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Ted Cruz’s college sports bill left in limbo as U.S. Senate takes August recess

The Protect College Sports Act gained a burst of momentum with last week’s support from the SEC and Big Ten, but the clocking is ticking as the Senate prepares to leave town.

The Texas Tribune

College sports bill authors making pitch to Black caucus

The authors of a Senate bill that would overhaul college athletics warned this week that a lack of congressional action this year could financially wreck historically Black colleges and universities and could reduce chances for college educations for minority students. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and ranking member…

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Key Senators Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill

The Senators trying to fix college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a Congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers and create a “Lane Kiffin Rule” to restrict coach movement during the season

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Congressional Black Caucus presses companies in the US to oppose Republican redistricting push

The Congressional Black Caucus is calling on major corporations in the United States to oppose redistricting efforts by Republican-led states that seek to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts

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Congressional Black Caucus presses companies in the US to oppose Republican redistricting push

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‘A Jackie Robinson moment’: Jeffries echoes NAACP calls for college sports boycott over voting rights

The top US House Democrat called out SEC schools for their silence in the wake of a supreme court decision that has severely weakened the Voting Rights Act

The Guardian - US

NAACP urges boycott of college sports in south over voting rights

Eight states have moved to draw new maps after supreme court ruling that severely weakened the Voting Rights Act

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The Congressional Black Caucus Opposes a College Sports Bill Because of Gerrymandering

Plus: NCAA reform legislation on hold in Congress, the Senate discusses betting and sporting integrity, and private equity in youth sports

Reason

Hillary Clinton Calls Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling "Overlooks Reality For a Self-Serving Right-Wing Fantasy"

Hillary Clinton accused the Supreme Court's conservative majority of demolishing what remained of the Voting Rights Act, warning that Republican-led states are already moving to redraw congressional maps in ways that could dilute Black voting power.

Latin Times

Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott dies at 80 while seeking reelection

The announcement of Scott’s death occurred during the Congressional Black Caucus’ weekly luncheon on Capitol Hill

The Independent UK

Former Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick dead at 80 - Roll Call

The Detroit lawmaker led the Congressional Black Caucus and supported the 2008 financial sector and automaker rescue packages.

Roll Call

Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, a tireless advocate for Detroit, dies at age 80

Former Detroit Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick has died at age 80

The Independent UK

Texas Democrat Al Green censured after repeatedly interrupting Trump’s speech to Congress

The 77-year-old was the first Democrat to push for Trump’s impeachment during the president’s first term

The Independent UK

GOP lawmaker deletes racist threat

The Congressional Black Caucus introduced a censure motion against Higgins that will have to wait until November

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Rep. Horsford Condemns Trump's Racist Remarks On Kamala Harris

Rep. Horsford criticizes Trump for questioning Kamala Harris' Black identity, highlighting her historic achievements.

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Black Caucus Members Express Doubts About Biden's Reelection Bid

The Congressional Black Caucus is divided over supporting President Biden's reelection bid amidst decreasing Black voter enthusiasm.

Salon

More Democrats call on Biden to go

Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, is the first member of the Congressional Black Caucus to call on Biden to step aside

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U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey calls for Biden to step aside

He is the second Texan and first member of the Congressional Black Caucus to openly call for Biden to withdraw.

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Congressional Hispanic Caucus endorses Biden amid growing concerns about his mental fitness

The Hispanic Caucus said in a statement the incumbent has continuously supported their initiatives, investing in issues that disproportionately affect Latinos

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Congressional Black Caucus Stands Firmly Behind President Biden

Rep. Horsford reaffirms unwavering support for President Biden amid calls for him to step aside, emphasizing voter support and achievements.

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Congressional Black Caucus Continues Strong Support For Joe Biden

President Biden expresses gratitude to Congressional Black Caucus for their unwavering support and unity in backing his administration.

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President Biden To Meet Virtually With Congressional Black Caucus

President Biden to engage with Congressional Black Caucus to address concerns and secure support before Democratic caucus meeting.

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CBC Lawmakers Defend President Biden Amid Calls For Resignation

Prominent members of the Congressional Black Caucus defend President Biden against calls for resignation, emphasizing unity and loyalty within the Democrat...

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Dozens killed in Israeli strike on UN school as IDF launches central Gaza operation

Israel claimed the targeted school contained a militant compound, an allegation rejected by Hamas. Plus, UN urges global ban on fossil fuel ads

The Guardian - US

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s George Floyd rant condemned by Congressional Black Caucus

Republican extremist accuses Democrats of ‘worshiping’ Floyd in interview posted on X

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