‘I won’t take that for granted anymore,’ says Rashida Tlaib

Video

‘I won’t take that for granted anymore,’ says Rashida Tlaib

Lawmakers discuss how the pandemic has changed their Ramadan

[jwp-video n="1"]

By Jinitzail Hernández

Posted May 13, 2020 at 2:48pm

Reps. Rashida Tlaib and André Carson joined former Rep. Keith Ellison for a virtual Iftar hosted by civil rights group Muslim Advocates on Tuesday night.

Iftar is the main meal that breaks fasting for Muslims during the month of Ramadan.

The lawmakers spoke about how the pandemic has affected their holy month.

Recent Stories

Cherry blossoms bloom outside of the Supreme Court building last month.

Supreme Court to hear arguments on agency authority over violations

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said the Senate could move ahead with a budget resolution this week.

This week: Senate girds for budget vote-a-rama in busy week for Congress

President Donald Trump speaks Friday during a Turning Point USA event at the Dream City Church in Phoenix.

Trump hits cultural issues in midterms pep talk to Turning Point crowd

McKinley listens during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on Oct. 12, 2017. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Former House member David McKinley dies at 79

A Cannon House Office Building exit door is seen in 2023.

Resign of the times — Congressional Hits and Misses

Republicans struggled with passing long-term extensions of FISA and the distraction of a Trump administration fight with the pope, but did swear in a new member. Rep. Clay Fuller, R-Ga., his wife Kate and Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., pose at his ceremonial swearing-in on Tuesday.