Bennie Thompson: A Mississippi icon is leaving an enduring legacy
4 days ago · In the histories of Mississippi's political history, few figures loom as large as Congressman Bennie G. Thompson.. As the longest-serving Black elected official in the state and the sole Democrat in Mississippi's congressional delegation, Thompson's career spans over five decades of public service, marked by an unwavering commitment to civil rights, voting access, and improving his ...
Bennie Thompson on Jan. 6 pardon: ‘No one should be targeted …
5 days ago · WASHINGTON (WTVA) — U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi said he’s grateful for President Joe Biden’s pardon of the Jan. 6 Committee. Biden announced several pardons on Monday morning, Jan. 20 ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Fear of Trump’s revenge prompted Biden’s ...
Biden pardons Rep. Bennie Thompson, others before Trump …
5 days ago · It was led by Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican who later pledged to vote for Democrat Kamala Harris and campaigned with her against Trump. The committee’s final report found that Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election ...
Former Jan. 6 committee chair Bennie Thompson says he'd ... - CBS News
Jan 15, 2025 · Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi says if President Biden offered him a preemptive pardon for his role in leading the investigation into then-President Donald Trump's role in the 2021 ...
Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson ...
Jan 2, 2025 · Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, and former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, served as chair and vice chair of the House Jan. 6 select committee.
Rep. Bennie Thompson says he's not intimidated by Trump jail …
Dec 10, 2024 · Mississippi’s Democratic U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson said he will not be intimidated by threats from President-elect Donald Trump that he and other members of the special House committee he chaired “should go to jail.”
Bennie Thompson | AP News
Dec 8, 2024 · AP Race Call: Democrat Bennie Thompson wins reelection to U.S. House in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District
Bennie Thompson awarded Presidential Citizens Medal by Biden …
Jan 2, 2025 · Longtime Congressman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., received one of the highest civilian honors on Thursday when President Joe Biden awarded him the Presidential Citizens Medal.
Mississippi Auditor calls for Congressman Bennie Thompson to …
Jul 14, 2024 · A group of Mississippi Republicans are calling for U.S. House Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., to resign after a now former staffer posted support for a failed assassination attempt on former...
Democrat Bennie Thompson wins reelection to U.S. House in Mississippi…
Nov 6, 2024 · JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Mississippi on Tuesday. Thompson defeated Republican Ron Eller, a military veteran and...
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