Jordan Chiles gets assist from Michael Jordan to announce run for 2028 Games in L.A.
By Phil Helsel Gymnast Jordan Chiles will try a return to the Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles, the gold medalist from the Paris Games announced Wednesday — with an assist from Michael Jordan. Jordan lent his voice as the narrator for Chiles’ announcement video on Instagram, in which she posted “LA 2028… WHY NOT?” The video features overhead shots of the Southern California coastline and Chiles at a beach. “Why again? Because the dream is still there,” Jordan narrates. “Why continue? Because there’s still more to give.” Chiles, 25, is named after the NBA legend and is no stranger to Los
House Democrats block constitutional amendment to lock Supreme Court at 9 justices
By Sahil Kapur and Kyle Stewart WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday voted down a proposed constitutional amendment to keep the Supreme Court at nine seats, with the measure falling short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass. The vote was 212-206. All but one Democrat voted against it, as openness within the party to expand the high court by four seats grows. The joint resolution, offered by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., calls for amending the Constitution to say: “The Supreme Court of the United States shall be composed of nine justices consisting of one chief justice and eight associate justices.” The office of House Minority
Key Texas county votes to cut polling sites ahead of the midterms
By Jane C. Timm Officials in Texas’ third-largest county voted Tuesday to significantly reduce the number of polling sites for this fall’s midterm elections, drawing protests from Democrats and voting rights advocates. Commissioners in Tarrant County, a fast-growing and politically competitive area that includes Fort Worth, approved a plan that results in 92 fewer Election Day polling locations compared with the 2022 midterms. The roughly 30% reduction leaves the county with 224 polling sites to serve 1.3 million voters. Voters in the county are able to cast ballots at any of those polling sites. The three Republicans on the Tarrant County Commissioners
Thurgood Marshall College Fund honors two difference makers at Martha’s Vineyard event
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and its Board of Directors recently recognized two business leaders to honor the influence and actions of outstanding role models to students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) at its CEO Impact Award event on Martha’s Vineyard. The luncheon event honored Shelley Stewart Jr. (Bottom Line Advisory) and Nicole Pullen Ross (Goldman Sachs). Larenz Tate, award-winning actor and the voice of TMCF, was the host for the event, which featured compelling testimonials from student scholars. Dr. Harry L. Williams, president & CEO of TMCF, set the tone for the event. “We are honored to recognize two exceptional
House passes short-term funding bill to prevent a shutdown before the election
By Sahil Kapur WASHINGTON — The House voted Tuesday to pass a short-term funding bill and avert a government shutdown at the end of September, keeping money flowing at current levels until Dec. 11. The legislation, which has already passed the Senate, sailed through the chamber by a vote of 370-48. It now goes to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it. That would take the biggest legislative item off the to-do list for Congress ahead of the elections Nov. 3, punting stalled negotiations over a full-year funding deal until after the midterms. The two parties have clashed over the scope of federal spending as Democrats
Healthcare tops the Democrats’ to-do list if they win control of the House in 2026
By Sahil Kapur and Scott Wong WASHINGTON — Vying to become House speaker in a few months, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries outlined four items on the agenda that he said would enjoy “uniform Democratic support” and advance the party’s goal of “making life more affordable.” The first two were about healthcare, and all four set a direct contrast with President Donald Trump. “We have to reverse the Medicaid cuts. We should extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits,” Jeffries, D-N.Y., said Monday in response to a question from NBC News. “We should restore congressional authority as it relates to tariffs, because the Trump tariffs are
Warnock calls for Georgia data center moratorium
By Emily Jones U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is calling for a statewide moratorium on data centers after visiting the site where OpenAI plans to build a massive data center in coastal Georgia. The OpenAI data center in Effingham County has drawn widespread opposition from locals since its announcement last month. Many were surprised, and have called for more information about the project and a greater say in how it proceeds. After meeting with concerned residents on Friday, Warnock echoed their concerns at a press conference. “I’m demanding that those who come here to build, to create jobs and bring new
House returns after five weeks away with a top priority: Avoid a government shutdown
By Sahil Kapur, Scott Wong and Kyle Stewart WASHINGTON — The House is scheduled to return Monday from a five-week summer recess with a top priority of avoiding a government shutdown before the midterm elections. The House will be in session for only four days this week and will return again Sept. 14, after Labor Day, when the Senate will also come back from its lengthy break. From there, the House has just three weeks left in session before Election Day on Nov. 3. Here’s what could be on the agenda for House Republican leaders before the midterms, when their paper-thin majority will be
Rep. Jim Clyburn says impeaching Trump shouldn’t be Democrats’ priority if they win back the House
By Alexandra Marquez Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., said Sunday that Democrats should not prioritize impeaching President Donald Trump if they win control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections, but instead should focus on making life more affordable for Americans. Clyburn told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that if Democrats take back the House, he feels confident that their first order of business would be making the country accessible and affordable for all citizens. Pressed on whether he believes Democrats should rule out the prospect of impeaching Trump if they regain control of the House, the South Carolina lawmaker said,
Democratic socialists notch another win in the Oklahoma Senate primary runoff
By Bridget Bowman Nurse N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas has won the Democratic Senate primary runoff in Oklahoma, NBC News projects, securing another win for the party’s democratic socialist wing. Thomas, a 31-year-old member of the Chickasaw Nation, defeated attorney and minister Jim Priest, 70, in the contest, despite being drastically outspent. The two advanced to a runoff after neither clinched a majority of the vote in the initial June primary. Thomas will face GOP Rep. Kevin Hern, who will be heavily favored this fall to win the open seat to replace former Sen. Markwayne Mullin, now the secretary of homeland security. Oklahoma