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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

A majority of New York voters support allowing New York City to raise income taxes on residents earning at least $1 million, while Gov. Kathy Hochul maintains a sizable lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman in a hypothetical gubernatorial matchup, according to a new Siena College poll released Wednesday. The survey found that 54% of New York voters support giving New York City the authority to raise taxes on millionaires, compared with 29% who oppose the proposal. Su

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday night drew sharp partisan contrasts, with Republicans praising what they described as a historic year of economic growth and strengthened national security, while Democrats accused the president of distorting reality and ignoring rising costs facing American families. President Donald Trump delivers 2026 SOTU address - Photo: White House In a speech before a joint session of Congress, Trump declared the start of a ne

For more than five decades, the Rev. Jesse Jackson walked a political tightrope that few leaders have managed to navigate: he agitated when the nation was complacent, confronted when power resisted change, and built coalitions when progress required compromise. Rev. Jesse Jackson ( October 8, 1941 – February 17, 2026) That balance — sometimes praised, sometimes criticized — defined his career and helped reshape American politics. The Agitator Jackson came of age in the moveme