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.
Politics May 19 NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights The NAACP is calling on Black athletes, alumni, fans and the general public to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that aim to redistrict longtime Black lawmakers.
Politics Apr 22 Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking 13th term in Congress, dies at 80 Scott, the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, was once a leading voice for his party on issues related to farm aid policy and food aid for consumers.
Politics Apr 15 House Democrats attempt anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump Days after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was ousted by an opposition campaign with an anti-corruption message, Democrats want to try the same playbook against President Donald Trump before the midterm elections.
World Apr 13 Orbán's election loss has ripple effects for Trump and U.S. conservatives Orbán’s defeat has immediate global implications because he was the European leader closest to Russian President Vladimir Putin and had blocked European Union aid to Ukraine.
Politics Apr 10 WATCH: Is Harris running in 2028? 'I'm thinking about it' After chants of “run again!” filled the room, former Vice President Kamala Harris told African American activists on Friday that she's actively considering another presidential bid.
Nation Apr 09 As Trump throws lifeline to coal plants, critics warn of higher costs and health risks The United States is undergoing a dramatic shift in energy policy as President Donald Trump wields government's sweeping powers to benefit coal and suppress cleaner alternatives. It could lead to more expensive electricity and dirtier air.
Politics Apr 09 WATCH: Democratic presidential prospects flock to Al Sharpton's conference in New York The Democratic Party's most ambitious politicians are courting African American activists in New York this week as the party's unofficial 2028 presidential nomination contest takes shape at an annual conference led by Rev. Al Sharpton.