Kevin McCarthy, called the committee a “sham process” and suggested that GOP lawmakers who take part could face consequences Unfazed by Republican threats of a boycott, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared that a congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will take on its “deadly serious” work whether Republicans participate or not. The Republicans’ House leader,…
As their opening played out, devoid of the usual crowd energy, the Olympics convened amid simmering anger and disbelief in much of the host country Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with cascading fireworks and made-for-TV choreography that unfolded in a near-empty stadium, a colorful but strangely subdued ceremony…
The DOJ launched strike forces to confront the rise in gun violence in five cities — Chicago, New York, Washington, Los Angeles and San Francisco Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed Thursday that the Justice Department would crack down on gun trafficking corridors as part of a comprehensive approach to combat surging gun violence that also…
Johnson was among a group of Black men arrested Thursday on Capitol Hill and released. Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson of Georgia was among a group of Black men arrested on Capitol Hill Thursday at a voting rights protest. Johnson, 66, among a group of Black men cuffed on Capitol Hill Thursday, is the secondhand member…
A white woman could be left without a criminal record after she spat on a Black woman during a protest in Connecticut after she was allowed to enter a special probation program on July 21, The Associated Press reported. Although prosecutors continue to pursue a hate crime charge against 45-year-old Yuliya Gilshteyn after she spat…
NBA superstar LeBron James has a lot to celebrate this week. James’ latest film, “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” dominated the box office in its opening weekend, grossing an estimated $32 million. The sequel to the original “Space Jam” movie dropped Marvel’s “Black Widow” down to second place. In addition, the Los Angeles Lakers star reportedly became…
After taking some time away for herself, Tamar Braxton is making her debut return to reality television. On Thursday, July 22, Deadline announced that Braxton, among several other celebrities, will be starring in a reboot of the early 2000s reality television show called “The Surreal Life.” The series is about putting a number of celebrities…
Twitter launched a ‘greatest of all time’ emoji specifically for the gymnast extraordinaire. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has made history on social media by becoming the first female athlete to receive her own GOAT emoji. Days before the Olympic gymnasts start competition in Tokyo, Twitter launched a ‘greatest of all time’ emoji specifically for Biles….
NBA great Kobe Bryant’s passing is still a fresh wound for those who watched him dominate the court for two decades. For some, like his competitors, the five-time league championship winner was so large of a talent that even being in his presence would leave them in awe. Kevin Durant (right) shares a throwback photo…
The show was first announced in 2019 and was described as a way to “restore” the late singer’s reputation and legacy After years of controversy, a Whitney Houston hologram concert is set to open up in Las Vegas. In 2019, The New York Times reported the Houston estate had confirmed plans for a “hologram tour.”…
