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Brooklyn rapper Sheff G, who appeared with former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally last year, was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison after admitting he used his music career earnings to bankroll gang violence. Sheff G, whose legal name is Michael Williams, also will serve five years of supervised release. He agreed…
Jillian Michaels, the fitness personality best known for The Biggest Loser, is facing backlash after being accused of whitewashing slavery during a CNN NewsNight panel on August 13, 2025. The discussion, which began with the politicization of the arts under former President Donald Trump’s administration, shifted sharply when Michaels said slavery, imperialism, and racism should…
New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 18 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration’s efforts to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. Filed in Haitian Evangelical Clergy Association v. Donald J. Trump, the brief argues that eliminating TPS would expose Haitian immigrants to danger,…
President Donald Trump blamed diversity, equity, and inclusion programs for a midair collision near Washington, D.C., without citing evidence to support his claims. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash, which killed multiple people. In a social media post, Trump alleged that the Federal Aviation Administration altered its hiring standards under former president…
A federal judge has blocked former President Donald Trump’s freeze on federal aid programs, allowing time for the courts to assess the broader implications of the order. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan issued the decision just minutes before the directive from Trump’s budget office was set to take effect on Tuesday. The freeze, which aimed…
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday condemned an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump that seeks to end birthright citizenship in the United States. “For over 156 years, the United States Constitution has clearly stated that anyone born on our nation’s soil is a citizen of the United States. President Trump…
As the 2024 presidential election approached, anticipation filled the air. Dakari Eli, the dynamic editor-in-chief of Urban Magazine and the insightful host of The Bigger Picture, unveiled an engaging interview with the renowned educator and social activist DeRay McKesson. In this thought-provoking discussion, he shared his perspectives on pressing social issues and the pivotal role…
The Harris campaign’s latest ad, “Wanted,” spotlights a key moment from the recent presidential debate, focusing on Donald Trump’s role in overturning Roe v. Wade. During the debate, Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Trump’s actions, explaining the widespread effects of the decision on health care across the country. Trump defended his actions as courageous, while…