Nation Oct 27 John Conyers, longest serving African American in Congress, dies at the age of 90 Former Rep. John Conyers, the longest-serving black member of Congress and founder of the Black Caucus, has died. The Detroit Democrat was 90. By Yamiche Alcindor
Politics Aug 08 Rashida Tlaib wins John Conyers’ seat, likely to become first Muslim woman to join Congress No Republicans or third-party candidates ran in Tuesday's District 13 primary race, meaning Tlaib is set to win the seat in November's election and begin serving a full two-year term in January. By Corey Williams, Associated Press
Politics Dec 08 Conyers seat won’t be filled until November Michigan's Republican governor announced Friday that Democrat John Conyers' congressional seat won't be filled until the regularly scheduled November election, leaving it vacant for nearly a year. By Corey Williams, David Eggert, Associated Press
Politics Dec 06 Watch 4:38 How Democratic women have led the calls for Franken’s resignation Minnesota Sen. Al Franken came under growing pressure on Wednesday to step down. After a seventh woman accused Franken of sexual misconduct, more than 20 Democratic colleagues demanded he resign, including at least a dozen female senators. Lisa Desjardins joins… By PBS NewsHour
Dec 06 Woman who volunteered for Conyers alleges sexual harassment By Associated Press A woman who worked as a volunteer for John Conyers says she was sexually harassed by the former Democratic congressman. Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 9:43 Trump may face perils of a defamation lawsuit tied to sexual harassment allegations By PBS NewsHour Sexual harassment allegations against President Trump were back in court in New York on Tuesday. Summer Zervos, one of at least 11 women who came forward during the 2016 election campaign to accuse Trump, is now suing the president for… Continue watching
Dec 05 Read John Conyers’ letter to Congress saying he is retiring By Lisa Desjardins "Given the totality of the circumstance of not being afforded the right of due process, in conjunction with current health conditions and to preserve my legacy and good name, I am retiring," Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., wrote in his departure… Continue reading
Dec 05 U.S. Rep. John Conyers announces he’s retiring today By Corey Williams, Associated Press DETROIT — U.S. Rep. John Conyers — beset with allegations of sexual harassment by former staff members — announced his retirement Tuesday, bringing to an end a more than five-decade run in the House. Continue reading
Dec 05 Relative: Rep. Conyers won’t seek re-election due to health By Corey Williams, Associated Press DETROIT — A relative says John Conyers, who is battling sexual harassment allegations from former female staffers, won't seek re-election to a 28th term in Congress. Continue reading