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Trump Renews Efforts to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook

After the Supreme Court blocked his first move, Trump says he will try again to remove Cook from the central bank.

Trump’s Attempt To Troll Obama Online Backfires

The president’s throwback comparison drew ridicule, meme bait, and a new round of jokes about his fixation on Obama.

Court to Trump Administration: You Don't Run Elections

A federal court just halted the executive order that would've let the feds decide who gets a mail ballot.

Yes, Obama Also Thinks He Lives Rent-Free in Donald Trump's Head

The former president used a podcast appearance to suggest that Trump’s focus on him says more about Trump than it does about himself.

Barack Obama Speaks Out On Marriage Struggles, Identity And Jalen Brunson

During a rare sit-down on the All The Smoke podcast, former President Barack Obama breaks down Jalen Brunson's championship run and the real toll that the White House took on his family.

Africa, Caribbean Leaders Unveil Joint Push for Slavery Reparations

The plan calls for debt relief, cultural restitution, and a global reparations fund.

Trump Just Signed a $70 Billion Check To ICE, Here's What That Means

The bill funds border enforcement through the end of Trump's term — and bypasses the normal process that tells agencies how to do their jobs.

Data Shows US Accepts Only White Refugees for Sixth Consecutive Month

Of the 6,668 refugees permitted asylum in the U.S., 6,665 of those individuals were white South Africans.

Congressional Black Caucus Presses Big Brands to Fight GOP Redistricting

The caucus is reminding hundreds of companies of a promise they made to support Black consumers five years ago.

Court Says Alabama Congressional Map Unfairly Dilutes Black Power

A federal panel ruled the state’s new House map cannot be used for the 2026 election cycle, pushing Alabama toward another Supreme Court fight.

Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor in Georgia

The former Atlanta mayor wins the Democratic primary outright, avoiding a runoff and setting up a high-stakes November race.

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