Lauren Underwood
Lauren Underwood is a Democratic U.S. Representative for Illinois' 14th congressional district, first elected in 2018. As one of the youngest Black women elected to Congress, she has focused on healthcare, women's rights, and social justice issues. Underwood previously worked as a nurse and a public health official, bringing her expertise in health care reform to her legislative work. She has been a vocal advocate for expanding access to healthcare and addressing disparities in health outcomes.
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Rep. Lauren Underwood said she had to leave the address early due to Trump's remarks on healthcare.
Sen Mark Warner says he walked out of Trump's State of the Union address
United States· 2026-02-25
Lauren Underwood is a congresswoman who questioned Todd Lyons about the number of deaths under ICE custody.
Nueve migrantes han muerto bajo custodia en EE. UU. desde investidura de Trump
Guatemala· 2025-05-15
Lauren Underwood is considered a potential candidate to replace Durbin.
Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in Senate, announces he won’t seek reelectionUnited States· 2025-04-23
Crockett, along with Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Lauren Underwood, Katherine Clark, Judy Chu and Susie Lee were featured in a video posted by influencer Jessica Woo.
Jasmine Crockett hits back at criticisms of viral 'choose your fighter' videoUnited States· 2025-03-16
The video featured Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jasmine Crockett, Lauren Underwood, Katherine Clark, Judy Chu, and Susie Lee.
Kimmel cringes, mocks 'choose your fighter' TikTok and Sesame Street protestUnited States· 2025-03-08
Rep. Lauren Underwood appeared in the viral TikTok video with her fellow congresswomen.
CNN's Abby Phillip called out Dems for cringeworthy TikTok videoUnited States· 2025-03-07
Rep. Lauren Underwood was one of the House Democrats featured in the mocked TikTok video.
Social media explodes after 'cringe' TikTok video of AOC, House Dems goes viralUnited States· 2025-03-07
