US Congress
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Virginia Rep. Bobby Scott on TJ Cox, beginning a new term in Congress
Dec 4, 2018WASHINGTON DC — This grandson of a Filipina is not wasting any time getting back to work in Washington. While those voted out have not quite found a place for their furniture, and the newly elected members... -
Tensions rise at FBI agent Peter Strzok hearing
Jul 13, 2018At the congressional hearing of Peter Strzok on Thursday, the FBI agent was grilled by the oversight and judiciary committees about his alleged political bias against the Trump administration. Don Tagala shows us the explosive moments... -
Meet the Pinay businesswoman running for CA House of Representatives
Jun 1, 2018As California is set for the primaries next week, one Pinay Republican businesswoman in her first run in politics, takes on a career Democrat for her seat in the US House of Representatives. Democratic Congresswoman Jackie Speier’s... -
Fil-Am Gina Ortiz Jones wins Democratic runoff in Texas
May 23, 2018Gina Ortiz Jones is one step closer to making history in various ways. The Filipina American won the Democratic nomination for Texas’ 23rd House district, defeating former high school teacher Rick Trevino 68 percent to 32... -
Meet the Democrat Pinay running for U.S. Congress
May 12, 2018BILOXI, MS — As primaries are underway across the country, one Pinay is seeking to turn things blue in what is arguably the most Republican district in Florida. Philippine-born Jennifer Mijares Zimmerman, a Democrat, is seeking election... -
Facebook founder faces tougher questions on day two of testimony from lawmakers
Apr 12, 2018Facebook CEO and Founder Mark Zuckerberg faced tougher questions from lawmakers on day 2 of his testimony at the US Congress in Washington DC on Wednesday. Lawmakers on the House Energy and Commerce Committee focused on... -
With Facebook under election scrutiny, Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress
Apr 11, 2018WASHINGTON DC — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg ended his first day of testimony before Congress with a big smile, after surviving tough questions from lawmakers in Washington DC Tuesday. Facebook shares are now up by nearly 5... -
Trump’s possible short term deal for DACA, in exchange for border wall funding
Mar 16, 2018A potentially new immigration deal with Congress — President Donald Trump is reportedly easing up on his initial proposal to end family-based immigration petitions and the visa lottery program, as long as his border wall gets... -
Meet the Pinay running for Texas Congresswoman
Jan 30, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — Fil-Am Texas Democratic candidate for Congress, Gina Ortiz Jones, is part of the state board of equalization Fiona Ma’s push to empower more women of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. Jones, who became known... -
Lawmakers reach deal on short-term spending bill to fund govt. through Feb 8
Jan 22, 2018The US Senate reached a deal to reopen the government, 60 hours after it first shut down. This afternoon, a bipartisan group of negotiators in the Senate came to an agreement on immigration and spending by a...
