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#OTD: Remembering Emmett Till on His 84th Birthday
Emmett Till would have turned 84 today. We remember the Chicago teen whose murder helped spark the Civil Rights Movement.
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Trump Briefed on Epstein Mentions Months Ago, S...
President Trump was briefed in May that his name appeared in the Epstein files — despite denying it publicly.
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Trump’s Approval Rating Hits Second-Term Low at...
President Trump’s approval rating sinks to 37% — the lowest of his second term and close to his all-time low.
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Court Rules Trump’s Citizenship Ban Unconstitut...
A federal court blocks President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, citing the 14th Amendment and systemic impacts.
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Macrons Sue Candace Owens Over Podcast Claims
French President Macron and his wife file a defamation suit against Candace Owens over claims made in her podcast “Becoming Brigitte.”
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Epstein Records Request
A judge halts the Trump administration’s push to unseal Epstein grand jury records, intensifying political pressure from the Republican base.
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Home Prices Reach New Highs as American Dream F...
With home prices reaching new records and mortgage rates staying high, summer real estate is slipping out of reach for many buyers.
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Obama Fires Back at Trump’s Treason Claims
Obama’s team fires back at Trump’s revived treason allegations, calling them “outrageous” and politically motivated.
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Trump Dodges Epstein, Revives Obama Treason Acc...
In a viral moment, Trump avoids a question about Epstein and instead revives treason accusations against Obama tied to the 2016 election probe.
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Epstein Files Stall Congress as GOP Chaos Force...
GOP infighting over the Epstein files grinds House business to a halt as lawmakers leave early for recess under growing political pressure.
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Trump Faces Lowest Poll Numbers Yet as Congress...
President Trump hits his lowest approval rating since returning to office, as Congress halts momentum on releasing Epstein case files.
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Trump Unseals MLK Assassination Records
Federal court records tied to MLK’s assassination are unsealed for the first time in decades, raising new questions about the FBI’s role.
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Malcolm‑Jamal Warner Dies at 54 in Costa Rica D...
Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, beloved star of “The Cosby Show,” dies at 54 after drowning during a family vacation in Costa Rica.
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Senators Push Bill to Protect Cash Payments
As cash use declines, senators introduce the Payment Choice Act to protect consumers’ right to pay with paper money.
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Harvard Battles Trump Over $2.6 Billion Researc...
Harvard challenges the Trump administration’s $2.6 billion research funding cuts in a closely watched court battle.
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James Clyburn Turns 85: A Lifetime of Leadership
We mark James Clyburn’s 85th birthday by reflecting on his pivotal leadership in Congress and lasting impact on American democracy.
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Trump Threatens Commanders’ Stadium Deal Over R...
President Trump threatens to block the Commanders’ stadium deal unless the team reverts to its old name, the Redskins.
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Ivory Coast Invites U.S. Investors: “The Door I...
Ivory Coast is calling: Sidi Tiemoko Toure urges American investors to see Côte d’Ivoire as West Africa’s best-kept investment secret.
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DOJ Seeks No Prison for Officer in Breonna Tayl...
DOJ seeks no prison time for former officer Brett Hankison, the only officer convicted in the Breonna Taylor raid.
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William L. Clay Sr., Civil Rights Trailblazer, ...
William L. Clay Sr., Missouri’s first Black member of Congress and a fierce champion of civil rights and labor, has died at 94.
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Good Trouble Protests Flood All 50 States on Jo...
Good Trouble Protests Flood All 50 States on John Lewis Anniversary
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WalletHub: Inflation Hits Seattle, Boston, Chic...
WalletHub’s latest report ranks U.S. cities where inflation is squeezing families hardest — Seattle, Boston and Chicago top the list.
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NUL Declares State of Emergency in State of Bla...
The National Urban League declares a state of emergency on civil rights and democracy in its 2025 State of Black America report.
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U.S. Deports Immigrants to Eswatini, Sparking O...
The U.S. has deported five immigrants to Eswatini, raising questions about human rights, exile and foreign policy deals.
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Honoring John Lewis: Five Years of Legacy and G...
Five years after his passing, John Lewis’s example continues to inspire the fight for justice and voting rights.
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