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Jasmine Crockett says ‘corrupt’ Trump has ‘more to hide’ as Epstein emails raises more questions

Though President Donald Trump and the White House have dismissed the latest document releases further tying him to sex trafficking pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, says the optics don’t look good for the twice-impeached, criminally convicted president. “If you know that you didn’t do anything, then why is it that you would be twisting members of your own party’s arms, trying to get them not to release it?” Crockett said on CNN, referring to reporting that the […]

todayNovember 13, 2025 2

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‘Profit over principle’? Trump family’s latest venture, ‘Trump Mobile,’ raises more concerns about self-enrichment

President Donald Trump’s family business has announced the launch of “Trump Mobile,” its latest venture. Part of its growing tech and media portfolio, Trump Mobile is garnering more criticism about whether or not he is using the presidency to enrich himself and the Trump Organization. Trump’s sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, executive vice presidents of the Trump Organization, announced the launch of the mobile package, which includes a $499 mobile device and a $47 monthly cellular plan. Eric […]

todayJune 17, 2025

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FEMA ‘joke’ from chief raises concerns about disaster preparedness in Black communities

When David Richardson, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, commonly known as FEMA, told staffers on Monday that he was unaware that there was a hurricane season, it ignited a wave of concern about the leadership of the U.S.’s disaster agency and its preparedness to administer natural disaster relief. Though a FEMA spokesperson and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Richardson was “joking” at the time of his reported remarks, former FEMA officials who spoke to […]

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Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters that Trump was pausing his so-called ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on most of the country’s biggest trading partners, but maintaining his 10% tariff on nearly all global imports. Imports tariffs on goods from China, though, would surge to 125% “effective immediately” Trump said on social media. […]

todayApril 9, 2025

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‘Chaos and confusion’: Burning of ballot boxes raises concerns for election integrity and political violence

The burning of ballot boxes in Oregon and the state of Washington on Monday is raising concerns about election integrity and political violence, just one week away from Election Day on Nov. 5. The FBI is now investigating the incidents of arson, which has reportedly destroyed hundreds of ballots. One of the ballot boxes was set on fire in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, which Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez currently represents. Perez is defending her seat against Republican challenger Joe Kent […]

todayOctober 28, 2024

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Harris raises $633 million in the third quarter but spends heavily in final push

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris ‘ campaign and affiliated Democratic groups raised about $633 million for the quarter, which ended last month, pushing their total to over $1 billion while maintaining a large financial advantage over Republican candidate Donald Trump in the presidential election’s final sprint. The vice president’s campaign, the Democratic National Committee and state parties raised more than $359 million in September alone. Harris’ campaign raised about $222 million in September. Harris’ team alone spent more than it took in last month, paying out […]

todayOctober 22, 2024

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Trump shooting draws reactions from Black leaders, raises security concerns

Political leaders quickly condemned what is being investigated as an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on Saturday evening at a Pennsylvania campaign rally.  President Joe Biden said, “There is no place for this type of violence in America,” and was “grateful” Donald Trump, who appeared to be shot or grazed on the ear, “is safe and doing well.” The presumptive 2024 Democratic presidential nominee declared, “Everybody must condemn it.” The White House confirmed that President Biden spoke […]

todayJuly 14, 2024

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Black Founder Raises $5.1 Million to Revolutionize Manufacturing Procurement

Will Drewery, the founder and CEO of Diagon, a Black-owned tech platform that is transforming the manufacturing procurement industry, is celebrating having raised $5.1 million. Their innovative procurement platform promises a simpler, faster process for businesses seeking to build or expand their operations.The funding round was led by The Westly Group with support from Valia Ventures, Techstars, Foster Ventures, Foxe Capital, Anthemis Group, Ventures Together, and REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund, according to Shoppe Black.Setting up new manufacturing facilities […]

todayMay 7, 2024

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Mom and Daughter’s Black Doctor-Owned Startup Raises $14M, Using AI to Help Cancer Patients

Meet Dr. Olufunmilayo (Funmi) Olopade and her daughter, Feyi Olopade Ayodele, the co-founders of CancerIQ, a Black-owned healthcare technology company that has secured $14 million in funding to advance its mission of using AI technology to detect cancer early. Funmi serves as Chief Scientific Officer of the company while Feyi is the company's CEO.Their innovative approach is to address disparities in cancer care, particularly among underserved communities, by providing personalized risk assessments and connecting patients with tailored care plans.Due to […]

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