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Read MoreWhat is going on in the White House Office of Public Liaison? In April, Omarosa broke protocol and brought her 39-person bridal party to the White House for an extended wedding photo shoot. The Democratic reality TV villain turned Republican public servant was banned from posting any of the bridal pictures on social media.
Read MoreBloomberg reports that on their first full day of jury deliberations at the bribery trial of Senator Robert Menéndez (D-NJ), a juror asked the judge a basic question: What is a Senator? The question, actually, may be a very pointed inquiry if it is related to whether Dr. Salomón Melgen could have been considered a Menéndez constituent.
Read MoreFormer President Barack Obama reports for jury duty today. Sources at the Daley Center told the Chicago Sun-Times that Secret Service agents scouted the downtown courthouse on Tuesday to prepare for POTUS44’s anticipated arrival
Read MoreCongresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) has placed her Chief of Staff, Dwayne Duron Marshall, on leave following allegations of sexual harassment by former employees.
Read MoreEBONY magazine announced its annual EBONY Power 100 list, which honors the heroes and leaders of the African American community whose work continues to inspire, influence, and impact the next generation.
Read MoreRoll Call lists Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX) on their top ten list of most vulnerable Republicans. Hurd is in a toss-up race in the Lone Star State's largest district that Hillary Clinton carried by three points.
Read MoreCongressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) on Monday walked off the House floor during a moment of silence honoring the victims of the Sunday shooting in Texas.
Read MoreAt a Voto Latino conference in Texas, former HUD Secretary Julián Castro confirmed he is considering a presidential run.
Read MorePolitico reports that three former aides to Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) complained that Chief of Staff Dwayne Duron Marshall’s behavior made them feel uncomfortable. Lawrence denied any knowledge of the complaints.
Read MoreResponding to Donna Brazile's claim in her new book that the 2016 primary was "rigged" in favor of Hillary Clinton, DNC Chairman Tom Pérez said the joint fundraising agreements were the same for both Hillary Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT).
Read MoreMillions of people feel frustrated with the current political environment, and to cope, some write former President Barack Obama. He receives so many letters from worried Americans that he has responded.
Read MoreCongressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), the Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, was joined on Thursday by 16 colleagues to file a lawsuit in federal court against the Trump administration, in an attempt to unearth details about the Trump International Hotel in DC.
Read MoreThe AP is out this morning with a report that several female congressional lawmakers, including Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA), have experienced sexual harassment from fellow congressional colleagues.
Read MoreOn Thursday, The Hill released their Top Lobbyists 2017: Hired Guns list, an annual who’s who of the top lobbyists and their specialties. This year’s list includes several lobbyists of color.
Read MoreWe see many The Beat DC readers summering on Martha’s Vineyard every August. So if you want to take up permanent residence there, the house where the Obama family has stayed every year is up for sale.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, Donald Trump announced seven candidates he plans to nominate for U.S. Attorney. The WH says the candidates share the President’s vision for “Making America Safe Again.” Of the seven individuals, one was a person of color. Robert K. Hur, 44, has been tapped to lead the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s office, where he was a longtime federal prosecutor.
Read MoreThe Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) last week was expected to invite Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) to join their Caucus. However, that vote never happened. Instead, CHC members voted 19-8 to delay the vote to even invite Curbelo.
Read MoreOn the final day of the inaugural Obama Foundation’s international summit, Michelle Obama took the stage in a conversation with poet Elizabeth Alexander. During her remarks, FLOTUS44 discussed her modest upbringing in Chicago, her time in the White House, and the need for leaders to be mindful of what they say on social media.
Read MoreA group of Dems led by Congressman Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL) will file new articles of impeachment against Donald Trump before Thanksgiving.
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