The National Politics Rap Up
On Leading Black Voices
🎤 Mic Check 4 Justice: National Politics Rap Up – Week of April 14–20, 2025
🏛️ Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30)
Rep. Crockett, has been actively engaged in various initiatives and public statements:
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Oversight Investigations: On April 8, Rep. Crockett, as Vice Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, co-launched an investigation into potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk and the Department of Commerce. Oversight Democrats
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Infrastructure and Policy Critiques: On April 15, she criticized the Trump administration's termination of a high-speed rail project between Dallas and Houston, highlighting the loss of jobs and environmental benefits. She also condemned a proposal to incarcerate U.S. citizens abroad and criticized a $7 trillion tax cut favoring billionaires. Dallas City Wire
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Project 2025 Discussion: Participated in a virtual event on April 14 with historian Heather Cox Richardson, discussing the implications of Project 2025 and strategies to counter its agenda. YouTube+2Wisconsin Resist+2Blog For Iowa+2
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Judiciary Hearing Remarks: On April 2, delivered opening remarks at a Judiciary Subcommittee hearing, accusing Republicans of using the FBI as a political tool and diverting attention from pressing national issues. U.S. House Judiciary Committee
🏛️ Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07)
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Childhood Trauma Legislation: Reintroduced the STRONG Support for Children Act to address childhood trauma through community-based, culturally specific, and trauma-informed approaches.
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Advocacy for Detained Student: Joined Senators Warren and Markey in demanding the State Department release documents related to the arrest of Tufts graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk, highlighting concerns over due process violations.
🏛️ Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08)
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Social Security Protection: Led the "Save Social Security Day of Action" alongside Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, opposing proposed cuts to Social Security benefits.
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| Left: US Rep Jasmine Crockett | Middle: US Rep Ayanna Pressley | Right: House Leader Hakeem Jeffries |
