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The Authoritarian Abuse of Power

Maxine Waters Condemns Indictment of James Comey, Accuses Trump of Authoritarian Abuse of Power   Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a blistering statement Thursday denouncing the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey by the Department of […]

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

Maxine Waters Honors Hispanic Heritage Month While Condemning Immigration Raids in Los Angeles   Los Angeles, CA – Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15, is typically a season of celebration across Los Angeles, marked by […]

Maxine Waters Addresses Housing Priorities

Congresswoman Maxine Waters Calls for Bold Housing Action, Highlights Impact on California Communities   Washington, D.C. — California’s housing crisis took center stage this week as Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, addressed members […]

Waters Applauds Court Ruling

Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook:  Waters Applauds Court Ruling   A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction blocking former President Donald Trump’s effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, drawing swift praise from […]

Two-Bill HIV Prevention Package

Washington, D.C. – September 6, 2025: Maxine Waters Introduces Two-Bill HIV Prevention Package in the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS        As thousands gathered in Washington, D.C. for the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS this week, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member […]

Washington Has Fallen

House Recess Sparks Controversy as Trump Seizes Control of D.C. Police   WASHINGTON, D.C. The House of Representatives abruptly adjourned for its August recess on July 22, 2025, amid a dispute over legislation concerning the public release of the so-called […]

Breast Cancer Legislation

VERY IMPORTANT LEGISLATION  Congresswoman Maxine Waters Introduces Landmark Legislation to Improve Breast Cancer Treatment and Recovery Access   Washington, D.C. – July 24, 2025 — Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), a senior member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Ranking […]

Getting High In America

In the late 1800s, Chinese immigrants in the United States, particularly on the West Coast, were heavily associated with the opium trade and the operation of opium dens. While not all Chinese immigrants were involved in this trade, opium use […]

Anti-Crypto Corruption Week

Democrats Launch “Anti-Crypto Corruption Week” in Opposition to GOP-Backed Legislation   Washington, D.C., July 15, 2025 — Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee, led by Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA), have announced a coordinated […]

Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025  

Congress Proposes $100 Billion Boost to First-Generation Homeownership Through Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025   WASHINGTON, D.C. — A comprehensive effort to ease access to homeownership for first-time, first-generation homebuyers is underway in Congress through the Downpayment Toward Equity […]