U.S. Senate passes major health, tax and climate bill in boost for Democrats
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate, along party lines, passed a sweeping energy, health care, climate and tax package Sunday afternoon,…
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Harris emerges as top abortion voice, warns of more fallout
WASHINGTON (AP) — During Brett Kavanaugh’s 2018 Supreme Court confirmation hearings, then-California Sen. Kamala Harris asked the judge if he…
VP Harris blasts draft Supreme Court decision
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris is blasting the draft U.S. Supreme Court decision that would overturn federal abortion rights.…
Jackson confirmed as first Black female high court justice
WASHINGTON — Ketanji Brown Jackson will make history by becoming the first Black woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme…
Black sororities blaze trail of achievement
In Kamala Harris’ speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention, she saluted seven women who “inspired us to pick up…
Biden takes helm: ‘Democracy has prevailed’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, summoning American…
Inaugural event to celebrate resiliency of Black Americans
DETROIT (AP) — The resiliency, culture and heroism of Black Americans and the African diaspora will be the central theme…
Harris is resigning Senate seat to move to VP role
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will resign her Senate seat on Monday, two days before she and President-elect Joe…
After a tumultuous 2020, Black leaders weigh next steps
DETROIT (AP) — As a barrier-breaking year draws to a close, there’s one undeniable fact: the strength of Black political…
Biden, Harris to take oath amid virus restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will take their oaths of office outside the U.S.…
Biden turns 78, will be oldest U.S. president
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden turned 78 on Friday. In two months, he’ll take the reins of a politically…
What’s next for evangelicals after Trump leaves office?
Donald Trump, by his own words and actions, does not appear to be the most religious person. He has claimed…
Harris pays tribute to Black women in first speech as VP-elect
Vice president-elect Kamala Harris paid tribute Saturday to the women, particularly Black women, upon whose shoulders she stands as she…
BIDEN-HARRIS WIN 2020 ELECTION
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., 77, was elected Saturday as the 46th president of the United States, defeating President Donald Trump…
Biden transition team at work as vote count nears end
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden’s transition team isn’t waiting for a verdict in the presidential race before getting to…
Biden wins Wisconsin and Michigan, narrowing Trump’s path
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden has won Michigan and Wisconsin, pushing him closer to 270 Electoral College votes and narrowing…