
Sheila Jackson Lee
The latest on Sheila Jackson Lee. A Democrat, Jackson Lee was elected to represent Texas' 18th congressional district in 1994. She previously served on the Houston City Council.
Threats on me, Tanya Chutkan are "chilling," Sheila Jackson Lee says
A Texas woman has been arrested for leaving a threatening voice message for the federal judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against Donald Trump.
Jim Jordan scolded during his own hearing
"Mr. Chairman, that is absolutely inappropriate," a committee member told Jordan during Wednesday's hearing into the Durham report.
Wisconsin Rep. Grothman Calls Preschool 'Marxist' During House Debate
The Republican legislator objects to the inclusion of universal preschool in President Joe Biden's plan.
AOC Announces Over $3M Raised for Texas Relief, Visits Houston Food Bank
The New York congresswoman was joined by Texas Representatives Sylvia Garcia and Sheila Jackson Lee in volunteering at the Houston Food Bank.
Biden Would Support Study of Reparations, Press Secretary Says
Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas called upon President Biden to support the legislation on Wednesday.
Texas Rep. Pleads With Trump Over Threat of Proud Boys, Boogaloo Violence
Supporters of President Trump are planning protests on Wednesday as Congress finalizes the 2020 election.
House Could Hear Slavery Reparations Bill for Black Americans This Summer
Texas Representative Sheila Jackson Lee said systemic racism was "a cancer on the skin and the fabric of this nation that has not been remedied" on Wednesday.
Whitaker Dodges Mueller Probe Questions, Dem Rebukes
Matthew Whitaker, acting attorney general, tried to dodge Sheila Jackson Lee's questions, as he did during questioning by several Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee.
Trump Pardon Could Be Considered Obstruction of Justice
Trump's refusal to take a pardon off the table came after special counsel Robert Mueller filed new charges Monday night that alleged Manafort had repeatedly lied to federal investigators, which breached his plea deal.
United Airlines Accused of Giving Away Seat to Lawmaker
A woman said United Airlines gave her first-class seat to Texas Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, and that the airline threatened to remove her for taking a picture of the lawmaker.
Black Lawmaker Kneels in Congress as Trump Slams NFL
Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas knelt in the House on Monday in a show of solidarity with NFL players.