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Nicki Minaj invited by Trump official for visit after praising president’s claim about Christians in Nigeria

The Trump administration extended an invitation to Nicki Minaj after the rapper praised President Donald Trump for defending against the so-called persecution of Christians in Nigeria. As theGrio previously reported, the 42-year-old hip-hop star expressed her “gratitude” for Trump‘s claims about Christians facing an “existential threat” and that “thousands” have allegedly been killed based on their religion. Following adulation from Minaj, real name Onika Maraj, Mike Waltz, Trump’s U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and former national security advisor, invited […]

todayNovember 3, 2025 1

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‘Amtrak Joe’ Biden uses his visit to Angola to promote a major US-backed rail project in Africa

Even in the waning days of his presidency and thousands of miles from home, U.S. President Joe Biden is finding ways to celebrate trains. Biden used the third and final day of his visit to Angola on Wednesday to showcase the Lobito Corridor railway, where the U.S. and allies are investing heavily to refurbish 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) of train lines in Zambia, Congo and Angola. The project aims to advance the U.S. presence in a region rich in cobalt, copper and […]

todayDecember 4, 2024 1

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Critics point out hypocrisy in Trump’s ‘offensive’ and ‘desperate’ visit to McDonald’s

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is being slammed by critics who say his recent visit to a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania was a “desperate” ploy for votes in the final two weeks before Election Day. “Donald Trump is a joke. I think it’s a desperate and poor ploy to try to appeal to working-class voters,” Pennsylvania Lieutenant Gov. Austin Davis told theGrio.Davis, who has been hitting the pavement talking to voters in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania, continued: “We know […]

todayOctober 22, 2024

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5 reasons why Kenya’s state visit to US is a big deal

TheGrio was on the ground as the Biden-Harris administration welcomed Kenya President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto to the White House for a series of engagements to celebrate 60 years of bilateral partnership between the two nations. On Thursday, the White House held an arrival ceremony for President and First Lady Ruto. Hundreds gathered on the South Lawn, adorned with American and Kenyan flags.In an apparent effort to connect the Black diaspora between African-Americans and Kenyans, the White […]

todayMay 23, 2024 1

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Biden tells Baltimore ‘your nation has your back’ during bridge visit

President Joe Biden delivered remarks at the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Friday and told residents that “your nation has your back.” While speaking with the press, Biden said his administration “will support Maryland and Baltimore every step of the way to help you rebuild and maintain all the business and commerce that’s here now.” During the press conference, Biden was joined by Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott, U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., and […]

todayApril 5, 2024 1

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Historic abortion clinic visit by Harris appeals to important voting bloc: Black and brown women

Vice President Kamala Harris did what no U.S. vice president, or even president, had ever done when she visited a Planned Parenthood clinic. The trip Thursday to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area came as part of her nationwide Fight for Reproductive Freedoms tour. “It is a powerful moment for her to lead on this issue,” said Alencia Johnson, a Democratic strategist and former Planned Parenthood staffer. As the first woman, first Black woman, and first Southeast Asian-American to serve as vice […]

todayMarch 16, 2024

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Watch: White House says Biden has no issue drinking water during East Palestine visit

President Joe Biden is traveling to East Palestine, Ohio, a year after a freight train carrying hazardous materials was derailed in a freak accident that left the town’s local water contaminated. Biden will tout his administration’s efforts to hold Norfolk Southern responsible for the environmental hazard. The president’s trip also sees him venturing into Republican territory as he crisscrosses around the country to sway votes for reelection in November. Ahead of the trip, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told […]

todayFebruary 16, 2024 2