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Breaking Down Trump’s State of the Union Claims
A data-driven review of President Trump’s State of the Union claims on inflation, drug prices and crime trends.
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Poll Shows Slipping State of the Union Ratings
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows growing dissatisfaction with the state of the union following President Trump’s address.
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#OTD: Hiram Revels Breaks Barrier in U.S. Senate
On Feb. 25, 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels made history as the first Black man sworn into the U.S. Senate.
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High Prices, Low Support Ahead of State of the ...
Polling shows widespread disapproval of President Trump’s tariff policies ahead of his State of the Union address.
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Trump Faces Jan. 6-Level Disapproval Ahead of A...
President Trump addresses Congress as new polling shows his disapproval rating matching post–Jan. 6 levels.
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Early Voting Momentum Builds in Texas Senate Race
Early voting turnout in Dallas County shows Democrats leading as Jasmine Crockett builds momentum in the Texas Senate race.
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Why Kentucky Rejected the 13th Amendment in 1865
On Feb. 24, 1865, Kentucky lawmakers rejected the 13th Amendment — a decision the state would not symbolically reverse until 1976.
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Why Farm Bankruptcies Are Climbing Again
Farm bankruptcies are climbing again as USDA projects record debt and rising interest costs heading into 2026.
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Inside the DCCC’s 2026 Red to Blue Strategy
The DCCC unveils its 2026 Red to Blue challengers as redistricting battles and competitive districts shape the fight for House control.
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Is Trump’s Economic ‘Golden Age’ Fading?
New inflation data and a Supreme Court setback on tariffs are raising fresh questions about Trump’s economic “golden age.”
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#OTD: How Hip-Hop Won Its First Grammy Award
On this day in 1989, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince made history by winning the first Grammy for Best Rap Performance — a milestone moment for hip-hop.
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Black Farmers Call Tariff Ruling a Lifesaving V...
Black farmers are celebrating a Supreme Court ruling striking down Trump-era tariffs — calling it a lifesaving moment for American agriculture.
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Trump Says GOP ‘Will Never Lose’ if SAVE Act Pa...
President Donald Trump says Republicans will not lose elections for 50 years if the SAVE Act passes — voting rights groups push back.
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#OTD: Celebrating Sidney Poitier and Nancy Wilson
On this day, two cultural icons were born — Sidney Poitier and Nancy Wilson — whose artistry reshaped film and music.
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Trade Deficit Grows Despite Trump Tariff Push
New data show the U.S. trade deficit widened in December, even as President Donald Trump defends his tariff policies.
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Georgia Democrats Introduce Henry McNeal Turner...
Georgia Democrats unveil the Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act as election oversight tensions rise in Fulton County.
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Chicago Plans Final Farewell for Rev. Jesse Jac...
Public memorial events and homegoing services have been announced in Chicago for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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Housing Sales Fall Sharply as Prices Stay High
Existing-home sales dropped sharply in January 2026 while prices remained elevated, adding pressure to an already strained housing market.
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On This Day: The First Pan-African Congress Mee...
On this day in 1919, the first Pan-African Congress convened in Paris, laying the foundation for global independence movements and Black liberation struggles.
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Texas Primary Could Make History in U.S. Senate...
Texas voters head to the polls as competitive primary races raise the possibility of electing the state’s first Black U.S. senator.
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Jeffries Calls for ICE Reforms, Noem’s Resignat...
Hakeem Jeffries outlines ICE reform demands and calls for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to resign during the shutdown.
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Georgia Fort Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges
Journalist Georgia Fort entered a plea of not guilty to federal charges tied to a January protest.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84; His Campaigns Ch...
Rev. Jesse Jackson died at 84, leaving behind presidential campaigns that reshaped Democratic Party politics.
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Court Orders Restoration of President’s House E...
A federal judge orders the immediate restoration of Philadelphia’s President’s House exhibit honoring enslaved Africans.
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Trump’s Tribute to Jesse Jackson Takes Politica...
President Donald Trump’s tribute post on Rev. Jesse Jackson shifted from remembrance to politics.
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