R. Kelly’s racketeering and sex trafficking convictions, along with his 30-year prison sentence, were upheld by a federal appeals court Wednesday.

With just three weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump is enjoying high approval ratings amid major changes from ending DEI across the federal government to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continuing its mission headed by Elon Musk to eliminate government waste.

Congress is advancing the Safe American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a controversial bill that could significantly change how millions of Americans register to vote.

According to the Associated Press, Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, and OutKast are among the nominees for the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.

As we continue celebrating Black History Month, actor/playwright/director/producer Wren T. Brown shares the incredible 100-year artistic journey of his family in his new book, A Family Business.

President Donald Trump is doubling down on his effort to shrink the federal workforce—this time with billionaire Elon Musk by his side. On Tuesday, Trump signed an executive order to slash hiring and force agencies to eliminate or merge departments that aren't legally required. The plan allows for only one federal worker to be hired for every four who leave, with exceptions for immigration, law enforcement, and public safety positions. Musk, who is leading Trump’s newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—a position that has not been approved by Congress—stood alongside the president in the Oval Office, calling the federal workforce an “unelected” fourth branch of government. "The people voted for major government reform, and that’s what the people are going to get," said Musk. Critics warn that the move could cripple essential government functions, worsening delays in processing Social Security claims, veterans’ benefits, and other public services. With many departments already strained from past hiring freezes, opponents argue that further cuts could significantly impact everyday Americans.

We’re learning more information about the fatal collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter conducting training exercises.

In a bold move, over 27 religious organizations, including major Christian and Jewish groups, have come together to file a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration.

Trump’s Department of Justice has ordered federal prosecutors in New York to drop corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, a senior Justice Department official said Monday.

The Trump administration is outright ignoring multiple court orders and continuing to block federal funding, putting critical services and programs at risk across the country.

The Golden Arches hit a sales rough patch as McDonald's saw U.S. sales dip 1.4% in the fourth quarter, the company said in its latest earnings report.

The Kansas City Chiefs couldn’t make history with a three-peat, but Kendrick Lamar certainly did. The Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper delivered a halftime show for the ages, calling out the current administration while featuring Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam to narrate his bold performance.

usic producer and Murder Inc. founder Irv Gotti has passed away at 54. His family confirmed his passing but has not disclosed the cause of death. Gotti, known for producing hits for Ashanti, Ja Rule, DMX, and Jay-Z, leaves behind a lasting legacy in hip-hop.

President Donald Trump is reigniting his trade war, announcing new 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports—an escalation that could drive up costs for American manufacturers and consumers.

According to the Associated Press, groups representing South Africa’s white minority rejected President Donald Trump’s offer of refugee status in the U.S., saying, “thanks, but no thanks.”

On February 7, 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of African-American history.

Attorney General Pam Bondi has issued sweeping directives aimed at eliminating DEI programs, not just within the DOJ, but also in private companies, nonprofits, and universities that receive federal funding.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration‘s deadline for federal employees to accept a controversial deferred-retirement offer.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's buyout program for federal workers who decline to return to office work, just as officials report tens of thousands have already accepted the deal.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joined the 50501 Movement, where thousands of people protested across all 50 states and U.S. territories against President Donald Trump‘s executive orders, Project 2025, and the growing influence of Elon Musk within the administration.

Late Tuesday, a directive was issued ordering all direct-hire employees worldwide to go on leave by Friday night and return to the U.S. within 30 days.

On February 6, 1820, 88 free Black men and women set sail for Sierra Leone aboard the Mayflower of Liberia, marking the first organized Black migration to Africa.

On this day (Feb. 5) in 1934, Hank Aaron, one of baseball’s greatest players, was born in Mobile, Alabama.

In a significant development concerning last month's devastating aviation disaster, federal investigators revealed this week that a military helicopter was operating well above the maximum altitude recommended when it collided with a commercial airliner landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, resulting in 67 people losing their lives.

During a joint press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump declared that he wants the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip and force the relocation of millions of Palestinians.