Many of you might remember two weeks ago, Stacey Dash entertained the idea of running for Congress. “Would love to know what my fans and friends think,” she tweeted out. After getting a number of responses (a lot of them negative), it seems like her supporters came out on top because now, Stacey has actually […]

Rep. John Conyers will announce on a local radio show that he will not seek re-election.

A 66-year-old Tennessee man was shot and wounded at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Monday after allegedly brandished a gun at law enforcement authorities, according to USA Today.

Congress on Friday overwhelmingly approved 'a sweeping, year-end fiscal package.'

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It's unlikely the vote will turn into law, however; President Barack Obama has vowed to veto the bill, which also contains language to repeal the Affordable Health Care Act.

Congresswoman Marcia Fudge delivers this week’s CBC Message To America focusing on the plight of children in this country. Fudge explained to viewers that parents, teachers, students and community activists tell her the same thing -- “children across this country need our help.”

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Pope Francis tackled issues of racial and social injustice, and abolishment of the death penalty, among other things.

In a morning meeting with Republicans on Friday, House Speaker John Boehner announced his resignation from Congress amidst a struggle that could end with a government…

After another televised slaying, the White House on Wednesday renewed the Obama administration's call for Congress to act on gun control.

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On June 30th, the Export-Import Bank’s charter will expire if Congress refuses to act. House Republicans are in full swing to diminish Ex-Im bank’s ability…