119th Congress
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Tariffs, Taxes, and Terminations | Congressional Black Caucus at Dems Issues Conference
Congresswoman Strickland joined the Congressional Black Caucus press conference, highlighting how Trump is raising costs, cutting jobs, and hurting Black American families.
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New Democrat Coalition; Dem Issues Conference – The Cost of Chaos
Congresswoman Strickland joined the New Democrat Coalitions press conference, highlighting how Trump is harming American bank accounts, businesses, health care, national security, education, and more.
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Strickland Statement on Musk-Led Continuing Resolution
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican Continuing Resolution: “President Trump, Elon Musk, and House Republicans do not care about the American people. They do not care if you get sick, if you get injured, if you can pay your bills, or if you are safe.…
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119th Congress brings firsts for women of color
Pew Research Center | 119th Congress brings firsts for women of color By: Katherine Schaeffer The 119th Congress was sworn in Jan. 3, marking several milestones for women of color. In the Senate, two Black women are serving concurrently for the first time. And in the House, two states and one U.S. territory elected their…
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Best of NewsNight’s debates: A week of DC chaos
CNN Politics | Best of NewsNight’s debates: A week of DC chaos During a week of tariff flip flops, DOGE confusion, and disarray in the White House, Abby Phillip and her NewsNight panel didn’t hold back on debate. Of note, Scott Jennings and Democratic Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland spar over liberal stunts.
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Work to begin on South Tacoma Way
Tacoma Weekly | Work to begin on South Tacoma Way A soon-to-start construction project on South Tacoma Way will bring significant roadway upgrades to the city’s northern commercial corridor. On Feb. 28, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joined Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen, Deputy Mayor Mary Moss, members of the Lakewood City Council, Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Executive…
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Democrat’s No-Nonsense Hand Gesture At Conservative CNN Pundit Has People Fired Up. Here’s Why.
HuffPost | Democrat’s No-Nonsense Hand Gesture At Conservative CNN Pundit Has People Fired Up. Here’s Why. By: Kimberley Richards Rep. Marilyn Strickland is winning praise online for responding to Scott Jennings with a motion that needed no words — but spoke volumes, according to experts. Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-Wash.) found quite the effective way to prevent…
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ICYMI: Strickland on CNN, Trump and Musk Doing Nothing to Lower the Cost of Living
Washington, D.C. – Last night, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joined Abby Phillip on CNN to discuss how President Trump and Elon Musk are continuing to do nothing to lower costs for the American people. Her appearance included a tense exchange with GOP political strategist, Scott Jennings: “The Trump Administration and Elon Musk are demonstrating one thing…
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Lawmakers renew push to boost troops’ housing payments
CQ Roll Call | Lawmakers renew push to boost troops’ housing payments By: John M. Donnelly A bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers on Thursday will renew a long-running legislative push to raise the housing allowances paid to most active-duty U.S. troops. U.S. servicemembers who live off base are currently compensated for 95 percent…
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Strickland, Bacon, Warnock Push To Fully Restore Servicemember Housing Allowance
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) reintroduced the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Restoration Act to address the housing crunch that servicemembers and their families face. The legislation would ensure that the Department of Defense (DoD) restores the full BAH benefit and increases access to affordable housing, on and off base.…