Trump stresses unity at West Point amid tension with military
President Donald Trump is highlighting the diversity of West Point’s graduating class and appealing for America’s newest officers to uphold the country’s core values, a speech emphasizing unity at a time when the commander in chief’s relationship with military leaders has become strained and questions have arisen about the role of soldiers in a civil society.
President Donald Trump is highlighting the diversity of West Point’s graduating class and appealing for America’s newest officers to uphold the country’s core values, a speech emphasizing unity at a time when the commander in chief’s relationship with military leaders has become strained and questions have arisen about the role of soldiers in a civil society.
Biden’s VP list narrows: Warren, Harris, Susan Rice, others
Joe Biden’s search for a running mate is entering a second round of vetting for a dwindling list of potential vice presidential nominees, with several black women in strong contention.
Joe Biden’s search for a running mate is entering a second round of vetting for a dwindling list of potential vice presidential nominees, with several black women in strong contention.
Trump administration revokes transgender health protection
The policy shift, long-sought by the president's religious and socially conservative supporters, defines gender as a person's biological sex.
The policy shift, long-sought by the president's religious and socially conservative supporters, defines gender as a person's biological sex.
Ohio lawmaker asks if less hand washing contributes to COVID-19 rates for ‘colored population’
Huffman, who is also a Dayton-area emergency room physician, caused controversy after he questioned Angela Dawson, executive director of the Ohio Commission of Minority Health, on Tuesday over why the COVID-19 rates for black Ohioans were higher than other populations.
Huffman, who is also a Dayton-area emergency room physician, caused controversy after he questioned Angela Dawson, executive director of the Ohio Commission of Minority Health, on Tuesday over why the COVID-19 rates for black Ohioans were higher than other populations.
Jose Andres promises to feed voters in long lines on election day
Jose Andres’ rise to DMV folk hero status continues apace.
Jose Andres’ rise to DMV folk hero status continues apace.
Black Tulsans call Trump rally plan 'a slap in the face'
Black community and political leaders called on President Donald Trump to at least change the Juneteenth date for a rally kicking off his return to public campaigning, saying Thursday that plans for a rally on the day that marks the end of slavery in America come as a “slap in the face.”
Black community and political leaders called on President Donald Trump to at least change the Juneteenth date for a rally kicking off his return to public campaigning, saying Thursday that plans for a rally on the day that marks the end of slavery in America come as a “slap in the face.”
Army Gen. Mark Milley says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk
“I should not have been there,” the Joint Chiefs chairman said in remarks to a National Defense University commencement ceremony.
“I should not have been there,” the Joint Chiefs chairman said in remarks to a National Defense University commencement ceremony.
Rapper Scarface recovering 2 months after COVID-19 diagnosis: 'I am glad to be alive'
More than two months after he tested positive for COVID-19, Houston rapper Scarface says he is still a little weak and has to undergo dialysis daily, but he is "glad to be alive."
More than two months after he tested positive for COVID-19, Houston rapper Scarface says he is still a little weak and has to undergo dialysis daily, but he is "glad to be alive."
LeBron James forms group aimed at getting African-Americans to vote, tackling voter suppression
LeBron James and several other athletes announced Wednesday they are forming a group aimed at energizing black voters and tackling voter suppression in cities ahead of the 2020 election.
LeBron James and several other athletes announced Wednesday they are forming a group aimed at energizing black voters and tackling voter suppression in cities ahead of the 2020 election.
Trump administration opposes $600 unemployment benefits extension
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
Ray Ciccarelli leaving NASCAR saying he doesn’t like the direction it is headed
NASCAR driver Ray Ciccarelli took to Facebook Wednesday to announce he is leaving the sport once the 2020 season is over.
NASCAR driver Ray Ciccarelli took to Facebook Wednesday to announce he is leaving the sport once the 2020 season is over.
Virginia man’s death inspires proposed change in federal police body cam policy
There are renewed efforts to require federal police to wear body cameras.
There are renewed efforts to require federal police to wear body cameras.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan further lifts restrictions in phase 2 of reopening plan
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is lifting more restrictions in Stage Two of the state's "Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery" plan.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is lifting more restrictions in Stage Two of the state's "Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery" plan.
Trump picks Tulsa on June 19 for return of signature campaign rallies
Trump made the announcement as he met with a handful of African American supporters Wednesday afternoon for a roundtable discussion.
Trump made the announcement as he met with a handful of African American supporters Wednesday afternoon for a roundtable discussion.
Trump says administration ‘would not even consider’ renaming military bases that honor Confederates
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday that his administration “would not even consider” renaming various military bases like North Carolina's Fort Bragg that honor Confederate officers who led the fight against the Union and directly or implicitly defended slavery.
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday that his administration “would not even consider” renaming various military bases like North Carolina's Fort Bragg that honor Confederate officers who led the fight against the Union and directly or implicitly defended slavery.
DC mayor tested for COVID-19 after demonstrations
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser was tested for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday – several days after she spent time in the streets with hundreds of protesters, often without a mask.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser was tested for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday – several days after she spent time in the streets with hundreds of protesters, often without a mask.
'Harry Potter' creator JK Rowling responds to critics over her transgender comments
“Harry Potter” creator J.K. Rowling says she refuses to “bow down” to criticism about her recent comments about transgender people. Rowling published a post on her blog website Wednesday in response to the backlash and her concerns over “new trans activism.”
“Harry Potter” creator J.K. Rowling says she refuses to “bow down” to criticism about her recent comments about transgender people. Rowling published a post on her blog website Wednesday in response to the backlash and her concerns over “new trans activism.”
Trump administration to reportedly lift ban on baiting and killing hibernating bears and wolves in Alaska
The rule change reverses an Obama-era ban on hunting methods such as baiting bears with doughnuts and shooting swimming caribou from a boat.
The rule change reverses an Obama-era ban on hunting methods such as baiting bears with doughnuts and shooting swimming caribou from a boat.
Pharrell proposes Black Lives Matter mural on Virginia Beach boardwalk: 'VB, let's make this happen'
Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams is proposing his hometown paint a “Black Lives Matter” mural on the Oceanfront boardwalk.
Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams is proposing his hometown paint a “Black Lives Matter” mural on the Oceanfront boardwalk.
Gov Ralph Northam confirms phase 2 reopening for Northern Virginia Friday, discusses upcoming school year
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam confirmed on Tuesday that Northern Virginia will join the rest of the state in phase 2 of the state’s reopening process on Friday, and also took time to discuss what the 2020-2021 school year will look like.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam confirmed on Tuesday that Northern Virginia will join the rest of the state in phase 2 of the state’s reopening process on Friday, and also took time to discuss what the 2020-2021 school year will look like.