Muwekma Chairwoman Charlene Nijmeh launches campaign for Congress
SAN JOSE — In the process of fighting for her tribe’s federal recognition, Charlene Nijmeh has seen the corruption of…
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Rep. Eric Swalwell urges Secretary of State Blinken to address extremist settler violence in West Bank
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-District 14) is among three members of Congress leading a call to address extremist…
Muwekma Chairwoman Charlene Nijmeh plans to unseat Rep. Zoe Lofgren
SAN JOSE — The Muwekma Ohlone Tribal Chairwoman Charlene Nijmeh is officially declaring her candidacy for Congress this week, aiming…
Constituents call on Rep. Eric Swalwell to support ceasefire in Palestine
CASTRO VALLEY, Calif. — A group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators staged a protest at the district office of Rep. Eric Swalwell…
Rep. Ro Khanna talks budget, climate and foreign policy at Newark town hall
NEWARK, Calif. — The U.S. government could be headed for a partial shutdown if Congress doesn’t move toward passing a…
Muwekma Ohlone Chairwoman Charlene Nijmeh mulls Congressional bid
Charlene Nijmeh once found the idea of becoming chairwoman of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe confounding, but things changed when her…
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar expresses support for Sikhs, minorities in India amid crackdown
WASHINGTON — In a rare display of solidarity, a member of the House of Representatives has unequivocally expressed support for…
Cal State East Bay professor says privacy challenges facing TikTok aren’t unique as CEO testifies
In a congressional hearing held yesterday, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew found himself in the hot seat, facing questions about…
Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse raises calls for accountability and regulatory reform
Silicon Valley Bank, a major player in the technology and life science industries, collapsed last week after experiencing a run…
Opinion: AIMING ARROWS — Swalwell’s racism unbecoming
Congressman Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., participated in a congressional meeting during the Muwekma Ohlone Chairwoman Charlene Nijmeh’s D.C. tour, geared toward…