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1926
Biden Says the State of the Union Is Strong
Lawmakers are weighing in on President Joe Biden's State of the Union address. One of those being Democratic California Rep. Peter Aguilar.
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1927
Texas Woman Takes Anti-Hate Campaign to State o...
The wife of a Texas Ranger who was murdered in what some feel was a hate crime will be at tonight's State of the Union.
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1928
White House Press Secretary Previews Biden's St...
President Joe Biden will deliver the State of the Union address tonight, where he will play up the work his administration has done on things like infrastructure.
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1929
Growing Support for Border Wall Amid Immigratio...
There is now a shift in public opinion according to a recent Monmouth University poll, with 53% of Americans expressing a desire to build a border wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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1930
March 7, 1965: Activists embarked on a march fr...
On this day in 1965, approximately 600 activists embarked on a 54-mile journey from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, the state capital. Their march was a response to the death of Jimmie Lee Jackson, who had been fatally shot three weeks earlier by a state trooper while shielding his mother during a civil rights demonstration.
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1931
University of Denver Students Debate Trump Bide...
It looks like a rematch is coming in November, but young Colorado voters like University of Denver student Aidan Evans aren't thrilled over the Biden-Trump face-off for the second straight presidential election.
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1932
Biden Faces Uphill Battle for Bipartisanship on...
Amidst the escalating immigration crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border, the White House asserts President Joe Biden's commitment to bipartisanship in crafting solutions.
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1933
Haley Drops Out of Presidential Bid, Stops Shor...
Nikki Haley is ending her bid for the GOP presidential nomination. The former South Carolina governor told her supporters in South Carolina she wishes Donald Trump well, but she did not officially endorse him.
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1934
NYT Poll Reveals Trump Leads Biden, Majority Be...
A recent New York Times/Siena poll conducted at the end of February has unveiled challenges for the Biden administration. Former President Trump maintains a lead over President Biden, with 48% of registered voters favoring Trump compared to Biden's 43%.
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1935
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Announces She Won't Seek Re...
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema will not seek reelection. An independent, Sinema cited the current political atmosphere when making her announcement on Tuesday in a video posted on social media.
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1936
On this day in 1933, Myrlie Evers-Williams was ...
Born on March 1, 1933, Myrlie Evers-Williams, wife of the late civil rights activist Medgar Evers, dedicated herself to preserving her husband's legacy.
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1937
Down to the Wire: Congress Prevents Another Shu...
In a show of unity, both sides of the aisle came together to pass a short-term funding bill that is now on its way to President Biden's desk.
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1938
Defining Success in Black America
A comprehensive study by Pew Research has illuminated the nuanced perspective of Black Americans on success, revealing that 66% identify themselves as somewhat successful.
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1939
Stress is a Significant Catalyst in Cancer Spread
Scientists at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cancer Center (CSHL) have identified stress as a major contributor not only to heart disease and stroke but also to the metastasis of cancer.
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1940
Wealth Gap Widens and the Middle-Class Shifts
In at least 25 cities nationwide, the landscape of the middle class is undergoing a significant transformation. What was once deemed a comfortable income bracket is now being redefined due to the relentless rise in living costs.
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1941
Opposing Agendas: Biden, Trump Visit Southern B...
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will visit the U.S.-Mexico border today, as controversy over the handling of the migrant crisis continues.
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1942
Mitch McConnell, 82, To Step Down As GOP Senate...
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell will step down as GOP leader in November. He made the announcement on the Senate floor, saying it's time for the next generation of leadership.
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1943
Biden and Trump Secure Michigan Primary; 100K+ ...
Another primary day has come and gone with former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden emerging victorious in Michigan, where voters hit the polls Tuesday.
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1944
San Francisco Board Apologizes to African Ameri...
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors issued a formal apology to African Americans and their descendants for the city's history of racism and discrimination, acknowledging systemic injustices and targeted violence.
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1945
Will “Uncommitted” Michigan Voters Be Enough To...
There's an effort to get Democratic voters to withhold their vote from President Joe Biden in Tuesday's primary in Michigan over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
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1946
Michigan Primary Kicks Off Tuesday
The 2024 presidential race heads to Michigan on Tuesday after Donald Trump easily defeated Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina Saturday, essentially locking up the Republican nomination for president.
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1947
On this day in 1966, Andrew Brimmer, the first ...
Andrew Brimmer, the first Black governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on February 26, 1966, during the civil rights movement.
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1948
Hollywood Live: Tyler Perry is going AI for his...
Tyler Perry says he is definitely down with using artificial intelligence in his projects moving forward. So much so that he is temporarily halting the $800 million studio expansion that he had planned.
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1949
Top 4 Leaders To Meet Ahead of Looming Governme...
Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill this week with just a handful of days to strike a deal to fund the government. Parts of the government will shut down Friday night if Congress fails to act.
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1950
Back to the Drawing Board: Impeachment Inquiry ...
The Justice Department's bombshell indictment last week accused Smirnov of fabricating allegations that President Biden and his son Hunter were entangled in a multi-million dollar bribery scandal with Ukrainian energy giant Burisma.
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