Oct 17 Watch 3:28 Congress mourns Elijah Cummings, veteran lawmaker and civil rights advocate Veteran Congressman Elijah Cummings of Maryland died early Thursday at age 68, after suffering long-standing health problems. The Baltimore Democrat was a highly regarded figure in both political parties, known for his advocacy on civil rights issues. Cummings was chair… Continue watching
Oct 17 How Rep. Elijah Cummings is being remembered By Associated Press Family, friends and fellow politicians are honoring Elijah Cummings' legacy after his death at age 68. Continue reading
Oct 17 Rep. Elijah Cummings dies at 68 By Brian Witte, Associated Press Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings died early Thursday due to complications from longstanding health challenges, his congressional office said. He was 68. Continue reading
Oct 02 House Democrats say they will subpoena White House for documents By Matthew Lee, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press House Democrats want documents related to President Donald Trump's efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate his political rival Joe Biden. Continue reading
Aug 07 WATCH: Cummings says leaders must stop 'hateful, incendiary comments' By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, the Democratic chairman of the House Oversight Committee, did not name President Donald Trump in remarks Wednesday, but it was clear whom he was addressing. Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch 13:21 Shields and Brooks on Trump and race, Democrats' 2020 values Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including President Trump’s personal attacks on Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland and other lawmakers of color, the significance of… Continue watching
Aug 02 Cummings says he scared off intruder at Baltimore home By Associated Press Trump tweeted about the attempted robbery Friday. "Really bad news! The Baltimore house of Elijah Cummings was robbed. Too bad!" he tweeted. Continue reading
Aug 01 Pelosi defends her hometown Baltimore, says Kushner a 'slumlord' By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's remarks were her first public comments over the days-long attacks President Donald Trump has been waging on the black-majority city and one of its congressional representatives, Elijah Cummings, who is investigating the administration as chairman of… Continue reading
Jul 31 Trump's 'rodent' tweets ring true at Kushner-owned apartments in Baltimore By Regina Garcia Cano, Bernard Condon, Associated Press Residents at properties owned by Jared Kushner's family real estate firm have complained about mold, bedbugs, leaks and mice. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 5:13 News Wrap: Trump claims broad support among black Americans In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump claimed widespread support from black Americans, who he says are “happy as hell” with his performance. He made the assertion as he defends his attacks on Rep. Elijah Cummings, the Baltimore congressman leading… Continue watching