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2016 Election | New Leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate

Nov 30, 2016: By a vote of 134 to 63 (68% of the vote), Nancy Pelosi defeated challenger Tim Ryan to retain her position as Democratic minority leader in the House of Representatives. Pelosi holds … Continue reading 2016 Election | New Leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate

West Virginia Mayor Resigns After Response to Facebook Post Referring to Michelle Obama as an "Ape in Heels"

In the West Virginia town of Clay, Mayor Beverly Whaling resigned yesterday after her response to a Facebook post referring to Michelle Obama as an "Ape in heels". Pamela Ramsey Taylor, director of the nonprofit … Continue reading West Virginia Mayor Resigns After Response to Facebook Post Referring to Michelle Obama as an "Ape in Heels"

University of Cincinnati Police Officer Indicted on Murder Charges for Shooting Black Man

Jul 18, 2017: In Cincinnati, prosecutors said they will not seek a third trial against Ray Tensing. Ray Tensing: Ex-Police Officer Won't Be Retried for Third Time in Murder Case | NBC News Jun 23, … Continue reading University of Cincinnati Police Officer Indicted on Murder Charges for Shooting Black Man

President Obama Issues Executive Order Freezing Assets of Seven Venezuela Officials

On March 9, 2015, President Obama issued an executive order freezing the assets of seven Venezuela officials. By issuing this order, Obama puts into effect S.2142 - Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society … Continue reading President Obama Issues Executive Order Freezing Assets of Seven Venezuela Officials