Clyburn voices concern of redistricting ‘adversely affecting the lives of Black people’
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said in an interview that while he did not have an issue with Republicans or Democrats using redistricting to provide a partisan advantage, he noted that “I do have a problem when it comes to the result adversely affecting the lives of Black people." "Aggressive redistricting efforts, that's one thing. To be suppressive of Black voter strength, that's another thing," Clyburn told CBS News’ Robert Costa. "Yes, Demo
Read MoreZelensky calls for strength ahead of Ukrainian Independence Day, fears of Russian escalation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for strength in an address to the nation on Saturday amid fears of a possible escalation by Russia and as the country nears its Independence Day. “We must all be strong enough to resist any enemy provocations – as much as it takes to make the occupiers answer for all their blows and terror – for Kharkiv and Donbas, for Azovstal and Mykolaiv, for the filtration camps, for Bucha, Irpin for all cities... We must all be strong enough to endure and go all the way to Ukrainian victory,” Zelensky
Read MoreThe case for more IRS funding
Though the Inflation Reduction Act is enormously popular, some politicians and pundits are trying to generate hysteria about one feature: Funding for the IRS. All the false claims are distracting us from two important things: how necessary the funding increase is to reverse the longstanding underfunding of this critical government agency, and how this funding will directly help average Americans get money owed to them while cracking down on billionaire tax cheats. Bonus: It will
Read MoreWorld Food Programme increasing support for Horn of Africa as drought lingers, famine threat looms
The World Food Programme (WFP), the food-assistance branch of the United Nations, is expanding its aid to the eastern Horn of Africa as the region continues to face intense droughts that are increasing the threat of famine. The WFP said in a release on Fr
Read MoreTrump endorses Gaetz ahead of Florida primary
Former President Trump said on Saturday he would be endorsing Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) ahead of Florida’s primary next Tuesday. “@RepMattGaetz is a relentless Fighter for the incredible people of Florida’s 1st Congressional District!” Trump said on his Truth Social. “Matt is a Champion of our MAGA Agenda, who tirelessly works to Drain the Swamp, Secure the Border, Support our Brave Veterans and Law Enforcement, Defend the Second Amendment, Stand Up to the Woke Mob, and Fight the Never-Ending
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