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January 17, 2023
Days before his inauguration, in a downtown office building in Baltimore City, Maryland Governor-elect Wes Moore sat down with theGrio. 
January 7, 2023
In the early hours of Saturday, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries officially made history as the first African American to lead a…
December 31, 2022
State lawmakers introduced thousands of bills to change voting laws after the 2020 presidential election.
December 3, 2022
The Congressional Black Caucus has announced a changing of the guard for the 118th Congress as Nevada Democrat Steven Horsford…
December 2, 2022
House Democrats unanimously chose Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina for a new role Thursday.
December 2, 2022
President Joe Biden said Thursday that Democrats should give up “restrictive” caucuses and prioritize diversity at the start of their presidential…
November 28, 2022
Six Arizona counties must decide Monday whether to certify 2022 election results amid pressure from some Republicans not to officially…
November 16, 2022
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock's campaign and Democratic groups are suing the state of Georgia to overturn guidance by Republican Secretary…
November 14, 2022
With control of the House still hanging in the balance, Speaker Nancy Pelosi stayed mum Sunday on her future plans but said…
November 5, 2022
Democrats are deeply concerned about their narrow majorities in the House and Senate as voters sour on Biden’s leadership.
October 29, 2022
Only two Black politicians have ever been elected governor in the U.S. — Virginia’s Douglas Wilder and Deval Patrick of…
October 23, 2022
Having states provide Medicaid coverage to low-income residents was envisioned in President Barack Obama’s 2010 health care overhaul.
October 15, 2022
Former President Barack Obama to give a boost to Democratic governor and challenger to Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson in…
October 11, 2022
Two studies show Republicans had higher COVID-19 excess death rates than Democrats, and researchers are trying to figure out why.
September 9, 2022
South Carolina Democrat vying to oust Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is facing calls from within her own party to…
August 13, 2022
In the past, the IRS agreed not create its own filing system if companies would provide free services to taxpayers…
August 10, 2022
During a White House press briefing, theGrio asked press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about how the inflation law will reach Black…
August 3, 2022
The Republican Party has become a cult. Members reject democracy, embrace thuggery and purge anyone who stands up to the…
August 1, 2022
Democrats in Washington aimed to boost child care subsidies nationally, but following a lack of bipartisan support, some states moved…
July 24, 2022
Walker, a former football star and political newcomer, also volleyed with journalists on issues ranging from gas prices to abortion.