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Barron Trump to attend St. Andrew's Episcopal School

He will attend St. Andrew's Episcopal School

National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) Announces 2017 NULYP Honors Award Winners

National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) recognizes 10 outstanding young professionals who exemplify the National Urban League mission through their professional and personal contributions to community and service. This class of YP Honors recipients represent a diverse field of industries …

No Clear Path For Trump To Quell Uproar Over Comey

The fallout from his decision continues to shake Washington

GOP Health Care Working Group Runs Into A Few Early Obstacles

It's tough math and although it is early in the process, so far the GOP's health care working group -- a collection of 13 GOP senators -- has already encountered some of the same hurdles that hindered the House's efforts, …

Yvette Miley Honored with NABJ's Lifetime Achievement Award

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has selected Yvette Miley as the recipient of its 2017 Chuck Stone Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congressman Al Green Calls for the Impeachment of President Trump

On Monday, May 15, 2017 Congressman Al Green (TX-9), released the following statement:

SWAT Team kills Inmate Who Took Hostage at Illinois Hospital

A SWAT team killed a jail inmate who'd taken a woman hostage Saturday inside a suburban Chicago hospital, authorities said.

Donald Trump's Disastrously Bad Week in Washington

Donald Trump's week started with Sally Yates' damning testimony about Michael Flynn and ended with a series of wild tweets and an ever-changing story about exactly why he chose to fire FBI Director James Comey.

Rex Tillerson Responds to John McCain's Criticism

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson defended himself Sunday from criticism leveled at him by Sen. John McCain.

Baby On Board Badge Not Just for Cars in New York

The "Baby on Board" motto works for more than just car commuters. At least that's what the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority hopes as it launches an awareness campaign to encourage courtesy in subway cars.

$5,000 Offered for Info On Gunman After Rare White Wolf Dies

A $5,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of the gunman who mortally wounded a famous white wolf at Yellowstone National Park, the National Park Service announced.

Gen. Hayden: I've Changed My Mind About Special Prosecutors

General Michael Hayden told CNN's Fareed Zakaria that his opinion about the usefulness of special investigations had changed since FBI Director James Comey was fired.

Clapper: US Institutions 'Under Assault' From Trump

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Sunday that he thinks US institutions are under assault from President Donald Trump.

Black Mothers in Texas Will Suffer Due to Republican Civil War

Today, the singular bill in the Texas House addressing the alarming mortality rate of Black women giving birth was prevented from being voted on due to a tactical maneuver used by a conservative wing of the Republican Party. HB 2403, …

DOJ Guidance on Mandatory Sentencing is a Throw Back to a Cruel and Harsh Era

Jackson Lee: “Jeff Sessions lacks appreciation for the severe inequities caused by mandatory minimum sentences and has complete disregard for the significant impact that criminal charges alone have on a suspect and their respective communities.”