Donald Trump’s orbit has never exactly been traditional, but lately, social media users say it feels like Washington accidentally wandered onto a tent of the Ringling Bros. circus and forgot to leave. The latest viral image making the rounds has critics arguing that what’s unfolding isn’t just politics — it’s a blooper reel that is…
When a tug-of-war began in a parking lot over a skateboard, no one expected an adult white woman to be on one end of the tussle with a young Black child. A viral video posted online is sparking outrage over the shocking incident, and people are calling for the woman’s arrest. The boy’s mother alleged…
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 24: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration’s tariff strategy, and amid a U.S….
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 24: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) (C) shouts during U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration’s tariff strategy and amid…
Rep. Al Green didn’t raise his voice or shout over the president during this year’s State of the Union. He raised a sign. It read: “Black people aren’t apes.” Rep. Al Green (D-TX) has a sign behind the president reading “Black people aren’t apes!” (Photo: @PollTracker2024) It’s the bare minimum, according to Trump critics, and is a statement…
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 24: U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-TX) protests as President Donald Trump arrives to deliver the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images) The 78-year-old longtime congressman’s brief moment of protest comes after…
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 10: Mara Brock Akil attends the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominees Brunch at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on January 10, 2026 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) ‘My hope is that this story offers a revelation for you, too,’ Akil says of her…
(Photo: Getty Images) Several members of the Congressional Black Caucus are skipping the primetime remarks entirely, while others will protest in other ways. As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening before Congress, several members of the Congressional Black Caucus are skipping the primetime remarks entirely, while…
President Donald Trump can’t seem to catch a break. Just hours before delivering his State of the Union address, he was once again staring down a problem he’s spent months trying to smooth over and repackage as progress. But no matter how often he insisted everything was under control, he couldn’t outrun the steady slide…
