Ashlee Banks

Ashlee Banks

U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland convened a roundtable on women’s health research at the Capitol last month, drawing together lawmakers, advocates, and prominent cultural figures to address uterine fibroids, a condition that has long been overlooked in federal research. The event, titled the “Women’s Health Research Congressional Roundtable,” featured actresses Lupita Nyong’o and Mandy […]

Maryland lawmakers introduce the Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act to reduce the cost of inhalers and expand Medicare coverage for asthma sufferers.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are condemning the United States’ military action in Venezuela, calling it an illegal act of aggression carried out without congressional authorization or a clear plan. Lawmakers warn the operation risks destabilizing the region, undermining international law, and drawing the country into another open-ended conflict.

U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and the Black Women's Roundtable challenge the SAVE America Act, claiming it suppresses voter access and economic equity.

The recently signed executive order mandates the immediate removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements from all federal contracts, prioritizing a strict merit-based standard for government procurement. This policy shift is expected to significantly alter the economic landscape for Black and Brown business owners who have historically utilized these programs to gain access to the federal marketplace.

Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship could create hurdles for Black and Brown communities. Legal analysts predict administrative chaos.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces possible expulsion from the House of Representatives due to proven ethics violations and a federal indictment.

Rep. Steven Horsford and the Congressional Black Caucus demand that major corporations redirect $175 billion in tariff refunds to consumers and small businesses.

U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) is scheduled to appear before a federal appeals court on June 23, 2026, to challenge criminal charges stemming from a 2025 immigration detention center oversight visit. The high-stakes legal battle, which could cost the congresswoman over $1 million in legal fees and up to 17 years in prison, coincides with the announcement that she is 17 weeks pregnant with her second child.