Skylar Laird, SC Daily Gazette U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn announced Wednesday he’s stepping down from his leadership role among House Democrats as he seeks a 17th term. The 83-year-old congressman has been in various leadership positions in the House Democratic Caucus, most recently as assistant Democratic leader to Hakeem Jeffries …
Read More »Congressional Black Caucus Urges DOJ To Act To Protect Voting Rights
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, and Congressman Mondaire Jones led over 40 Congressional Black Caucus members in calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to aggressively protect voting rights and fight against disenfranchisement, gerrymandering, voter purges, and other forms of voter suppression, vote dilution, and election subversion. “These …
Read More »President Biden Delivers Commencement Address At South Carolina University
On Friday, President Joe Biden traveled to South Carolina to deliver the commencement address for the graduates at South Carolina University. South Carolina Congressman and House Majority Whip James Clyburn marched with graduating seniors, something he didn’t get to do when he graduated because the school didn’t hold December commencement ceremonies …
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