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The Independent's Andrew Feinberg was removed from the press pool assigned to cover President Donald Trump's Iowa trip following an Oval Office exchange. The White House Correspondents' Association condemned the move as retaliation. Meanwhile, CNN is threatening further legal action over Air Force One access after a federal judge ordered the restoration of White House press credentials for CNN, MS...

The NAACP is partnering with former Vice President Kamala Harris for town halls in Milwaukee on Oct. 26 and Atlanta on Oct. 29. Harris and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson will discuss community priorities, how national policies affect families and the importance of staying engaged beyond Election Day. The events will also offer nonpartisan voter education resources ahead of the Nov. 3 midt...

With 13 days until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump is campaigning for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina. More than $34 million has poured into the race against Democrat Annie Andrews, while Republicans shift resources from North Carolina and Trump's approval rating falls to 31% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leadi...

On this day in 2024, Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott made hip-hop history as the first rappers to receive the National Medal of Arts. President Joe Biden presented the honors at a White House ceremony celebrating 39 recipients of the National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals. Elliott marked the milestone by thanking Biden and celebrating Queen Latifah for opening doors for generations...

Dr. Richard E. Holmes, the first Black student to enroll at Mississippi State University, died Oct. 16 at age 82. A native of Starkville, Holmes integrated the university in 1965, earned two degrees there and later graduated from Michigan State University's medical school. After spending more than 20 years as an emergency room physician in Birmingham, Alabama, he returned to Mississippi State in 2...

President Donald Trump has waived planned Russia-related sanctions and tariffs that were scheduled to begin taking effect Oct. 18, citing concerns about their economic impact and ongoing negotiations over the war in Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the administration could take up to 60 days to review the measures, although the executive order does not set an expiration date for the wa...

On Oct. 19, 1943, legendary actor and activist Paul Robeson made Broadway history starring in William Shakespeare's "Othello" at New York City's Shubert Theatre. Robeson became the first Black actor to portray Othello on Broadway, performing alongside a largely white cast during an era of widespread racial segregation. Directed by Margaret Webster, the groundbreaking production ran for 296 perform...

President Donald Trump is facing widespread disapproval as the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach. A new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll finds just 33% of Americans approve of his job performance, while 66% disapprove. Separate NBC News and Fox News polls put his approval at 34% and 36%, respectively. With control of Congress at stake, the results highlight voter dissatisfaction, although presi...

A national coalition led by the NAACP, National Urban League, 100 Black Men of America, Black Men Vote and Woke Vote is launching a nonpartisan campaign to mobilize 100,000 Black men ahead of the midterm elections. The week of action culminates in the inaugural National Black Man Voter Day on Saturday, Oct. 24. More than 5,000 Black men have already participated in organizing efforts, with planned...

A new Hart Research survey of 1,026 registered voters across 61 competitive or potentially competitive House districts finds growing concerns about household expenses ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Sixty percent of respondents said President Donald Trump is making energy prices worse, while 54% said the same about Republicans in Congress. Grocery costs, gasoline prices and utility bills ar...

The FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service and U.S. Capitol Police are investigating suspicious letters sent to election officials and congressional offices nationwide ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Some letters contained unidentified white powder, although preliminary tests on certain mailings have come back negative for dangerous substances. At least one envelope bore a return address previ...

On Oct. 16, 1968, Olympic medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised black-gloved fists during the national anthem at the Mexico City Olympics, protesting racial injustice and poverty in America. Their historic demonstration led to their suspension from the U.S. Olympic team and became an enduring symbol of the civil rights movement. Twenty-seven years later, on Oct. 16, 1995, hundreds of thous...

President Donald Trump has reversed plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009. The decision follows criticism from lawmakers, religious leaders and survivors who opposed turning the execution into a public spectacle. Hasan's execution remains scheduled for Dec. 3. Subscribe to our newsletter to s...

A red Chicago Bulls jersey worn and autographed by Michael Jordan during Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals has sold for a record-breaking $14 million. The historic sale, arranged by Hunt Auctions, makes it the most expensive piece of basketball memorabilia ever sold and the second-highest known price for a game-worn sports jersey. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from...

A federal appeals court has blocked California from requiring nonuniformed federal agents to display identification. The unanimous ruling follows a February decision that blocked the state's ban on agents wearing masks. The two rulings have raised concerns about accountability when people stopped or detained by masked immigration officers cannot see their faces or obtain identifying information at...

More than 5 million fewer Americans are receiving SNAP benefits, including an estimated 2 million children, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. SNAP participation fell 13% between July 2025 and June 2026, reaching its lowest level in 17 years. Researchers say an improving economy is unlikely to explain the decline, pointing instead to tighter eligibility rules and federal fund...

U.S. inflation climbed to 3.7% in September, up from 3.4% in August, as consumer prices jumped 0.6% in a single month. Gasoline prices were the biggest driver, averaging $4.33 a gallon, according to AAA, as the war with Iran continues pushing fuel costs higher. While inflation excluding food and energy stood at 2.6%, American families continue facing rising everyday expenses. The report is the fin...

Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Tina Knowles attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the Knowles-Rowland House in Houston. The renovated facility will provide 31 permanent supportive housing units for people who have experienced chronic homelessness, including 16 units designed for residents with mobility or sensory impairments. Originally opened in 1999 with funding from Destiny'...

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia made her debut Tuesday with a briefing lasting about 14 minutes, more than eight of which were devoted to her opening statement. Zacharia took questions from reporters representing just three news outlets: Breitbart, Fox News and the Daily Mail. When Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy asked whether the U.S. had stopped sharing intelligence with Ukrain...

Hospitals across the United States are closing maternity wards, and health experts warn President Donald Trump's Medicaid cuts could accelerate the trend. According to The Guardian, the advocacy group Protect Our Care reports that 52 maternity wards have closed since July 2025, with eight additional closures announced. Hospitals in Virginia and Georgia have cited upcoming Medicaid policy changes a...

On Oct. 13, 1914, pioneering Black American inventor Garrett Morgan received a U.S. patent for his safety hood, an early version of the modern gas mask. Designed to protect firefighters and workers from smoke and dangerous fumes, the invention proved its value in 1916 when an explosion trapped workers in a tunnel beneath Lake Erie in Cleveland, Ohio. Morgan, his brother and two volunteers wore the...

Federal agents searched the Washington home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., just 22 days before the midterm elections, prompting accusations of political targeting from the Congressional Black Caucus. CBC Chair Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, D-N.Y., and other caucus members questioned the legal basis for the search and cited President Donald Trump's history of attacks on Omar.  The Justice Department sa...

President Donald Trump's agreement to purchase Russian diesel is drawing bipartisan opposition in Washington as Americans face high fuel costs. Seven senators urged the administration to reverse course Sunday, while Brent crude was trading above $105 a barrel Monday morning. Trump announced the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, saying it was intended to lower fuel prices ahead...

On Oct. 12, 1908, pioneering novelist and journalist Ann Petry was born in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Trained as a pharmacist, Petry later worked as a journalist in Harlem, where her experiences with racism, poverty and housing discrimination helped shape her writing. In 1946, she published her groundbreaking debut novel, "The Street," about a Black single mother struggling to build a better life...

President Donald Trump has tapped Katie Zacharia to serve as his next White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt, who stepped down Aug. 27 to spend more time with her children. Zacharia currently serves as a senior communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, and previously worked at the Department of Homeland Security. No official sta...