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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Los Angeles area U.S. Congressional members hold a press conference event to support protection of the Affordable Care Act at the California Endowment on Alameda Street in Downtown Los Angeles, Calif. Jan. 16, 2017.
Last year, thanks to an invitation from the ToonSeum, I had the honor of sharing the stage of the August Wilson Center with Rep. John Lewis of Georgia's Fifth Congressional District. The civil rights icon was making the rounds promoting his three-part graphic novel series, "March," with collaborators Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell.
Days before taking office, President-elect Donald Trump attempted to navigate the fallout of his flap with a civil rights leader and colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while also losing a member of his incoming administration to accusations of plagiarism. Trump on Monday met with one of King's sons on the holiday marking the life of the slain American icon just days after the president-elect attacked Rep. John Lewis on Twitter.
At least 31 Democratic members of Congress have announced they will skip Donald Trump's Friday inauguration. While some made their decision in previous weeks, several more have now come forward, citing the president-elect's perceived insult of Rep. John Lewis as the final straw.
Days before taking office, President-elect Donald Trump attempted to navigate the fallout of his flap with a civil rights leader and colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while also losing a member of his incoming administration to accusations of plagiarism. Trump on Monday met with one of King's sons on the holiday marking the life of the slain American icon just days after the president-elect attacked Rep. John Lewis on Twitter.
Donald Trump is threatening German automakers with a hefty import tax if they plan to sell cars in the U.S. that are built in other countries, repeating a claim that has shaken the global automotive industry. The German newspaper Bild quoted Trump as saying: "If you want to build cars in the world, then I wish you all the best.
Jerrold Nadler of New York says in a statement, "We cannot normalize Donald Trump" and can't, in his words, "ignore such a threat to the institutions and values of our democracy." Trump's lieutenants have been pushing back hard -- especially against Georgia Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights legend.
Gov. Bruce Rauner and Sen. Tammy Duckworth attended the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service at Chicago's Curie High School Monday. The event, hosted by non-profit City Year Chicago, looks to honor Dr. King's birthday by commemorating his legacy of service.
Advocate staff photo by BRYAN TUCK -- Oak Springs homeowner Alonso Credes sweeps the dry portion of his driveway along Oak Springs Lane Thursday in Carencro after flood waters receded enough for him to begin cleaning. Advocate staff photo by BRYAN TUCK -- Oak Springs homeowner Alonso Credes sweeps the dry portion of his driveway along Oak Springs Lane Thursday in Carencro after flood waters receded enough for him to begin cleaning.
In this Jan. 4, 2017 photo, Vice President-elect Mike Pence, joined by House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Mike Pence, who spent a dozen years in Congress before becoming Indiana's governor, is making frequent visits to Capitol Hill and promising close coordination with lawmakers as Donald Trump prepares to enter the White House.
The inaugural parade presidential reviewing stand on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, is nearly completed in preparation for the 58th presidential inauguration, on Friday, Jan. 20. less The inaugural parade presidential reviewing stand on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, is nearly completed in preparation for the 58th presidential inauguration, on Friday, ... more NEW YORK - His inauguration days away, President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to lash out at critics in the intelligence community and Democrats in Congress who are vowing to skip his swearing-in ceremony.
On Monday, the United Tea Party of Georgia, which holds meetings in Cumming, Buford and Lawrenceville, discussed several items that could come up in the Georgia General Assembly's 2017 legislative session. "Many years ago, I cared about federal issues but never cared about state issues," said the group's leader, David Hancock.
Donald Trump harshly criticized Georgia Rep. John Lewis on Saturday, tweeting that his district was "in horrible shape and falling apart ..." Trump's tweets came in response to Lewis' comments to NBC News' Chuck Todd in a taped interview that aired on Sunday's "Meet the Press." The congressman said, "I don't see the President-elect as a legitimate president."
No two people are going to agree on everything, of course. But there was a noticeable trend during this past week of Senate confirmation hearings for Donald Trump's top picks to lead the federal government: Almost every single one of them directly conflicted Trump's promises on the campaign trail at least once - and some did it several times - on everything from Russia to climate change.
Can school vouchers give kids a shot at a better education? Education nominee Betsy DeVos faces her first Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jO8Zme President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos.
Dozens of residents rallied in downtown Kenosha Sunday, calling for Congress to have a plan in place before repealing the Affordable Care Act. About 70 members of Forward Kenosha marched and picketed in front of Speaker of the House Paul Ryan's office, saying they want the Wisconsin Republican and legislators to halt the process that would revoke what's commonly known as Obamacare.
They gathered outside UNM Hospital to stand up for the 266-thousand New Mexicans that could potentially lose their healthcare. Arguing this is a lifeline for New Mexicans, U.S Rep Michelle Lujan Grisham says her republican colleagues in congress have no replacement plan.
Rep. John Lewis on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 13, 2017. Over Twitter, President-elect Donald Trump criticized the Georgia congressman, one of the original Freedom Riders, as being "all talk," on the eve of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
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Donald Trump has taken to Twitter over recent days to deride the intelligence community and Rep. John Lewis . . FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2017 file photo, Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga.