Russell Berman

In the 15 biggest cities in America, all but three mayors are white men, and none are women. Why?

Close margins after a United States House special election in Kansas point to Democrats making inroads in a traditionally conservative Republican district. 

Is there a new national security threat in accepting refugees from Syria?

On Tuesday the House Republican Steering Committee chose a number of new committee leaders in the House of Representatives. Jackie Kucinich, staff writer for Roll Call, and Russell Berman, Congressional Reporter for The Hill, introduce the new lineup of chairpersons for the upcoming 112^th United States Congress and the challenges they will face. 

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