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President Trump is under fire for   comments suggesting the civil rights movement harmed white Americans , remarks that have drawn sharp condemnation from civil rights groups who say he is rewriting history and downplaying the struggle against segregation and racist violence. Trump is also promoting an economic populist message,  vowing to push down credit‑card interest rates  and take on big banks, even as consumer advocates question how much authority the White House really has to force lenders to cut rates. On foreign policy, Virginia Senator  Tim Kaine  has joined Chuck Schumer, Rand Paul, and Adam Schiff in sponsoring a privileged Senate resolution to block Trump from engaging in further hostilities against Venezuela without explicit authorization from Congress. The measure needs only a simple majority and is set for a vote next week, highlighting a bipartisan effort to reassert Congress’s war‑powers role. All this comes in the midst of Venezuelan oppositio...

America’s farmers are being told relief is finally on the way—but not everyone is convinced it’s reaching the right people. U.S. Agriculture Secretary  Brooke Rollins  is pointing to new tax policies as a major win for farmers, saying recent “Working Families Tax Cuts” are delivering real financial gains across rural America. According to Rollins, those tax breaks are helping shield millions of family farms from heavy estate taxes—what some call the “death tax”—while also freeing up money for investment, expansion, and long-term stability.  She also highlighted new federal investments—like hundreds of millions of dollars in specialty crop funding—as proof that the administration is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to agriculture.  But here’s the bigger picture. Even as the USDA celebrates tax relief, many farmers are still struggling with rising production costs, including fuel, fertilizer, and labor. Rollins herself has acknowledged the situation i...

After more than two decades of marriage, gospel drummer Teddy Campbell and his wife, gospel star Tina Campbell of   Mary Mary , are officially calling it quits. According to reports from  TMZ , Teddy—whose legal name is Glendon Campbell—filed for divorce, noting the couple separated in June 2024. The two originally tied the knot in August 2000, marking over 20 years of marriage before their split. Court documents reveal the couple shares two minor children. While Teddy did not specify custody arrangements, he is asking the court to establish visitation. He also left the door open for spousal support decisions to be handled later. Interestingly, the filing indicates there are no disputes over property—suggesting either a relatively smooth split or that private agreements may already be in place behind the scenes. A Marriage That Survived Public Trials For fans, this news hits deeper because Teddy and Tina’s relationship has long been in the public eye—especially their struggles...

  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer strongly criticized President Trump’s handling of the war in Iran, calling it “Operation Epic Failure” instead of the “total and complete victory” Trump claimed. Schumer argued that the conflict has made multiple global and domestic issues worse, including instability in the Strait of Hormuz, rising gas prices, increased inflation, and weakened U.S. credibility with allies. He also warned that Iran’s nuclear ambitions remain unresolved and that adversaries like Russia are benefiting from the disruption. At home, Schumer said Americans are facing economic strain through higher costs and declining consumer confidence. Schumer accused Republicans in Congress of failing to provide oversight or accountability, saying they have avoided challenging Trump’s actions out of political fear. He emphasized that Congress has a constitutional responsibility in matters of war. To counter this, Schumer announced that Senate Democrats will push for a War Powers...