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Donald Trump Cuts NPR Interview Short After His “Rigged” Election Idea is Disputed

By Shawn Grant / January 13, 2022

Donald Trump can't take the heat when it's turned on him. Trump was a guest on the NPR show, Morning...

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Tests Positive for COVID-19

By Shawn Grant / January 12, 2022

Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot has tested for COVID-19. The controversial mayor announced her diagnosis on Twitter Tuesday afternoon. "Earlier today,...

President Biden is Set to Deliver State of the Union Address in March

By Shawn Grant / January 9, 2022

President Joe Biden will deliver his State of the Union Address on March 1, 2022. CNN notes Principal Deputy Press...

Kamala Harris Was Evacuated From a Location That Had a Pipe Bomb During Jan. 6 Riot

By Shawn Grant / January 8, 2022

The acts of Donald Trump instigated attacks on the Capitol have hit their first anniversary and more details continue to...

Jimmy Carter in New York Times Jan. 6 Op-Ed: “I Fear for Our Democracy”

By Shawn Grant / January 6, 2022

On the one-year anniversary of the Capitol Riots provoked by Donald Trump and carried out by his supporters, former President...

President Biden to Target Trump’s “Singular Responsibility” for Jan 6. Attacks in Anniversary Speech

By Shawn Grant / January 6, 2022

On the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attacks, Joe Biden will deliver a speech targeting Donald Trump and...

Trump Pulls the Plug on Press Conference Scheduled on Capitol Riots Anniversary

By Shawn Grant / January 6, 2022

Former President Donald Trump was set to address the press today (Jan. 6), the one-year mark of the Capitol riot...

Donald Trump Cuts NPR Interview Short After His “Rigged” Election Idea is Disputed

Shawn Grant

January 13, 2022

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Donald Trump can't take the heat when it's turned on him. Trump was a guest on the NPR show, Morning Edition, with host Steve Inskeep and he cut the conversation short as he was pressed about his claims of ele... Read Article

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Tests Positive for COVID-19

Shawn Grant

January 12, 2022

News, Politics

Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot has tested for COVID-19. The controversial mayor announced her diagnosis on Twitter Tuesday afternoon. "Earlier today, I tested positive for COVID-19," Lightfoot tweeted. "I am ... Read Article

President Biden is Set to Deliver State of the Union Address in March

Shawn Grant

January 9, 2022

Politics, Politics

President Joe Biden will deliver his State of the Union Address on March 1, 2022. CNN notes Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre revealed President Biden accepted Speaker of the Hosue Nancy Pelo... Read Article

Kamala Harris Was Evacuated From a Location That Had a Pipe Bomb During Jan. 6 Riot

Shawn Grant

January 8, 2022

News, Politics

The acts of Donald Trump instigated attacks on the Capitol have hit their first anniversary and more details continue to emerge. POLITICO details Kamala Harris, who at the time was a Vice President-elect, was ... Read Article

Jimmy Carter in New York Times Jan. 6 Op-Ed: “I Fear for Our Democracy”

Shawn Grant

January 6, 2022

News, Politics, Politics

On the one-year anniversary of the Capitol Riots provoked by Donald Trump and carried out by his supporters, former President Jimmy Carter has penned an op-ed in The New York Times titled "I Fear for Our Democ... Read Article

President Biden to Target Trump’s “Singular Responsibility” for Jan 6. Attacks in Anniversary Speech

Shawn Grant

January 6, 2022

Politics

On the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attacks, Joe Biden will deliver a speech targeting Donald Trump and his "singular responsibility" of empowering his supporters to invade the national landmark.... Read Article

Trump Pulls the Plug on Press Conference Scheduled on Capitol Riots Anniversary

Shawn Grant

January 6, 2022

News, Politics, Politics

Former President Donald Trump was set to address the press today (Jan. 6), the one-year mark of the Capitol riot by thousands of his supporters. According to Axios, those plans are off. Trump released a sta... Read Article

