By Sahil Kapur and Frank Thorp V WASHINGTON — Republicans have sought to use the Trump administration’s attack on Iran to pressure Democrats to relent on their demands for funding the Department of Homeland Security. But Democrats are quickly rejecting that push, making clear they will continue to insist on changes to rein in Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as
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the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Dr. Kimberly Wise White traveled to Columbia, South Carolina, for a series of engagements celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and engaging local leaders, educators and students to empower career readiness. The visit reinforced ACC’s commitment to strengthening pathways for students attending HBCUs and pursuing STEM careers, particularly through the Future
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HBCU historian and WSSU alumnus Fred Whitted never sought the spotlight. Yet for decades, he stood behind the scenes making sure the stats and stories of Black college sports were never lost. When news broke in October 2025 that Whitted had passed away, the loss rippled across the HBCU sports world. For those who work
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Howard University’s College of Medicine has been placed on probationary accreditation status, prompting concern among students, alumni, and supporters of one of the nation’s most historic institutions for training Black physicians. The designation was issued by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the national accrediting authority responsible for evaluating medical education programs across the United States. While
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By Steve Kornacki Democrats in Texas are feeling enthusiastic about their voters’ enthusiasm — and for good reason. For the first time in a generation, it appears they have outpaced Republicans in turnout for a midterm primary in the state. It’s a significant achievement for a party that believes that in James Talarico and 2026, it has finally
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By Natasha Korecki and Scott Wong WASHINGTON — Kristi Noem may be out at the top of the Department of Homeland Security, but Democrats are still demanding a “reckoning.” Democrats met news of Noem’s ouster Thursday with a cascade of calls for accountability. They ranged from a potential probe into the legality of contracts cut during her tenure to a
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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), a Co-Chair of the House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy, announced she will be introducing the HBCU Artificial Intelligence Research Leadership Act, legislation to provide federal funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to establish Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Institutes. “As a member of the House, Science, Space, and
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By Kurt Helin Another game, another record for LeBron James. With a baseline fadeaway in the first quarter, LeBron James made his 15,838th basket, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (15,837) for the most field goals made in NBA history. LeBron, 41 and in his 23rd NBA season, passed Abdul-Jabbar in points scored in February 2023, but because
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By Garrett Haake WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump indicated Thursday that he wants to see Iran’s leadership structure fully removed and that he has some names in mind for a “good leader.” “We want to go in and clean out everything,” Trump told NBC News in a phone call. “We don’t want someone who would rebuild over a 10-year period.
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The 10th annual UNCF North Texas Mayors’ Masked Ball was a huge success, conducted on Feb. 7 at the Hyatt Regency, Dallas. With more than 650 guests in attendance, the event raised $550,000 in cash and in-kind donations, and featured various dignitaries, speakers, an awards presentation and more. The evening brought together a cross-section of
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