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President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address , the longest on record at one hour and 48 minutes. According to multiple news outlets, the president delivered an America First–themed message that emphasized support for U.S. service members, veterans, and military families. He also brought out members of the gold‑medal U.S. Olympic hockey team , drawing extended ovations from Republicans in the chamber. Fact‑checkers and several lawmakers pushed back on portions of the speech, noting that some of the president’s statements about gas prices, inflation, and housing affordability did not align with current economic data. The address was also marked by visible tension. Reports describe Rep. Al Green holding up a protest sign , while Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib shouted objections during sections on immigration and fraud. Several Democratic members boycotted the speech entirely. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer later described the address as “the state of disillusion,” cri...

The Supre Court has determined that  government has an automatic shield of protection against lawsuits that could arise form the US Postal Service deliberately failing to deliver mail.   A Texas landlord claimed that he mail was purposefully withheld by the local post office causign a string of problems.   if the Postal Service intentionally fails to deliver someone’s mail , people generally cannot sue USPS for damages , because the agency is protected by what’s called sovereign immunity . Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for the 5–4 majority, explained that the United States “enjoys sovereign immunity,” meaning the government can’t be sued unless Congress has clearly said it can. In this case, the Court said Congress carved out an exception that shields USPS even when the nondelivery is deliberate. Because of sovereign immunity, you can’t take USPS to court for money damages if your mail is intentionally withheld, lost, or never delivered.  The Court sai...

  WASHINGTON – On March 2, 2026, President Donald J. Trump will award the Medal of Honor to three U.S. Army Soldiers: Master Sergeant Roderick (Roddie) W. Edmonds, U.S. Army (posthumous), Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis, U.S. Army (posthumous), and Command Sergeant Major Terry P. Richardson, U.S. Army (Retired).    Master Sergeant Roderick (Roddie) W. Edmonds, U.S. Army will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty from January 27, 1945, to March 30, 1945, as a prisoner of war in Germany, while assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 422d Infantry Regiment, 106th Infantry Division. Upon arrival at Stalag IXA in Ziegenhain, Germany, he was soon put to the test as Senior Non-Commissioned Officer. On the evening of January 26, 1945, the Germans announced that only Jewish-American prisoners would fall out for roll call the following morning, at the threat of execution. Master Sergeant Edmond...

  "BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT APES." Rep. Al Green was escorted out for protesting  and a Republican attempted to snatch and rip his sign. It is a reference to the racist video  depicting the Obamas as apes that Trump posted. In an interview after ge squd ge dud it to make it clear where he stands. Green protested at last year's event calling for Trump's impeachment. 

  The family and estate of the late soul legend Isaac Hayes Jr. say their copyright battle with President Donald J. Trump and the Trump for President 2024 campaign has come to a close — and on terms they are “satisfied” with. The resolution ends a lawsuit filed in 2024 , after the Hayes estate accused Trump of using the 1966 Sam & Dave classic “Hold On, I’m Comin’” at campaign rallies without permission. Court filings alleged Trump personally selected the song and played it at least 133 times , and that the campaign also recorded and distributed videos featuring the track despite repeated objections from Hayes’ heirs. The estate had previously sought $3 million in damages. A joint stipulation of dismissal with prejudice was filed in federal court, formally closing the case. While the terms remain confidential, the estate emphasized that the outcome reinforces the broader fight to protect artists’ rights and the integrity of their creative work. In a statement, Isaac Hayes ...

  Gospel heavyweight Marvin Sapp just dropped the biggest personal headline of 2026 — he’s engaged! And the setup? Straight out of a movie. Sapp’s kids told him they were throwing a birthday party. Instead, they staged a full‑scale surprise engagement celebration. When the doors opened, family on both sides watching, Sapp hit one knee and proposed to Dr. La’Boris Cole — the powerhouse behind the Born 2 Danz Worship Arts Conference and a respected behavioral health leader. The two have been friends for more than a decade, quietly building a relationship until they knew it was the real thing. Sapp — whose life story inspired the 2022 TV One biopic sparked by his mega‑hit “Never Would Have Made It” — has been open about navigating life as a widower and raising his children into adulthood. Now, he’s stepping into a new season… and love is leading the way.