What’s next for Justin J. Pearson after taking back … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — From the National Civil Rights Museum to the inside chambers of the Shelby County Commission, hundreds followed behind Justin J. Pearson in anticipation of his appointment to the Tennessee House of Representatives after his expulsion less than a week ago. Wednesday night, he celebrated with supporters at the Unity Party hosted by […]
Vandals attack French politician’s office over pensions … PARIS (AP) — Protesters have vandalized the Nice office of the president of the Republicans party in an apparent threat to get his right-wing party to vote to block President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform. Eric Ciotti tweeted a photo of his office in the French Riviera city with shattered windows, after a paving stone was […]
Rep. Justin Pearson scolded for wearing dashiki on … The Tennessee House GOP sent a message to a freshman Democratic State Representative on Friday: follow the rules or explore options outside of the General Assembly.
Five arrested for stolen vehicles, drugs and weapons MEMPHIS, Tenn — Five people have been arrested for vehicle theft, drugs, and weapons charges on Monday near the Ten Mile Creek Apartments in the airport area. The Mount Moriah Task Force recognized a stolen Infiniti at 2718 Claudette Street where they saw several men walking away. The group got inside a Toyota Camry with […]
McClellan becomes 1st Black woman for Virginia in … WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Jennifer McClellan, holding the receipt for a poll tax her father once had to pay tucked into the pages of a family Bible, was sworn into the U.S. House on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy held a ceremonial swearing-in with McClellan, […]
Nearly half of college dropouts would ‘very likely’ … The poll comes as student borrowers are set to find out soon if they will receive the up to $20,000 in student loan forgiveness President Biden proposed last year.
Senate hits snag in bid to pass $1.7 trillion spending … WASHINGTON (AP) — Momentum toward passing a $1.7 trillion government funding bill with more aid for Ukraine slowed considerably Wednesday as lawmakers struggled to reach an agreement on amendments needed to get to a final vote and avoid a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said the Senate was […]
Democrats say they’ve reached agreement on economic … WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats have agreed to eleventh-hour changes to their marquee economic legislation, they announced late Thursday, clearing the major impediment to pushing one of President Joe Biden’s paramount election-year priorities through the chamber in coming days. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., a centrist seen as the pivotal vote in the 50-50 chamber, said […]
GOP senators call to eliminate military COVID-19 … A group of Republican senators on Wednesday threatened to withhold their votes to advance the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) if the chamber doesn’t vote on whether to end the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the military. Led by Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), the group said the military is […]
Democrats win control of Pennsylvania House, end … HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania House in special elections Tuesday, wresting partial power from Republicans for the first time in a dozen years in the competitive swing state. Democrats won all three vacant Pittsburgh-area House seats to claim a slim edge over Republicans, finally securing a majority they first appeared […]
‘Will let his emotions get the best of him and he … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Many were stunned after Academy Award winner Will Smith hit comedian Chris Rock following a joke about his wife. Smith then continued to yell and curse before later apologizing to the audience when accepting his award. While many are left with different takes on the incident, it is also a reminder that […]
