sheila jackson lee

Kamala Harris’ Accidental ‘President’ Flub Draws Big Cheer From Audience

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Kamala Harris’ Accidental ‘President’ Flub Draws Big Cheer From Audience

Vice President Kamala Harris accidentally referred to herself as “president” while delivering the eulogy for the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) at a memorial service in Houston — and earned enthusiastic cheers and applause. Likely Democratic 2024 nominee Harris was hailing Lee — who died in July aged 74 — as a national leader, … Read more

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Who Had Pancreatic Cancer, Dead At 74

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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Who Had Pancreatic Cancer, Dead At 74

Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed Friday night that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, had died. The Democrat had represented her Houston-based … Read more