Family of Capitol Rioter Who Was Killed During Insurrection To Sue Capitol Police For $10 million

On the 1-Year Anniversary of the Capitol Riots, Police Chief Says Threats Have Become More Common

Shawn Grant

January 6, 2022

News, Politics

On Jan. 6, America will see the first anniversary of the Capitol Insurrection that rocked the country following Joe Biden beating Donald Trump in the 2020 election. Speaking with CBS News, U.S. Capitol Police ... Read Article

Ahead of Jan. 6 Anniversary, Capitol Police Chief Says Threats Have Become More Common

Shawn Grant

January 4, 2022

News, Politics

New NYC Mayor Eric Adams Bikes to His Second Day in Office

Shawn Grant

January 4, 2022

Politics, Politics

New York City mayor Eric Adams was sworn into office as a part of the city's New Year's Eve celebrations. For his first week on the job, Mayor Adams is joining the people of his city and biking through its bus... Read Article

GA Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Personal Twitter Account Permanently Suspended for Spreading COVID-19 Misinformation

Shawn Grant

January 4, 2022

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Violate Twitter's COVID misinformation policy, and your account will get suspended. That's the reality for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., who was marked with "repeated violations" against the policy. "... Read Article

Michelle Obama and Her “Boo” Send Out Happy New Year Message Online

Shawn Grant

January 3, 2022

Politics, Politics

It's 2022 and Michelle Obama celebrated with her boo, Barack Obama. The forever First Lady and the 44th President of the United States shared a photo on social media. "Happy New Year from me and my boo!" Mi... Read Article

Eric Adams Sworn In, Delivers First Address As Mayor Of New York City

Kim SoMajor

January 2, 2022

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Eric Adams delivers his first speech as New York City's 110th Mayor. The city's second Black Mayor struck an optimistic tone in his New Year's Day address, telling New Yorkers that despite the persistence ... Read Article

ICYMI: Congress Launches Investigation Into Live Nation For Role In Astroworld Tragedy

Kim SoMajor

December 26, 2021

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Congress will launch an investigation into the Astroworld concert that claimed the lives of 10 people. The House Oversight Committee hearing will focus on Live Nation's role in the planning and safety of t... Read Article

Congress House Committee Launches Live Nation Investigation For Role In Astroworld Tragedy

Kim SoMajor

December 24, 2021

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The Biden Administration Announces Extension of Student Loan Payment Pause

Shawn Grant

December 23, 2021

News, Politics

For many Americans, student loan payments were set to restart on Feb. 1. In an announcement yesterday, President Joe Biden announced an extension of the student loan payment pause for an extra 90 days. “Giv... Read Article

Congressional Rep. Wants To Award Congressional Gold Medal To Kyle Rittenhouse

Sha Be Allah

November 26, 2021

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According to a report from the New York Post, a Congressional representative wants to award Kyle Rittenhouse, the shooter in the Kenosha Riots who was recently acquitted after killing two people, the Congressi... Read Article

The White House Reveals the Biden Family Thanksgiving Meal

Shawn Grant

November 26, 2021

Politics

President Biden celebrated Thanksgiving like many others across America. Dinner made it to the Biden's home at Nantucket Island and White House press secretary Kelly O'Donnell revealed what was on the menu. ... Read Article

Capitol Hill Riot’s “QAnon Shaman” Get Sentenced To 41 Months In Federal Prison

Sha Be Allah

November 17, 2021

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The man who was called the "QAnon Shamam" during the storming of Capitol Hill, which will forever be known as the "Capitol Hill Riots", was sentenced to 41 months behind bars for his role in the January 6 insu... Read Article

Eric Adams Elected As NYC’s Second Black Mayor In The City’s History

Sha Be Allah

November 3, 2021

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According to a report from The New York Times, former NYPD Capt. and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has been elected as New York City's 110th mayor, making him the second Black mayor chosen by the peopl... Read Article