WASHINGTON (AP) — They were warned that criticism of Israel’s conduct during its war on Hamas in Gaza could cost them politically. But in the four months since Israel’s blistering …
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Legislative staffer suspended after confrontation with ‘Tennessee Three’ member
by The Grioby The GrioNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee legislative staffer has been placed on leave after Democratic state Rep. Justin Jones says the staffer yelled at him in a hallway. Jones, who…
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White House tackles anxiety around gun violence: ‘Too many children dying’
by The Grioby The GrioThough some trends of gun violence incidents are declining in the United States, it remains a top concern for the White House as administration officials continue to work on solutions…
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Activists slam conservative group aiming to eliminate race-based admissions for military institutions
by The Grioby The GrioAdvocates are applauding a recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court that, at least for now, will allow race-based admissions to continue at the nation’s top military academy. The high…
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed for introducing resolution to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar
by The Grioby The GrioRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. is facing criticism for introducing a measure to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., over a mistranslation of a speech by the Somali-American congresswoman. Democratic strategist…
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Watch: Biden responds after drone attack kills three Black Army reservists
by The Grioby The GrioOn this week’s edition of “The Hill with April Ryan,” theGrio’s Washington Bureau Chief and White House Correspondent, April D. Ryan, discusses the federal investigation into U.S. Rep. Cori Bush,…
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Rev. Al Sharpton’s Justice Icon Award honors decades of fighting on behalf of Black people
by The Grioby The GrioEditor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The GrioAwards is where we honor people who are critical to our…
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House Republicans blasted for efforts to impeach Dept. of Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas
by The Grioby The GrioRepublican members of the U.S. House of Representatives are facing criticism for their attempt to impeach the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of U.S. immigration…
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Exclusive: Members of Congress urge the Biden-Harris administration to stop the deportation of Black Mauritanians due to threats of racism in the African country
by The Grioby The GrioMembers of Congress have written a letter to the Biden-Harris administration requesting President Joe Biden grant Mauritanians Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to “ethnic cleansing” in the Northwestern African country. U.S.…