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Betye Saar, the groundbreaking artist whose powerful assemblage works challenged racism, reclaimed Black identity, and transformed everyday objects into symbols of resistance, died Sunday at her home in Los Angeles. She was 99, just days shy of her 100th birthday. Her family confirmed her death on Monday. Betye Saar - Instagram Photo Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures of the Black Arts Movement, Saar spent more than six decades creating works that confront

A new Fox News poll suggests that American voters are increasingly dissatisfied with both the nation's economic direction and its political leadership, signaling a potentially volatile environment heading into the 2026 midterm elections. The survey found widespread concern over the economy, declining approval ratings for President Donald Trump, and growing frustration with both major political parties. According to the poll, President Trump's overall job approval remains at 3

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of the Republican Party's most influential and recognizable figures, died Saturday following what his office described as a brief illness. He was 71. U.S. Senator Linsdey Graham, July 9, 1955 - July 11, 2026 (Official photo) Graham represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate for more than two decades after first being elected in 2002. Before serving in the Senate, he represented South Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2

President Donald Trump has unexpectedly delayed signing one of the most significant bipartisan housing bills in decades, tying the measure to an unrelated election proposal despite overwhelming support from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress. President Donald Trump The legislation, known as the **21st Century ROAD to Housing Act**, cleared the Senate by an 85-5 vote before passing the House 358-32, making it one of the most broadly supported major bills of the 119th C

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is celebrating what he calls a historic "peace deal" with Iran, declaring on social media that the conflict between the United States and Iran is effectively over. But details emerging from negotiators and administration officials suggest the agreement may be less a final peace settlement than a temporary extension of an existing ceasefire. President Donald Trump - Official Portrait In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump described the

The Republican-controlled House has approved a sweeping immigration enforcement package championed by President Donald Trump, delivering billions of dollars for border security, detention facilities, deportation operations, and immigration enforcement personnel. The bill will now move to the Republican controlled Senate where changes are expected; but, while much of the public debate has focused on immigration policy, a less-publicized provision tied to the legislation contin

New York Democrats are moving forward with a proposed constitutional amendment that could reshape the state's congressional redistricting process and potentially give Democrats an opportunity to gain several U.S. House seats ahead of the 2028 elections. The proposal, introduced this week in the Democratic-controlled Legislature, comes as redistricting battles intensify nationwide following efforts by Republican-led states to redraw congressional maps and a broader push by Pre

The Trump administration is facing mounting criticism after announcing plans to create a nearly $1.8 billion federal compensation fund for individuals who claim they were unfairly targeted or “weaponized against” by the federal government. Critics, including congressional Democrats and government watchdog groups, have labeled the proposal a political “slush fund” designed to benefit Trump allies and supporters. AI generated image of Donald Trump holding scales of justice The

Civil rights advocates, voters, and Democratic lawmakers across Tennessee are accusing Republican lawmakers of intentionally weakening Black political representation after the state approved a controversial new congressional map that dismantles Tennessee’s only majority-Black congressional district. State Senator London Lamar represents Tennessee's 33rd senate district as the youngest female and African America legislator in the Tennessee State Senate history The new map, pas

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rapper Kodak Black, whose legal name is Bill Kapri, was arrested this week in Central Florida on a felony drug trafficking charge involving MDMA, according to court and jail records. Rapper Kodak Black, whose legal name is Bill Kapri, was arrested in Orlando on a drug trafficking charge on Wednesday May 6 - Photo Orange County Florida Corrections Dept. Orange County Florida Corrections Dept. Authorities say the 28-year-old artist was booked into the Orange Cou

WASHINGTON — Authorities say a 31-year-old California man acted alone in a shooting that disrupted Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, sending hundreds of journalists and top government officials scrambling for cover and forcing the evacuation of President Donald Trump. Here is what is known so far about the suspect: Driver's license photo of Cole Tomas Allen Identity and background The suspect has been identified by law enforcement as Cole Tomas Allen,

ANNANDALE, Va. — Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife before taking his own life in what authorities describe as an apparent murder-suicide early Thursday, according to police. Justin Fairfax served as Virginia Lt. Gov from 2018 to 2022 Officers with the Fairfax County Police Department responded shortly after midnight to a residence in Annandale, Virginia, where they discovered two people dead inside the home. Preliminary findings indicat

Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured after a passenger jet collided with an emergency vehicle while landing at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, forcing a full airport shutdown that is expected to last into Monday afternoon. The aircraft, identified as Air Canada Express Flight 8646, struck a Port Authority fire truck on the runway at approximately 11:40 p.m. as it arrived from Montreal, according to federal officials and multiple media reports. Authorities said t

A national delegation of Black business leaders met with White House officials and members of Congress this week, pressing for expanded economic opportunities and policy reforms aimed at strengthening Black-owned enterprises across the United States. Photo: Front Row (L-R) - Charles DeBow, Lynne Patton, Dr. Ken Harris and Kevin Daniels The meetings, organized as part of the National Black Chamber of Commerce’s National Business Policy Conference in partnership with the Nation

The New York State Conservative Party is sharply criticizing Democratic leaders in Albany, accusing them of prioritizing their own financial interests while residents struggle with rising costs across the state. Gerard Kassar - NY State Conservative Party Chariman In a statement released this week, Gerard Kassar, chairman of the New York State Conservative Party, blasted Democrats for supporting a potential pay increase for state lawmakers and floated changes to the legislati

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas state Rep. James Talarico defeated U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate this week, setting up a closely watched general election that could test whether Democrats can compete statewide in one of the nation’s most reliably Republican states. Texas state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas With most ballots counted following the March 3 primary, Talarico secured roughly 52% of the vote to Cr