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9h ago

RFK Jr.’s director of Black outreach is leaving his campaign

Meanwhile, her online feud with one of Donald Trump's Georgia co-defendants features bombshell claims about the effort to overturn the 2020 election results.
A split composite of Trevian Kutti and Angela Stanton King.
A split composite of Trevian Kutti and Angela Stanton King.
9h ago

Austin police officials quietly backed pardon for man who killed Black Lives Matter protester

An unsent letter shows the Austin Police Department supported the pardon of Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murder after gunning down an antiracist protester.
A split composite of Daniel Perry and Greg Abbott.
A split composite of Daniel Perry and Greg Abbott.
1d ago

Judge Scott McAfee is projected to win his election bid for Fulton County Superior Court

McAfee has been in the spotlight thanks to his role overseeing DA Fani Willis’ election-related racketeering case against Donald Trump.
Image: Scott McAfee judge Georgia election interference
Image: Scott McAfee judge Georgia election interference
1d ago

Fani Willis is projected to win her primary in Fulton County

Willis is seeking re-election as district attorney while leading the election-related racketeering case in Georgia against Donald Trump.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in Atlanta on April 19, 2023.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in Atlanta on April 19, 2023.
1d ago

A state Supreme Court race in Georgia puts abortion on the ballot

Ahead of Tuesday's election, conservatives in Georgia tried to silence Democratic candidate John Barrow from speaking about abortion rights.
politics political politician
politics political politician
1d ago

Team Trump rages over biopic depicting him committing sexual assault

The Trump campaign is crying "election interference" over a biopic screened at the Cannes Film Festival that depicts a character playing Trump raping a character playing his ex-wife Ivana Trump.
Donald and Ivana Trump.
Donald and Ivana Trump.
2d ago

Minnesota GOP picks far-right conspiracy theorist in bizarre Senate endorsement

Royce White, a former NBA player-turned-MAGA conspiracy theorist, was overwhelmingly endorsed by Republicans as they look to oust Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Royce White stands outside of U.S. Bank Stadium
Royce White stands outside of U.S. Bank Stadium
2d ago

Biden urges Morehouse grads to reject Trump’s fake macho persona

The president’s commencement speech in Atlanta showed tact, as he navigated discussions about disaffected voters and the importance of rejecting the MAGA style of toxic masculinity.
Joe Biden speaks at a podium
Joe Biden speaks at a podium
2d ago

New documents show how disinformation expert was unfairly tarred

Nina Jankowicz was portrayed in conservative media as the face of government censorship. New transcripts tell a different story.
Jim Jordan.
Jim Jordan.
5d ago

The Trumpian myth that could tank the GOP’s Senate chances

The GOP’s hopes of retaking the Senate rest with some hypocritical and self-aggrandizing candidates. Eric Hovde in Wisconsin is a prime example.
A split composite of Donald Trump and Eric Hovde.
A split composite of Donald Trump and Eric Hovde.
5d ago

Robert Forston mourned at funeral as family demands justice for Black airman killed by deputy

The Congressional Black Caucus issued a statement saying that “the public trust has been damaged” after a sheriff’s deputy fatally shot Fortson in his home.
Chantemekki Fortson, mother of Roger Fortson with family members.
Chantemekki Fortson, mother of Roger Fortson with family members.