By Stephen Groves The United States’ war with Iran is entering its third week, but Congress has yet to publicly test the Trump administration’s case for the conflict. Republicans in Congress have so far side-stepped public debate over the war, even as Senate Democrats
A new television series centered around historically Black colleges and universities is gaining momentum as development continues on the H.E.R Oprah Winfrey HBCU drama. The project, titled “The B-Side,” is being developed by Grammy-winning artist H.E.R. and media mogul Oprah Winfrey. The H.E.R
By Sahil Kapur, Frank Thorp V and Ryan Nobles The vote was 51-48, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, joining unified Democrats in opposition. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., didn’t vote. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has promised “an extended debate” on the legislation, which President Donald
The Southern University Jaguars left no doubt in the SWAC Women’s Basketball Championship as it heads back to the NCAA Tournament. It delivered a commanding performance to defeat Alabama State and secure their second straight conference title. The victory marks another milestone
By Bridget Bowman, Kailani Koenig and Shaquille Brewster Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic Senate primary in Illinois, NBC News projects, vaulting ahead of two members of Congress with a boost from Gov. JB Pritzker in the expensive race. Stratton defeated Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi
DAYTON, Ohio — Howard University captured its first NCAA Tournament victory in its men’s basketball program history Tuesday night, defeating University of Maryland, Baltimore County (24-9) 86-83 in the First Four at UD Arena. The Bison (21-10), MEAC Tournament champions making their
By Peter Nicholas, Andrea Mitchell, Dan De Luce and Abigail Williams WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump dropped his push Tuesday for U.S. allies to join in protecting the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian threats — an about-face that came just one day after he called upon nations
By Dan De Luce and Katherine Doyle WASHINGTON — A top counterterrorism official’s resignation over the Iran war has put the spotlight on his boss and political ally, National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, who built her political career as an outspoken critic of “regime change”
CHARLOTTE — The National Coalition of 100 Black Women hosted a free HBCU College Fair on Saturday to connect local students with historically Black colleges and universities. The event was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church West
By Megan Sayles The 40th annual Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) STEM Conference took place at the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 12 to Feb. 14, assembling business leaders, experts, professionals and students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Two of
