Terri Sewell
Coverage of Terri Sewell in the Nexus archive.
- Capitol agenda: Democrats' H.R. 1 problem
House Democrats are divided over the focus of H.R. 1 if they regain majority, with Hakeem Jeffries prioritizing affordability while others advocate for voting rights, anti-corruption measures, and immigration reform. Disagreements also exist on addressing cost-of-living issues and Trump-era policies, with working groups formed to reconcile differences.
- House Dem lashes out at GOP efforts to probe foreign donations with stunning claim on motive
Rep. Terri Sewell criticized GOP efforts to investigate ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising organization, and its CEO Regina Wallace-Jones over potential illegal donations, framing the probe as retaliation against Black women in power. House Republicans are demanding ActBlue disclose international communications and address claims of dodging subpoenas. President Donald Trump previously requested an investigation into the group, citing concerns about foreign influence in elections.
- House Dem lashes out at GOP efforts to probe foreign donations with stunning claim on motive
Rep. Terri Sewell criticized Republican efforts to investigate ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising organization, alleging the probe is part of a pattern of targeting Black women who challenge Trump. House Republicans are examining whether ActBlue accepted illegal foreign donations and dodged subpoenas.
- Democrat lawmaker calls Clarence Thomas an 'Uncle Tom' and 'lynchman' after Supreme Court redistricting ruling
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan criticized U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas after a ruling on redistricting, calling him an 'Uncle Tom' and a 'lynchman'. The decision could impact Democratic-held congressional seats. Thomas opposed 'racial apportionment' of congressional seats, arguing it's discriminatory.
- Democrat lawmaker calls Clarence Thomas an 'Uncle Tom' and 'lynchman' after Supreme Court redistricting ruling
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan criticized U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas after a ruling on redistricting, calling him an 'Uncle Tom' and accusing him of betraying the Black community. The decision could impact Democratic-held congressional seats. Thomas opposed 'racial apportionment' of congressional seats, arguing it's discriminatory.
- US supreme court ‘demolishes’ Voting Rights Act | First Thing
The US Supreme Court gutted a major section of the Voting Rights Act through a landmark decision on Louisiana’s congressional map, weakening protections against racial discrimination in voting. Justices John Roberts and Samuel Alito spearheaded the ruling, which threatens minority voting power and has drawn criticism from lawmakers like Terri Sewell and Shomari Figures.
- Black lawmakers decry supreme court voting decision: ‘We’re going backwards’
Black lawmakers Terri Sewell and Shomari Figures face potential loss of their Alabama congressional seats after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act in a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v Callais, enabling Republicans to target majority-minority districts in the South.
- Democrats admit Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act is "devastating blow"
The Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act by ruling Louisiana's Black-majority congressional districts were an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, enabling Republican-controlled Southern states to redraw maps favoring GOP candidates. Democrats warn this will cost them safe House seats in the South and hinder efforts to retake the House in November 2024.
- RFK Jr clashes with Dem lawmaker over Trump’s mental fitness in heated exchange
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashed with Rep. Mark Takano over concerns about President Trump's mental fitness during a congressional hearing. Kennedy refused to support a mental health assessment for Trump or invoking the 25th Amendment, while Takano cited AI-generated images and inflammatory remarks as evidence of instability. The exchange followed a prior heated argument between Kennedy and Rep. Terri Sewell over his controversial comments on Black children.
- RFK Jr clashes with Dem lawmaker over Trump’s mental fitness in heated exchange
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashed with Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) during a congressional hearing over comments about President Donald Trump's mental health. Kennedy refused to support invoking the 25th Amendment or mandating a mental fitness assessment for Trump, despite Takano citing AI-generated imagery and inflammatory remarks as evidence of instability.
- Shouting match erupts between RFK Jr and Dem lawmaker over his comments about Black children
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a heated confrontation with Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) during a budget hearing over his 2024 podcast comments suggesting Black children are overmedicated and need to be 'reparented.' Kennedy denied making the remarks, while Sewell and an aide displayed evidence of his statements, leading to a prolonged exchange. An HHS spokesperson later claimed his comments were 'out of context.'
- Shouting match erupts between RFK Jr and Dem lawmaker over his comments about Black children
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashed with Rep. Terri Sewell during a budget hearing over his 2024 podcast remarks alleging Black children are overmedicated and need 'reparenting.' Kennedy denied making the comments, while Sewell presented evidence and pressed him on his qualifications to address the issue.