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‘Surgical racism’: North Carolina’s new map that ices out its only Black congressman ignites outrage

A new congressional map passed by North Carolina Republicans has caused outrage amid a nationwide redistricting strategy demanded by President Donald Trump that is primarily targeting Black members of Congress. The 1st Congressional District, currently held by U.S. Rep. Don Davis, North Carolina’s only Black congressman, has been redrawn to become an unwinnable seat for Democrats. The district, comprised of many Black rural voters, has elected a Black Democrat since 1992. “We’ve seen this pattern before: it’s what I call […]

todayOctober 24, 2025

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Eric Adams to endorse once bitter rival Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s mayoral race

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will endorse Andrew Cuomo in the city’s mayoral election, a spokesperson said Thursday, throwing his weight behind a bitter rival he recently called a “snake and a liar” as the former governor tries to defeat Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani. Adams’ spokesperson Todd Shapiro said the mayor will endorse Cuomo and intends to campaign alongside him. Adams also told reporters at an unrelated news conference that he “would be with Andrew later today” but declined […]

todayOctober 24, 2025

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White House defends complete demolition of East Wing despite previous claims, ballroom cost rises to $300 million

The White House defended its complete demolition of the East Wing, despite initially telling the public that its structure would not be touched to build President Donald Trump‘s proposed ballroom. “This is going to be a magnificent addition to the White House for many years to come, and it’s not costing the taxpayers anything,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during a press briefing on Thursday. Images of the final demolition of the East Wing show that it was […]

todayOctober 23, 2025

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Jeffries says not one Republican reached out after death threat from Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump

U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the Democratic leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, said that not one Republican in leadership in Congress or the White House has reached out to him after a man pardoned by President Donald Trump threatened to kill him. “Not a single Republican has reached out either from the House, the Senate, or the White House, in connection with the death threat and the arrest,” Jeffries told reporters Thursday on Capitol Hill. “But that does […]

todayOctober 23, 2025

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Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Jasmine Crockett, calls out ‘trifling’ Trump for attacking Texas congresswoman

Stephen A. Smith apologized to U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, after initially doubling down on his criticism of her “rhetoric for the streets.” During a “special edition” of his podcast show “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.,” Smith said he now understands why critics called out his remarks about Crockett. He cited his recent discovery of how President Donald Trump has publicly disparaged the Texas congresswoman. “I saw something disturbing in regards to President Donald Trump and how he came at […]

todayOctober 23, 2025

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Trump’s ‘betrayal’ of white farmers could give Black farmers opportunity to reclaim land

White farmers are outraged with the White House after President Donald Trump announced that he would buy beef from Argentina, threatening the cattle market in the United States amid ongoing agricultural and economic challenges for farmers. Trump said his proposal to invest $20 billion in Argentina’s beef industry will help U.S. consumers by bringing down prices. On Sunday, he told reporters that Argentina needed the investment because “they’re fighting for their lives.” Advocacy groups called the proposal a “betrayal” of […]

todayOctober 23, 2025

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With Supreme Court decision still pending, judge extends block on Guard in Chicago indefinitely

CHICAGO (AP) — National Guard troops won’t be deploying in the Chicago area anytime soon unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes because a judge on Wednesday extended her temporary restraining order indefinitely. Elsewhere around the country, it will be at least days before the Guard could be deployed in Portland, Oregon, and federal appeals judges are weighing whether hundreds of California National Guard members should remain under federal control. President Donald Trump’s push to send the military into Democratic-run cities despite fierce resistance from mayors and governors has […]

todayOctober 23, 2025

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A timeline of US attacks in the Caribbean and what Congress has had to say

WASHINGTON (AP) — In less than two months, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth say the U.S. military has killed 34 people in eight strikes against drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. Trump has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the United States. He has asserted the U.S. is engaged in an “armed conflict” with drug cartels, relying on the same legal authority used by the Bush administration when it declared a […]

todayOctober 22, 2025

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Jasmine Crockett ‘strongly’ considers run for Texas US Senate seat

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett could run for the Texas Senate seat next year amid the current redistricting battle over the state’s congressional map. The popular Democratic congresswoman recently shared that she is “strongly” considering hopping into the 2026 primary against current candidates former Rep. Colin Allred, State Rep. James Talarico, and others. “Every other day, there’s a poll that comes out that makes it clear that I can win the primary for the US Senate race in Texas,” Crockett told […]

todayOctober 22, 2025