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Rep. Waters Discusses California Wildfires & Her Priorities in the 116th Congress on MSNBC
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, appeared on MSNBC's AM Joy for the "Moment of Maxine" segment. During the segment she discussed the Camp and Woolsey wildfires in the state of California and Donald Trump's response to the ongoing devastation. She also discussed her priorities in the 116th Congress, where Democrats will have the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Navy veteran Willie Blackmon, 94, was honored with six awards — including three medals and one ribbon — that he earned
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, appeared on MSNBC's AM Joy with Jonathan Capehart for the "Moment of Maxine" segment in which she discussed Donald Trump's continual attacks, Democratic priorities, and her 80th birthday, which is on Wednesday, August 15. Below are excerpts from the interview. Click here to watch the video.
Sarah Wire asked members of California's congressional delegation about goals for 2016.
They ranged from the professional — Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) said he has ideas about reining in the National Security Agency and Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton) is looking for bipartisanship — to the lighthearted — Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford) wants to see more of his kids' swim meets and Rep. Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) hopes to see Cal State Fullerton win the College World Series.
LOS ANGELES – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement concerning the untimely passing of Natalie Cole today.
Congresswoman Waters' statement follows: