Politics

For months, President Donald Trump has faced concerns about his age and health. A recent interview Trump gave to one of the leading conservative-leaning newspapers seems to have been intended to downplay those concerns. Instead, Trump’s revelations about managing his health have added to worries and speculation about his well-being and fitness. Trump talks about […]

The removal last year of a memorial honoring Black American World War II soldiers in Europe sparked concern on both sides of the Atlantic. Now, internal government memos provide new insights concerning when and why the decision was made to take away the information about Black contributions to the war, confirming the impact of the

Millions of Americans will see their pay increase in the new year, with nearly 20 states set to enact minimum wage hikes across the country. For millions, the pay increase will help to offset elevated prices and provide some relief from continuing economic woes. Minimum wage hikes for 19 states A total of 19 states,

Five states have put restrictions on food and beverages covered by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The changes will go into effect on Thursday. Here’s what you need to know. What foods and beverages are being restricted for SNAP benefits purchases? Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia are five states enacting waivers prohibiting

As is often the case, New Year’s Day will see the implementation of new laws and policies in various states across the country. Some of these laws represent novel approaches to old problems, while others are attempts to address new or growing challenges. Here is a breakdown of new laws going into effect on Thursday.

Philander Smith University has received a $19 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking the school’s largest single contribution in its 147-year history. The donation to the historically black university in Little Rock will help it advance its mission of educating academically accomplished students who are grounded as advocates for social justice, according to

The controversial moves by President Donald Trump and his allies to reshape the Kennedy Center continue to fuel backlash. In the wake of a possibly illegal change to the organization’s name pushed through by Trump’s hand-picked allies within the center, a growing list of artists have canceled their performances at the center. Performers cancel holiday

The president of Iran has stirred significant concern with recent comments about the country’s relationship with the United States, which he describes as a state of war. The remarks come as President Donald Trump meets with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, who has taken an aggressive stance against Iran as well. These developments raise