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Black Caucus Forum Honors Veterans, Tackles Hea...
The Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust highlighted addiction and health risks among veterans while paying tribute to Rep. Charles Rangel.
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Clock Ticking on Government Shutdown
Congress faces a shutdown deadline as Trump and lawmakers clash over health care and spending.
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Wrongfully Imprisoned 38 Years, Maurice Hasting...
Maurice Hastings, wrongfully imprisoned for 38 years, wins a record $25 million settlement in California after DNA cleared him.
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Assata Shakur, Political Fugitive, Dies at 78
Assata Shakur, convicted in the 1973 killing of a New Jersey state trooper and a fugitive in Cuba for decades, has died at 78.
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Trump Ally Leads Prosecution of James Comey
Former FBI Director James Comey faces indictment over 2020 Senate testimony, with Trump’s former lawyer now leading the case.
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Poll Finds 75% of Americans Say U.S. on Wrong T...
A new poll shows 75% of Americans believe the U.S. is headed in the wrong direction, with sharp shifts among Republican voters.
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Trump vs. the Fed
Trump’s fight with the Fed could redefine U.S. economic policy and global credibility.
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Oklahoma Senator Proposes Charlie Kirk Statues ...
Oklahoma Sen. Shane Jett filed bills to honor Charlie Kirk with memorial plazas, statues, and a statewide “Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day.”
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#OTD in 1861: Union Navy Opens Ranks to African...
On this day in 1861, the Union Navy opened its ranks to African Americans, a milestone in both the Civil War and the fight for freedom.
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Shutdown Looming: Budget Office Orders Agencies...
The Budget Office told agencies to prepare for mass firings if Congress doesn’t act, drawing rebukes from Democrats including Hakeem Jeffries, who blasted the move on X.
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Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Leaves One Dead, T...
A sniper opened fire at a Dallas ICE facility, killing one and wounding two. Officials call it a targeted attack amid rising tensions over immigration policy.
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CBCF Veterans Braintrust to Address PTSD, Honor...
The CBCF’s Veterans Braintrust will tackle PTSD, civilian transition, and honor Rep. Charles Rangel at the Annual Legislative Conference.
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#WhiteHouseWednesdays: Ebony McMorris' Viral Ex...
Ebony McMorris talks with Sunni about her viral exchange when President Donald Trump called her "obnoxious."
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CBCF Annual Legislative Conference Opens in Was...
The CBCF’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference brings thousands to Washington to tackle pressing issues from voting rights to economic opportunity.
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Kennedy Center Concert Disrupted by Log Cabin R...
Yasmin Williams’ Kennedy Center concert was disrupted by the Log Cabin Republicans, drawing questions about politics and artistic freedom.
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Trump Assassination Trial: Ryan Routh Convicted...
Ryan Wesley Routh was convicted of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, then tried to stab himself with a pen in court.
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Fire at Will: Supreme Court Signals Trump Could...
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to let Trump remove an FTC commissioner, raising concerns about presidential control over independent agencies.
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Trump Unveils ‘Gold’ and ‘Platinum’ Immigration...
Trump announced new “Gold” and “Platinum” immigration cards, offering visas or tax benefits for multimillion-dollar contributions.
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ABC Brings Back Jimmy Kimmel After Suspension
ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel after suspension over Charlie Kirk remarks, sparking a free speech debate with Hollywood’s backing.
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Stars Rally Behind Jimmy Kimmel After ABC Suspe...
Hollywood and Broadway stars join the ACLU in defending Jimmy Kimmel after his ABC suspension, calling it a dark day for free speech.
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Trump Teases Autism ‘Answer’ at Charlie Kirk Me...
At Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Trump teased what he called a historic announcement linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism and touting a possible therapy.
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NBC: No Left-Wing Links Found in Charlie Kirk K...
NBC reports federal investigators found no evidence tying Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer to left-wing groups, contradicting Trump’s claims.
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Kaepernick Funds Second Autopsy for Trey Reed
Colin Kaepernick’s initiative will cover a second autopsy for Trey Reed, a Mississippi student whose family is challenging the official suicide ruling.
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Judge Dismisses Trump’s $15B Lawsuit Against Ne...
A Florida federal judge dismisses Trump’s $15B lawsuit against The New York Times, calling the filing improper and politically charged.
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Howard University Shows Students the Path to AI...
Howard University introduces students to AI and robotics, showing how future careers are shaped by technology.
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