Ross Perot, who lost an election and transformed the world
Sometimes the losers in presidential politics still have an immense impact on the way that we conduct our democracy.
Alex Acosta defends handling of 2008 Epstein plea deal
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, who as US Attorney in Miami oversaw a 2008 plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein, defended on Tuesday his handling of the case when Acosta was US attorney and tweeted he is pleased "prosecutors are moving forward."
Who is Amy McGrath, the Kentucky Democrat challenging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell?
Amy McGrath, the former fighter pilot who narrowly lost a bid for Congress last year, on Tuesday launched her campaign to unseat Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Top Democrats in Congress call on labor secretary to resign over handling of Epstein deal
Top congressional Democrats are calling for Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta to resign over his handling more than a decade ago of a plea deal for multi-millionaire Jeffrey Epstein amid a debate on Capitol Hill over whether Congress should investigate the …
Contentious hearing expected as Virginia lawmakers debate gun restrictions
Virginia lawmakers returned to the state capitol Tuesday for a potentially contentious special legislative session that Gov. Ralph Northam wants focused on legislation to prevent gun violence.
Linocut Show and Tell with Artist Kelly Moran
MYSTIC LYON is excited to host a Show and Tell by artist Kelly Moran on July 20 from 5-6:30pm. The artist will discuss the process for creating her work currently on view at Mystic Lyon as a part of PrintMatters' …
The 34th Annual Miss Black USA™ Pageant Slated To Take Place In Washington, DC
On Sunday, August 11, The Miss Black USA™organization will host its 34th annual Pageant featuring who’s who of young Black women today. Defying negative stereotypes, approximately eighty-percent of this year’s contestants are in graduate or professional school. Three of the …
Beyond the Rhetoric: The Evolution of the National Black Chamber of Commerce – Part 3
My adult life was off to a great start. I was a football star and educated from a Big Ten university (Wisconsin) with leadership training and experience as an Army officer. Sales management in a Fortune 100 company was a …
Regulatory rollback on student loans takes away borrower protections
Every Fourth of July celebrates this nation’s founding. But this year, only a few days before the annual freedom celebration, an ill-advised governmental action will financially doom rather than free millions of student loan borrowers – as of July 1. …
Communities that Work Together, Win Together (An Independence Day Reminder)
Freedom, independence, self-sufficiency: these are great and glorious concepts. We celebrate them this time of year, whether we process it that way or not, because they're so deeply engrained in our image of America. We see ourselves as a nation …
Chevrolet Teams Up with Houston Astros Superstar Jose' Altuve
Chevrolet is partnering with Houston Astros second baseman José Altuve to support youth sports development. Altuve will be a Chevy brand ambassador on a variety of projects, including the brand’s long-standing investment in Chevy Youth Baseball and Chevy Youth Baseball …
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Mourns the Death of 9/11 First Responder Luis Alvarez and Urges Passage of the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund
Jackson Lee: “Americans are, from time to time, appropriately reminded of the horror of that day, the valor that shone through, and the lifelong ailments many have as a result of their heroism on that day. One such moment occurred …
Congressman Al Green Brings Deported Constituent Jose Escobar Home
On July 1, 2019, Congressman Al Green returned to Houston with his repatriated constituent Jose Escobar and his family. Congressman Green fought tirelessly for two years to reunite Jose with his family by advocating for him in Congress as well …
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Expresses Dismay and Outrage Following the Discovery of a Social Media Group for Current and Former Border Patrol Agents Depicting Graphic and Vulgar Messages about M
Jackson Lee: “This report is just the latest in troubling news from our southern border, and specifically as it relates to those charged with housing migrants. While the purpose of the trip was to inspect the conditions met by migrants—which …
HOV/HOT Ramps Temporarily Closed at Northwest Transit Center
The State of Qatar, through its $30 million Qatar Harvey Fund, is providing a grant to Harris County for the creation of soccer fields in Precincts 1 and 4. The fields will serve a dual purpose of recreation for area …
