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Texas trailblazer Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 88

Colleagues celebrated the legacy of the Texas Democrat, describing her as a woman of many firsts and a “quiet storm.”

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Black lawmakers press Justice and Education Departments to investigate Florida's race curriculum

The Congressional Black Caucus is pushing the White House, Justice Department and the Department of Education to look into whether Florida school districts are violating federal discrimination law following changes to the state's Black history curriculum

The Independent UK

Democratic lawmaker loses his cool with Matt Gaetz during House floor speech: ‘You are exhausting!’

Heated debate came after Republicans introduced an amendment to a spending bill which has now banned diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the military

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Supreme Court limits use of race in college admissions decisions - Roll Call

The Supreme Court on Thursday restricted how colleges can use race in admissions decisions, in a decision that struck down two programs.

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Inside Biden’s relentless soft-sell on the debt ceiling bill

Several Democrats came out of a White House briefing more secure about voting for the bill.

Axios

Scoop: House members revive bipartisan police funding bill

The bill passed the House last year but stalled. This time, its backers are more hopeful.

Axios

Feinstein’s absence puts focus on Newsom’s 2020 promise to appoint a Black woman senator

Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s weeks-long absence from Washington as she recuperates from shingles not only led to calls for her retirement, it refocused attention on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s promise to appoint a Black woman if either of California’s U.S. Senate seats opened up.

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No veto of measure blocking new D.C. criminal code, Biden tells senators - Roll Call

Shocking some Democrats, President Biden said Thursday he would not veto a measure blocking a revised Washington, D.C., criminal code.

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Another first: Horsford heads up Black caucus in Congress

LAS VEGAS — Growing up in Las Vegas, Steven Horsford never dreamed he’d one day serve in Congress.

Tribune News Service

Toll of police brutality on display at State of the Union

The toll of police brutality in America was on painful display as family members of Black men and women killed in custody sit alongside lawmakers in the House to hear the president’s State of the Union address

The Independent UK

Families of Tyre Nichols and George Floyd to attend State of the Union

Close relatives of Black people killed by police invited to Biden’s address by more than a dozen members of Congress

The Guardian - US

Black caucus sees State of the Union as an important chance to push for police reform

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus invited families that have lost loved ones at the hands of police to be their guests at the State of the Union.

WEKU

Biden to call for congressional action on guns, police misconduct - Roll Call

President Joe Biden plans to renew calls for Congress to use legislation and funding to address gun violence, policing and criminal justice.

Roll Call

State of the Union guests to highlight divisiveness on foreign, domestic issues - Roll Call

Republicans may look to highlight Biden's foibles on foreign policy with their SOTU guests, while Democrats look to domestic issues.

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Uncle Joe's tightrope walk: SOTU 2023

Facing Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the amped-up Republican House, Biden still hopes optimism will pull him through

Tribune News Service

After Tyre Nichols death, Black Caucus will press Biden on police reform

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said he hoped the death of Tyre Nichols “spurs some action” as he sought to reassure allies in the Congressional Black Caucus of a commitment to work with them to advance police reform.

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Biden under pressure for police reform after Tyre Nichols funeral

US vice president urges Congress to pass legislation as Nichols’s death renews push to end violence.

WEKU

Tyre Nichols' killing revives calls for Congress to address police reform

National outrage over the killing of Tyre Nichols has prompted renewed calls on Capitol Hill for police reform. But in a divided Congress, bipartisan reform legislation is unlikely.

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The Independent UK

Tyre Nichols – updates: Kamala Harris to attend funeral as seven Memphis officers suspended after beating

Horrifying footage shows 29-year-old Black man beaten by Memphis officers

Tribune News Service

Tyre Nichols video sparks calls for another push on policing bills

WASHINGTON — Video of the beating of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police officers renewed calls for Congress to address law enforcement violence, but overhaul proposals from Democrats face familiar partisan hurdles this year.

The Independent UK

Tyre Nichols – updates: Memphis fire staff fired and 7th officer ousted after horror dashcam video released

Horrifying body cam footage shows 29-year-old Black man Tyre Nichols being kicked, punched and beaten by Memphis officers

Roll Call

Tyre Nichols video sparks calls for another push on policing bills - Roll Call

Video of the beating of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police officers renewed calls for Congress to address law enforcement violence.

The Guardian - US

Tyre Nichols’s death: seven officers have been removed from duty, police confirm

Two EMTs and a firefighter also fired as lawmakers call for meeting with president and investigation continues

The Independent UK

Tyre Nichols’ parents to attend State of the Union

RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells accept the invitation

Axios

Tyre Nichols' parents invited to State of the Union address

"Everyone should agree people should be safe, safe in our communities and law enforcement has an obligation to do its job."

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