Politics Jul 30 In Missouri, Cori Bush and Wesley Bell's primary rematch sets up key test for Democrats A progressive firebrand who started her political career as a Black Lives Matter organizer in Ferguson, Bush served two terms before losing a primary challenge to Wesley Bell, a moderate local prosecutor.
Politics Jul 30 Urban League report says Trump administration is harming Black Americans' chances at American Dream Released on Thursday, the annual “State of Black America” report grimly describes Black Americans' economic and political prospects as having worsened due to policy changes from President Donald Trump's administration.
Politics Jul 13 Midwest becomes next theater in Democrats' progressive vs. moderate fight August primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota will be another gauge of Democratic voters’ frustration with the establishment.
Politics Jun 26 DNC plans weekend of local events to focus on affordability concerns under Trump Two years ago, Democrats were the ones accused of being indifferent to Americans’ anger about rising prices. Now they're pointing the finger at Trump, who has downplayed the impact of lingering inflation.
Nation Jun 22 Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won't testify in person at preliminary hearing The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's killing has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing, saying that the credibility of any testimony can be challenged…
Politics Jun 18 Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party Not long ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was demonized by leaders of both political parties. Today, just six months after taking office, the 34-year-old democratic socialist's political strength is surging.
Politics Jun 18 Janeese Lewis George wins the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C. In an overwhelmingly Democratic city, Lewis George is likely to take the top spot in November's general election, replacing moderate Muriel Bowser, who decided not to run again after three terms.
Politics May 27 Rep. Christian Menefee defeats Rep. Al Green in primary runoff fueled by redistricting Under previous maps, Green and Menefee had served in neighboring districts before the state's Republican lawmakers redrew the state's congressional maps in an effort to create more Republican-leaning seats.
Politics May 26 Congressional Black Caucus urges companies to oppose Republican redistricting The Congressional Black Caucus is calling on major corporations in the United States to oppose redistricting efforts by Republican-led states that seek to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts.
Politics May 26 Democrats feud over stock trading amid anti-corruption messaging against Trump Congress has yet to enact a stock trading ban for its members, though insider trading is already illegal for members just like it is for anyone else.