By Caitlin Yilek Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday that TSA agents with “exemplary service” during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.Noem said the bonus checks, on top of their back pay, are “for stepping up, taking on extra shifts, for showing up each and every day.” She announced the bonuses at
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By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. and Sahil Kapur The government shutdown has ended, but Senate Democrats didn’t get a key provision they were fighting for: extending the Obamacare tax credits that are set to expire at the end of the year. The credits, also referred to as enhanced subsidies, have kept health care premiums affordable for millions of Americans. Open enrollment
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ByKatherine Faulders, Lauren Peller, and Allison Pecorin Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday the House will hold a standalone vote next week on stripping out a Senate provision in the government funding bill that allows senators to sue the government if their phone records are investigated without notifying them. Eight Republican senators had their phone records subpoenaed by special counsel
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By Scott Wong More than seven weeks after her special election victory, Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva stood on the House floor and took the oath of office Wednesday, marking the end of a bitter standoff with GOP Speaker Mike Johnson, who had refused to seat her during the record government shutdown. Johnson swore Grijalva in as
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The Student Center at Bowie State University buzzed with excitement as students and faculty gathered around the ENVSN Fest HBCU Tour pop-up shop. Partnering with Her Campus Bowie State, the ENVSN Foundation brought empowerment, mentorship, and a touch of beauty to campus life. When asked what inspired her to get involved with ENVSN, one member shared, “I really
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Stanley Andrisse received his second chance after earning his Ph.D. in physiology from Saint Louis University. Stanley Andrisse is inspiring his students with his lectures and journey to the classroom. The HBCU professor had an untraditional pathway to academia. He overcame a stint in maximum-security prison to become a tenured faculty member at the Howard
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Graduating from an HBCU is exciting, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming. You might feel pressure to follow usual paths like business, teaching, or STEM jobs, but these days, you have a lot more ways to use your skills after graduation. You can look for jobs that fit what you’re good at and
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Written By Lexx Thornton President Donald Trump recently announced a proposal to send $2,000 tariff-funded checks to every lower- and middle-income American household, a move that has immediately sparked concern among economic experts.  The proposal, which Trump unveiled over the weekend on Truth Social, promises a “dividend of at least $2000 a person” paid directly
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Written By Lexx Thornton The nationally syndicated Café Mocha show proudly celebrated a monumental milestone—the 15th Anniversary of Café Mocha and the Salute THEM Awards at the legendary Howard Theatre in Washington, DC. The 5-time Gracie Award-winning broadcast, known for bringing “radio from a woman’s perspective” to the airwaves, marked its Crystal Anniversary by honoring
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Written by Lexx Thornton Luxury conglomerate LVMH is reportedly exploring the sale of its 50% stake in Fenty Beauty, the successful cosmetics brand it co-owns with singer and entrepreneur Rihanna. LVMH is currently working with investment bank Evercore to explore the sale of its half of the company. The process is confidential, according to four
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