At annual legislative conference, Black lawmakers confront Trump-era cuts and civil rights setbacks
September 26, 2025
The Congressional Black Caucus has gathered for its annual legislative conference in Washington this past week. Lawmakers moderated panels with business leaders, policy experts and activists on a wide range of issues. The future of American democracy and the impacts of the Trump administration’s agenda were top of mind for lawmakers. Several members of Congress delivered remarks urging attendees to organize in response to the administration and think creatively about what a path back to power may look like. Other members argued that the caucus’ agenda needed to be prepared for the realities of a changed country after the Trump presidency.