ByLaura Romero and Luke Barr Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem directed that hundreds of Venezuelan men who were removed from the U.S. in March be transferred to El Salvador, despite a federal judge ordering deportation planes turned around, according to a new court filing from Trump administration lawyers. In the filing late Tuesday, the Department of Justice
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Florida A&M University (FAMU) has named John F. Davis, a veteran business and government leader, as its next vice president and director of athletics, signaling what President Marva Johnson calls “a new era of innovation, fiscal discipline, and transformational leadership” for Rattler Athletics. Davis will officially begin his role on January 5, 2026. In a dual announcement, Angela Suggs, a respected FAMU
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For the third year in a row, I had the opportunity to attend the HBCU First Look Film Festival—an annual celebration of Black creativity, culture, and cinematic excellence. Each year, this event continues to spotlight emerging voices and honor trailblazers who’ve paved the way in film and television. From thought-provoking panels to celebrity appearances and
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Written by Lexx Thornton The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a proposed rule that would charge a non-refundable $18 fee to domestic travelers who arrive at airport checkpoints without an acceptable form of identification (AFOID), such as a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or a U.S. passport. The proposed fee is intended to cover the
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Written By Lexx Thornton Benedict College is proudly celebrating the fifth consecutive year of its forward-thinking fall academic calendar, an approach that ensures students receive a full semester of instruction while allowing them to depart for home following the Thanksgiving break. The model, praised for its efficiency and student-centered design, eliminates the traditional December return
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Written By Lexx Thornton Governor Josh Shapiro has officially signed the CROWN Act into law, making Pennsylvania the 28th state in the nation to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on natural hair texture and protective hairstyles associated with racial and cultural identity. The landmark legislation, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural
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By The Associated Press Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died. She was 111. Her grandson Ike Howard said Monday
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By Ryan J. Reilly, Frank Thorp V, Kyle Stewart and Brennan Leach WASHINGTON — The FBI is working to schedule interviews with the six Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging members of the military and intelligence community not to comply with illegal orders, according to a person familiar with the efforts. The move, first reported by Fox News, comes days after President Donald Trump accused
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By Alexandra Marquez and Ryan Karlin New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill’s victory in the governor’s election this month left behind a now-vacant congressional district — and at least 11 Democrats have lined up for the chance to fill it. Among them are a former congressman running to represent a different district from the one he once represented, a county
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By Camilla Schick A U.S. official told CBS News on Tuesday that Ukraine’s government had “agreed to a peace deal” brokered by the Trump administration to stop Russia’s nearly four-year assault. The American official and Ukraine’s national security adviser Rustem Umerov said a common understanding on a proposal had been reached, with details still to
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