FBI at Washington home of Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska
The FBI is conducting "law enforcement activity" at the Washington, DC, home of Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to an FBI spokesman.
Biden discusses $1.9 trillion top line for economic package and tells Democrats free community college is out
President Joe Biden informed House progressives Tuesday afternoon that the final bill to expand the social safety net is expected to drop tuition-free community college, a major White House priority, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
Hurry up and wait: Trump's best legal shot at blocking the release of his January 6 docs
The next few weeks will be pivotal if former President Donald Trump is hoping to bury the House's request for January 6 documents in years of litigation.
HHS' Dr. Rachel Levine sworn in as US' first openly transgender four-star officer
Dr. Rachel Levine, the assistant secretary for health at the US Department of Health and Human Services, made history Tuesday as the first openly transgender four-star officer across the nation's eight uniformed services.
Rahm Emanuel's nomination to be Biden's ambassador to Japan faces opposition from some Democrats
Rahm Emanuel could face opposition from an unusual source at his Wednesday nomination hearing to be the next US ambassador to Japan: his own party.
Iowa Democratic Party chairman says he was targeted by threatening messages after criticizing Trump
Ross Wilburn, the Iowa Democratic Party chairman, says he received racist threats in the days after he published an op-ed in the Des Moines Register that was critical of former President Donald Trump and Republicans who have aligned themselves with …
Judge who's criticized Capitol insurrection to hear Trump's challenge to House subpoena of presidential records
A federal judge who has strongly criticized the January 6 insurrection and handed down prison time to some convicted rioters is set to hear former President Donald Trump's challenge to a House subpoena of records from his time in office …
'Big, big shifts': How Biden's civil rights pros have reoriented the Justice Department
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has launched several major investigations under President Joe Biden, an aggressive start after years of neglect during the Trump-era.
American Campus Communities marks 25-year partnership with PVAMU through $225,000 grant commitment
Long-term partners Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and American Campus Communities (ACC: NYSE) celebrate their 25-year partnership with the establishment of two academic scholarship programs and a new endowment.
Biden administration rolls out plan to address students' mental health
The Biden administration on Tuesday released a plan to address rising mental health concerns among students in schools across the country.
Bail jumping charges filed against DWI suspect blamed for 3 deaths in crash
Bail jumping charge have been filed against Camilo Morejon, 48, the Cuban national accused of filming himself drinking and driving on Facebook Live just moments before causing a crash last year that killed three people, Harris County District Attorney Kim …
Mayor Turner Recognizes October as National Code Compliance Month
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined leaders from the City and around the country in observing October as National Code Compliance Month, recognizing and appreciating the hard work done by the many City employees, contractors, and private citizens to keep our communities …
Houston- Based Luxury Hair Company Treated 5 Deserving Women to a Complimentary Makeover!
Early October, So Unique Hair partnered with several local hairstylists, makeup artists, photographers, and a videographer to provide the ultimate glam experience for 5 women with "Unique" stories. During their time on set the 5 ladies, who had never met …
Biden Administration Announces Executive Order To Close Educational Gap And Bring Equity For Black Americans
President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on Tuesday (Oct. 19) that seeks to begin the necessary work to address and eliminate the racial disparities in U.S. education and, as a result, provide economic opportunity. The administration has directed a …
MESSAGE OF CARE AND CONCERN: From the Desk of HHBCUAA President Dr. Veronica Johnson Williams
The President of the Houston HBCU Alumni Association and an alumni of Grambling State University, Dr. Veronica Johnson Williams, has issued a public statement concerning the recent shootings on the GSU campus.
