::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

  Trust in American news media continues to erode, and the latest numbers show just how deep the shift has become. Today, only 56% of U.S. adults say they have a lot or some trust in national news organizations—an 11‑point drop since March 2025 and a full 20‑point decline since 2016. Local news still fares better, with 70% expressing at least some trust, but even that number has slipped from 80% last spring and 82% a decade ago. These declines aren’t happening in a vacuum. They reflect a media landscape transformed by the 21st century—and no group illustrates that transformation more clearly than young adults. Americans under 30 are redefining how information moves, how credibility is judged, and what “news” even looks like. Their habits offer a preview of the next era of journalism: decentralized, personality‑driven, mobile‑first, and deeply shaped by social platforms. (See the Young Adults and the Future of News essay and the Pew‑Knight Initiative for deeper context.) The po...

  WASHINGTON — The White House spotlighted a group of Black women who support President Donald Trump during its 2026 Black History Month reception, underscoring a strategic Republican effort to chip away at one of the Democratic Party’s most loyal constituencies, while Black women suffer most from unemployment. The event featured several Black women who praised Trump’s policies on issues including eliminating taxes on tips, addressing crime in Washington, D.C., and expanding school choice — all signature themes of the president’s 2024 campaign. Their presence, and the decision to center them in the program, signaled a deliberate attempt to counter the Democratic Party’s long‑standing advantage among Black women voters. Trump highlighted Alice Johnson, whom he appointed to lead pardon and clemency efforts, saying he selected her over “highly educated people” because he believed she would excel in the role. The remark drew attention for its subtle nod to merit‑based hiring, a contras...

Following a conversation between Pres. Donald Trump and Minnesotta Gov. Tim Walz, the border patrol agents are leaving the state. This is a major  change in orders. Dann Bovino is heading out. Mayor Jacob Fry spoke to Pres. Trump later in the day and wull be meeting with Border Czar Tom Homan th duschss tge new plans. 

 Dies  at 84 By Mona Austin  "KEEP HOPE ALIVE and  I AM SOMEBODY." are the famous words of the Rev. Jesse Jackson who  helped Africans Americans forge ahead in a nation that would deny them.  He lifted Black people's pride in themselves. Saying "Black is beautiful," he helped the nation understand that Black life mattered and had value and worth in the 70s and 80s.     The towering political and religious figure  has died at the age of 84. His health had declined from   Parkinsons disease. His family said in a statement that he died peacefully on Tuesday morning. His historic  presence as a public servant began as a mentee with MLK when he was a teen.  Any reflections on his life would be incomplete without recognizing him as a great American whose diplomacy and negotiating skills benefitted the nation and wirld from the work on apartheid to Iran .  A presidential run in 1984 in 1988. Ambassador Andrew Young reca...

  You said: ChatGPT said: Robert Duvall  was an American  actor, director, and filmmaker  widely regarded as one of the most respected and versatile performers in Hollywood history. His career spanned  seven decades , and he became known for his powerful, nuanced portrayals of a wide range of characters in film and television. 🎭 Quick Bio Full Name:  Robert Selden Duvall Born:  January 5, 1931, San Diego, California, U.S. Died:  February 15, 2026, Middleburg, Virginia, U.S. Career:  Actor, Director, Producer Years Active:  1952–2022  🍿 Career Highlights 🎬 Iconic Film Roles Duvall appeared in many landmark films including: To Kill a Mockingbird  (1962) – his screen debut as Boo Radley The Godfather  (1972) &  The Godfather Part II  (1974) – Tom Hagen, the trusted consigliere Apocalypse Now  (1979) – Lt. Col. Kilgore, delivering one of cinema’s most famous lines Tender Mercies  (1983) – Oscar-winni...

  On this Presidents’ Day, President Donald J. Trump  honors  the enduring spirit of American leadership by reflecting on the extraordinary progress achieved in his second term.  Under his decisive leadership, the nation has experienced a historic turnaround: inflation has plummeted to its lowest levels in years; the stock market has soared to unprecedented heights; our great military stands stronger than ever; law enforcement is empowered; the border is more secure than at any point in history; and violent crime has plunged to record lows across our cities.   These victories mark the dawn of a new Golden Era of American greatness — where hardworking American citizens are safer, more prosperous, and prouder than ever before. Prices and inflation are way down. President Trump’s decisive economic policies are delivering real relief to American families by slashing inflation, restoring affordability, and increasing take-home pay — paving the way for a Golden Era of...