Tag: Congressional Black Caucus

White House Delays a Decision on Banning Menthol Cigarettes

The proposal has elicited mounting opposition from tobacco companies, Black activists worried about police enforcement and small businesses, as President Biden moves into an election year.

December 6, 2023
Dead Men at the State of the Union

The State of the Union commemorated Tyre Nichols, and attendees recalled Henry Truman, an early victim of police violence.

February 8, 2023
A Police Reform Bill Named for George Floyd Is Back in the Spotlight

The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which targeted racial bias and use of force, stalled in Congress during President Biden’s first year in office.

February 1, 2023
Tyre Nichols’s Parents to Attend State of the Union Address

“It’s important for them to be here in the gallery that night to listen to the president,” said the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, who invited them.

January 30, 2023
These Are the Democrats Who Could Replace Pelosi and Other House Leaders

Representatives Hakeem Jeffries of New York, Katherine Clark of Massachusetts and Pete Aguilar of California were widely expected to seek the top three slots.

November 17, 2022