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U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., speaks during a televised debate for candidates in the senate race to succeed the late California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee calls for $50 minimum wage in California

By Staff - The Washington Times

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., speaks during a U.S. Senate Candidate Forum hosted by the National Union of Health Care Workers (NUHW) in Los Angeles on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. The crowded, wide-open race to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has hit a suspenseful turn as candidates wait for newly appointed Sen. Laphonza Butler to decide if she will enter the 2024 race for the seat after being picked to complete the remainder of Feinstein’s term. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee calls for $50 minimum wage in California

By Staff - The Washington Times

Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., is seen during a re-enactment of her swearing-in ceremony to the Senate to succeed the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. The crowded, wide-open race to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has hit a suspenseful turn as candidates wait for the newly appointed senator to decide if she will seek reelection after being picked to complete the remainder of Feinstein's term. Butler, a Democratic insider and former labor leader, had never held public office before joining the Senate. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

To run or not to run? New California senator faces tough decision on whether to enter 2024 campaign

By Michael R. Blood - Associated Press

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif speaks at a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. Lee filed paperwork Wednesday, Feb. 15, to enter the race for the seat held by long-serving Sen. Dianne Feinstein, adding another Democrat and a nationally recognized Black woman to a growing field that already includes two other members of Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Dem lawmaker vying to replace Feinstein in Senate calls for $50-per-hour federal minimum wage

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif speaks at a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. Lee filed paperwork Wednesday, Feb. 15, to enter the race for the seat held by long-serving Sen. Dianne Feinstein, adding another Democrat and a nationally recognized Black woman to a growing field that already includes two other members of Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

California Rep. Barbara Lee champions Cuba’s cruel communist regime

By Jeffrey Scott Shapiro

California Gov. Gavin Newsom fields questions in the spin room before a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX Business Network and Univision, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Feinstein’s death puts pressure on Newsom to pick a replacement that satisfies party’s liberal base

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif speaks at a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. Lee filed paperwork Wednesday, Feb. 15, to enter the race for the seat held by long-serving Sen. Dianne Feinstein, adding another Democrat and a nationally recognized Black woman to a growing field that already includes two other members of Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Candidates race to the far-left in California Senate campaigns

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif speaks at a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. Lee filed paperwork Wednesday, Feb. 15, to enter the race for the seat held by long-serving Sen. Dianne Feinstein, adding another Democrat and a nationally recognized Black woman to a growing field that already includes two other members of Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Rep. Barbara Lee enters crowded California Dem. primary to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif speaks at a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. Lee filed paperwork Wednesday, Feb. 15, to enter the race for the seat held by long-serving Sen. Dianne Feinstein, adding another Democrat and a nationally recognized Black woman to a growing field that already includes two other members of Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Barbara Lee enters race for Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat

By Michael R. Blood - Associated Press

In this April 23, 2020, file image from video, Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. The Democratic-led House, with the backing of President Joe Biden, is expected to approve legislation Thursday, June 17, 2021, to repeal the 2002 authorization for use of military force in Iraq. (House Television via AP) ** FILE **

Democrat-led House panel votes to repeal war-on-terror authorization

By Joseph Clark - The Washington Times

Black leaders urge Newsom to pick Black woman for US Senate

Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was expected to address serious and pressing issues during a press conference, but lead by congratulating a lawmaker on her wedding. (Associated Press)

Nancy Pelosi gives bizarre, inappropriate press conference after plane crash

By Charles Hurt - The Washington Times

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., left, accompanied by Chairwoman Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., right, speaks as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appears before a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the budget on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Barbara Lee: Support building for limiting Donald Trump’s war powers

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Rep. Barbara Lee, right, (D-Oakland), San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris, center, who is running for California Attorney General, and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, left, who is running for Calif. Lt. Gov., wave to President Obama after arriving in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, for fundraising events. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) **FILE**

Barbara Lee backs Kamala Harris in 2020 presidential race

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

This Sept. 15, 2009 file photo shows marijuana plants in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Medical marijuana bill seeking greater access for veterans revived by Democrats in House, Senate

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., questions Attorney General Jeff Sessions during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Hakeem Jeffries selected as caucus chair by Democrats

By Seth McLaughlin and Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

House Budget Committee member Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif. questions Budget Director Mick Mulvaney on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, during the committee's hearing on President Donald Trump's fiscal 2018 federal budget. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Barbara Lee accuses Trump administration of ‘criminalizing’ illegal immigrants

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

House Budget Committee member Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif. questions Budget Director Mick Mulvaney on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, during the committee's hearing on President Donald Trump's fiscal 2018 federal budget. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Barbara Lee skips State of Union, says Trump ‘denigrated’ presidency

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., a member of the House Appropriations Committee reads documents during a markup hearing on FY2018 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill, FY2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill; and Interim Suballocation of Budget Allocations for FY2018, Wednesday, July 19, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Barbara Lee pushes Democrats inclusiveness in new economic plan

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

Democrat calls foul after panel cuts war authority amendment

By RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press