Longtime Georgia Democrat U.S. Rep. David Scott Dies At 80
US Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th Congressional District, has died at 80 years old after being first elected in 2002 and becoming the first African American to chair the House Agriculture Committee in 2020.
Senate Takes Key Step Toward Funding ICE And Border Patrol With Only GOP Votes
Senate Republicans passed a budget blueprint to fund ICE and border patrol, while Democrats opposed it and called for changes to ICE tactics and protocols.
White House 2027 Budget Proposal Ignores Affordability Crisis With Deep Cuts to Housing, Education,...
The White House's Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal increases defense spending by $1.5 trillion while slashing $73 billion from domestic programs, causing concern from advocates for education, housing, and consumer protection.
Elon Musk’s AI Empire Accused Of Polluting Black Communities
The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that the company is operating dozens of unpermitted gas turbines to power a data center near Memphis, which will result in increased pollution in majority-Black communities.
Mamdani And Obama Meet Face-To-Face In New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with former President Barack Obama at a childcare center in the Bronx to discuss the Mayor's vision for the City and the importance of providing early childhood education.
Public Health Veteran Is Trump’s Pick To Lead CDC As Administration Shifts Tone On...
Dr. Erica Schwartz, a public health veteran and former Deputy Surgeon General, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in a sign of the administration's shifting views on vaccines.
Jackie Robinson’s Fight Didn’t End At The Ballpark
Jackie Robinson's legacy of fighting for civil rights, economic justice, and political power should be honored not just with ceremonial tributes, but with meaningful action to continue the fight he started.
Rushing To File Your Taxes? Don’t Rely On AI For Help, Plus Other Last-Minute...
Taxpayers have less than 48 hours to file their taxes before the April 15 deadline, and should avoid using general-use AI platforms to help prepare their returns due to accuracy and security concerns.
Trump Administration Agrees To Keep Pride Flag At Stonewall National Monument
The Trump administration agreed to a court settlement to keep the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City after its removal in February due to a government directive that restricted what kinds of flags can be flown at national park sites.
Trump Deletes Social Media Post Depicting Him As Jesus But Refuses To Apologize Amid...
President Donald Trump deleted an image of himself as Jesus from his Truth Social account after intense backlash, but refused to apologize for his post criticizing Pope Leo XIV.
Must Read
Vigil Held For Javits Frimpong, 15-Year-Old Who Was Gunned Down In...
Tributes continue to grow for Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was shot and killed on his way to school in the Bronx last week.
