Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial came to an end on Saturday after the Senate decided to acquit him on the charge of “incitement of insurrection” following the Jan 6 attack on the Capitol. The vote was 57-43. Every Democrat voted to find him “guilty,” the question technically before the Senate, …
Read More »The Black Women Of The Biden-Harris Administration: Zephranie Buetow
During his presidential campaign, then-candidate Joe Biden vowed his cabinet would be “the most diverse in history.” It seems as President he is living up to that promise. There are more women and people of color in President Biden’s proposed cabinet than in the last four administrations. “Building a diverse team …
Read More »Watch Live: The Second Impeachment Trial Of Donald Trump
The historic second Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is coming to a close. Trump’s attorneys used just two and a half of their allotted sixteen hours to mount their defense of the former President. The main part of their presentation was a video spliced together of Democrats saying …
Read More »Senate To Award Capitol Police Officer Congressional Gold Medal
On Friday, the Senate passed legislation to award Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman the Congressional Gold Medal for his actions responding to the Jan. 6 attacks at the Capitol. The Senate passed the legislation via unanimous consent as it wrapped up the fourth day of former President Trump’s impeachment trial. …
Read More »North Carolina Man Charged With Threatening To Assassinate Pres. Biden
A federal criminal complaint was unsealed in federal court on Thursday, charging David Kyle Reeves of Gastonia, N.C., with threatening the President of the United States. Reeves was arrested on February 5 and charged with making a threat against the President Joe Biden. He faces a maximum penalty of five years …
Read More »GOP Representative Lauren Boebert Faces Investigation Over $22k Mileage Reimbursement
How many miles does an average person drive per year? According to AAA, the average American drives 12,500 miles per year. That number drastically reduced in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic and multiple nationwide stay at home orders. Unlike most average Americans, freshman GOP Representative Lauren Boebert states she …
Read More »Watch Live: The Second Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump
The historic second Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump continues today. House Democrats closed their impeachment case against Trump on Thursday by linking his history of incendiary rhetoric and months-long campaign to undermine the November election to the statements of insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 Former …
Read More »The Black Women Of The Biden-Harris Administration: Erin Wilson
During his presidential campaign, then-candidate Joe Biden vowed his cabinet would be “the most diverse in history.” It seems as President he is living up to that promise. There are more women and people of color in President Biden’s proposed cabinet than in the last four administrations. “Building a diverse team …
Read More »Senator Raphael Warnock Introduces Bill To Help Black Farmers
Newly elected Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia introduced a $5 billion Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act as part of the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief stimulus package. It aims to provide immediate financial relief to Black, indigenous and Hispanic farmers. The bill would provide direct payments to farmers of …
Read More »CDC Will Release New Guidelines For Reopening Schools
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will release new guidelines for reopening schools on Friday. The National Education Association surveyed 3,305 of its members and found 82% have not received the COVID-19 vaccine. According to CNN, CDC’s key strategies for reopening schools include hand washing, masking, social distancing, cleaning …
Read More »HUD To Enforce Fair Housing Act To Prohibit Discrimination, Reversing Trump Policy
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it will administer and enforce the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The move follows an executive order signed by President Joe Biden on his first day in office …
Read More »Watch Live: The Second Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump
The historic second Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump has begun. On Wednesday House impeachment managers, led by lead manager Rep. Jamie Raskin, played violent video scenes of the Jan. 6 attack. Some of the footage was never seen before video from Capitol security cameras. The managers spent the …
Read More »Trump Appointed Postmaster General Wants To Keep Job
Two Day Express mail is taking weeks to arrive, mail collection is inconsistent, and Americans are still receiving Christmas cards two months into the new year. The man who many blame for the collapse of the US Postal Service, Louis Dejoy, believes he should keep his job as Postmaster General. …
Read More »The Black Women Of The Biden-Harris Administration: Kristen Clarke
During his presidential campaign, then-candidate Joe Biden vowed his cabinet would be “the most diverse in history.” It seems as President he is living up to that promise. There are more women and people of color in President Biden’s proposed cabinet than in the last four administrations. “Building a diverse team …
Read More »Parler Offered Trump 40% Of Company For Posting Exclusivity
During Donald Trump‘s presidency, there were numerous ethical conflicts. The former Commander In Chief peddled influence from Trump Tower, promoted products from The Oval Office, and used the Department Of Justice to settle personal grievances. Newly uncovered documents show that Trump sought to use his office for personal gain one …
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