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Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey
President Donald Trump on Tuesday fired FBI Director James Comey, sweeping away the man who is responsible for the bureau's investigation into whether members of his campaign team colluded with Russia in its interference in last year's election.
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Has the presidency changed Trump?
Never mind that he loved the idea of what he would accomplish by this point during the campaign. ("Just think of what we can accomplish in the first 100 days," he told crowds.)
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Journalists Call Out White House Claims On Terror Reporting
Journalists called out a White House claim that news outlets are failing to adequately report terror attacks.
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Cornyn Leads Effort to Combat Online Exploitation of Children
“As more and more children have access to the internet at a younger age, it’s critical that our law enforcement agencies have the support and tools they need to protect our children from predators,” Sen. Cornyn said. “By empowering law enforcement to communicate and coordinate across all levels, we can help make the internet a safer place for our children and guard against future threats. This bill builds on my work as Texas Attorney General, and I’m proud to partner with this bipartisan group to continue this effort at the national level.”
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Cosby Books On Library List For ‘Most Challenged’ Works
A celebrity once beloved among young people now finds himself on a list of books parents and other community members most wish to see removed from libraries: Bill Cosby.
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CNN Town Hall: HHS Secretary Tom Price Caught In a Political Storm
Just a month into his new job, Tom Price is smack-dab in the center of a political storm. As President Donald Trump's Health and Human Services secretary, Price -- a former congressman and a longtime critic of Obamacare -- is now responsible for selling the Republican Party's controversial new plan to overhaul the Affordable Care Act to his former colleagues and the public.
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Shaw University’s President in Historic Summit Between HBCU Leaders and Congressional Members
Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy of Shaw University, one of the nation’s youngest college presidents, was recently part of an important summit organized by Senator Tim Scott, the first African-American senator from South Carolina, and Representative Mark Walker, a North Carolina Republican.
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'Driving While Black' ties mobility restrictions of the past directly to the present
"Driving While Black" has a specific modern meaning. "Driving While Black: Space, Race and Mobility in America" turns out to be an extremely rich and detailed PBS documentary, exploring the long history of restrictions on Black movement, from slavery through the present. As part of that journey, the two-hour film addresses not only modern-day issues of policing but deeper ones about the American Dream denied.
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Senate to hold hearing on Chad Wolf's nomination for Homeland Security secretary this week
The Senate is moving ahead with Chad Wolf's nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security amid concerns about the legitimacy of his appointment, with a full committee hearing scheduled for Thursday morning.
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Commissioners Court Takes Action to Help Those Facing Evictions
CARES Act Eviction Protections And Additional Unemployment Assistance Payments are Set to End
Since federal eviction protections ended last Saturday, Harris County Commissioners Court took action to help those facing evictions in the coming months. After hearing testimony from members of the Housing Stability Task Force and advocates for tenants’ rights, the court approved measures to provide relief to residents.
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The DACA Debate Isn't the Only Immigration Fight in Congress
Even as Democrats and President Donald Trump near consensus on a deal to protect young undocumented immigrants, a bill passed in the House on Thursday reveals the deep divisions over immigration that remain on Capitol Hill.
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New Book Proposes Universal Principles From the Bible for Solutions to America's Social and Financial Problems
On July 2, 2020 the book entitled, From Church House to Main Street, by Edward Wayne Kimbrough, involving ten years of research, was completed by the publisher. The book is based on a scientific analysis of the Holy Bible to develop Universal Principles that can bring unity to the American people and the world community.
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5 Wise Things Retirees Can Do With Their Stimulus Checks
Stimulus checks being sent to millions of Americans are seen as a lifeline for many. The economic calamity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in massive unemployment, shrinking bank accounts, and tightened family budgets, and the $1200 check can provide a little breathing room while paying for some essentials.
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Target expands childcare and paid family leave benefits as retailers battle for talent
America's top retailers are trying to outmatch each other with new employee benefits to attract workers as unemployment hovers near its lowest level in decades.
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Army sends additional criminal investigators to Fort Sill following sexual assault allegation
Additional Army criminal investigators have been sent to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in the wake of a soldier's allegation about sexual assault that may have involved multiple Army personnel in more than one incident, several Army officials told CNN.
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US and other countries say they will hold Taliban to promises to let people leave Afghanistan after August 31
The US, along with about 100 other countries, said they will hold the Taliban to their promises that they will allow people to leave the country after August 31, according to a joint statement released Sunday.
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Twitch officially bans blackface, swastikas and the Confederate flag in new, targeted guidelines
In one of the most targeted and far-reaching social media guidelines issued by a major tech company, Twitch said it is beefing up its policy against hateful images on its platform and adding a ban on the Confederate flag. The new rules will take effect January 22.
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Lizzo Reacts To Beyoncé Shoutout On ‘Break My Soul’ Remix
Lizzo took to Twitter to express her excitement over Beyoncé's shout out in the "Break My Soul" remix.
The internet is still buzzing over Beyoncé’s latest album and Lizzo is the latest member of the Beyhive to take to the platform to express her excitement over Bey’s latest track.
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JSU alumnus Judge Carlton Reeves confirmed as Commissioner and Chair for U.S. Sentencing Commission
Jackson State University alumnus Judge Carlton Reeves, J.D., makes history as the first Black man to serve as Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission following President Biden’s nomination in May.
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New School Year Tips From a Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Kids’ feet grow and change quickly, which means you’ll likely be shoe shopping this back-to-school season. As you head to the store, consider these tips and insights from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS).
