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Photo ID, Proof of Citizenship, Less Mail Voting: Inside the SAVE America Act

Backed by Trump and blasted by civil rights advocates, the bill shows how voting rules could suppress Black voters.

‘Do You Think You’re Going to Hell?’ Rep. LaMonica McIver Asks ICE Chief

In the heated exchange, the N.J. Rep turned a routine hearing into a moral showdown.

Mamdani Doubles Down on NYC’s Sanctuary Promise

New executive order aims to keep immigrants in New York safer while limiting the power of ICE.

The Only Black Governor Was Uninvited From A Partisan White House Dinner

“These are White House events and the president can invite whomever he wants," a White House spokesperson said.

In Democratic Win, SCOTUS Backs California's New Congressional Map

The court’s decision is a major victory for Democrats ahead of the midterm elections.

Feds Probe Nike Over White Employees Discrimination Claims

Federal agency demands records on whether Nike's DEI goals shut white employees out of jobs and leadership tracks.

Disturbing Disruption Rekindles Old Fears About White Violence In Black Churches

After Pastor Jamal Bryant's church was disrupted by a chaotic white street preacher, the pastor asks: When is this man getting arrested?

‘Mediocre Black Man’ Comment Blows Up Texas Senate Race

A TikTok creator’s account of James Talarico’s alleged remark about Colin Allred sparks outrage as voters now question Talarico’s racial politics.

Supreme Court Signals Lisa Cook Stays on Fed Board—for Now

From fraud claim contradictions to hearing demands, SCOTUS leans hard into protecting the Democratic appointee, saying politics trumps policy.

Court Hands California a Redistricting Victory Ahead of Midterms

A 2–1 ruling keeps an aggressively partisan, Democrat‑friendly map in place, raising the odds of more competitive races and more attention on young, diverse voters.

‘They Are Rogue, They Are Racist’: Pressley Tears Into ICE After Minneapolis Killing

Citing Renee Nicole Good’s killing and a broader pattern seen nationwide, Ayanna Pressley urges Congress to use its power of the purse to rein in what she calls a “lawless” agency.

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