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Watch: Biden calls out ‘misinformation’ on hurricane recovery, calls on Congress to act

“Congress better be ready to step up to help,” President Joe Biden told theGrio in an exclusive interview in the wake of the anticipated devastation from Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall in Florida by as early as Wednesday evening. In one of his first interviews since deciding to step down from running for president, Biden spoke on a host of topics from the anticipation of Milton, as well as the rescue and clean up from the fatal […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 1

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‘Politics Explained’: Is Biden or Trump to blame for inflation? And how will Harris or Trump change the economy?

Inflation has been a central concern for voters in the upcoming election, with many pointing fingers at President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. But is it fair to blame them entirely for the rising cost of goods? The answer, like the causes of inflation itself, is complex. Although inflation is currently at its lowest since March 2021, many families continue to struggle with higher prices. News stories and social media show some voters blaming the Biden-Harris administration for […]

todaySeptember 19, 2024 1

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**Make Your Voice Heard: 10 Reasons to Register and Vote in the Upcoming Election**

The right to vote is a fundamental aspect of our democracy, and it's essential that we exercise this right to shape the future of our country. Here are 10 reasons why you should register and vote in the upcoming election: 1. **Your Vote Matters**: Every vote counts, and yours can be the one that makes a difference in the outcome of an election. 2. **Influence the Direction of the Country**: Voting gives you a say in the direction of the […]

todaySeptember 17, 2024 1

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Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday kept on hold the latest multibillion-dollar plan from the Biden administration that would have lowered payments for millions of borrowers, while lawsuits make their way through lower courts. The justices rejected an administration request to put most of it back into effect. It was blocked by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. In an unsigned order, the court said it expects the appeals court to issue a fuller decision on the […]

todayAugust 29, 2024

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Biden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to sign a proclamation Friday to designate a national monument at the Springfield, Illinois, site of the 1908 race riot, which later fueled the formation of the NAACP. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a briefing with reporters on Wednesday that the ceremony will be held Friday in the Oval Office and will feature civil rights leaders and community leaders from Springfield, President Abraham Lincoln’s hometown. The ceremony comes […]

todayAugust 15, 2024 2

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‘This can be his legacy’: Advocates call for Biden to create reparations commission in final months

Racial justice advocates are frustrated yet hopeful after meeting with White House officials earlier this week in an attempt to compel President Joe Biden, in his final months in office, to take executive actions on creating a pair of U.S. commissions on reparations and racial healing.  The Monday meeting was hosted by the White House Domestic Policy Council after U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., requested that officials meet with leading racial justice activists who have worked closely with Congressional Black […]

todayAugust 9, 2024 1

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Watch: Would Biden honor Sheila Jackson Lee with executive action on reparations?

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was laid to rest this week in Houston after losing her battle with cancer on July 19. The 74-year-old longtime congresswoman’s signature bill in recent years was HR 40, which would create a U.S. commission to study reparations for African-American citizens. Jackson Lee took up the mantle of introducing the bill every session of Congress after the late Rep. John Conyers of Michigan left office. But after more than 30 years, the legislation has yet to […]

todayAugust 2, 2024

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Democrats had feared Georgia was a lost cause with Biden running. Harris will campaign there Tuesday

ATLANTA (AP) — Little more than a week ago, Georgia appeared to be slipping out of the Democrats’ reach: President Joe Biden’s campaign pledged to concentrate more on holding the Midwestern “blue wall” states and indicated they might be willing to forsake “Sun Belt” battlegrounds. But now that Biden has bowed out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris is the likely nominee, Democrats say they have new hope for the state. They’re betting that a fresh burst of […]

todayJuly 31, 2024

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Biden, who vowed to ‘pass the torch’ in Oval Office speech, praised for having Black America’s back

Democratic leaders are praising President Joe Biden’s record of advancing racial equity and justice for Black Americans after the 81-year-old leader decided to “pass the torch” to Vice President Kamala Harris, whom he described in his televised Oval Office speech Wednesday evening as “experienced,” “tough” and “capable.” “This man has done so much for not just the United States but for Black America,” said Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, a Biden delegate who is now casting his ballot for Harris after […]

todayJuly 25, 2024 1