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'Beautiful' or 'Ugly,' Trump's big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midterms
US Politics · United States

'Beautiful' or 'Ugly,' Trump's big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midterms

35% Left coverage: 77 sources
Debate over President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget-and-policy package is over on Capitol Hill. Now the argument goes national.From the Central Valley of California to Midwestern battlegrounds and suburban districts of the northeast, the new law already is shaping the 2026 midterm battle for control of the House of Representatives. The outcome will set the tone for Trump’s final two years in the Oval Office.See the Story
The new college sports agency is rejecting some athlete NIL deals with donor-backed collectives
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The new college sports agency is rejecting some athlete NIL deals with donor-backed collectives

61% Center coverage: 49 sources
The new agency in charge of regulating name, image, likeness deals in college sports sent a letter to schools Thursday saying it had rejected deals between players and donor-backed collectives formed over the past several years to funnel money to athletes or their schools. Those arrangements hold no “valid business purpose,” the memo said, and don’t adhere to rules that call for outside NIL deals to be between players and companies that provide …See the Story
How Would Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Impact Illinois?
Illinois Politics · Illinois

How Would Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Impact Illinois?

47% Center coverage: 47 sources
President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" could have massive effects in Illinois, with the state's taxpayers in line to benefit from the $4.5 trillion in tax cuts contained in the package. The state's poorest residents, however, could bear the brunt of $1.2 trillion in cutbacks to spending on Medicaid and food assistance programs. See the Story

Trailblazers in Arts, Politics, Business, and Advocacy Inducted as Honorary Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 9, 2025-OlympicsSee the Story

How Can EssenceFest Reclaim Its Glory?

60% Left coverage: 5 sources
EssenceFest has long been a cultural cornerstone, celebrating Black culture, talent and the strength of Black womanhood.  Since its inception in 1995, the festival has drawn hundreds of thousands of attendees each year to New Orleans for a weekend of music, fashion, empowerment and community. It was more than just a festival—it was a reunion, a movement and a space where Black excellence took center stage.  But with the controversy over the rece…Coca-Cola · New OrleansSee the Story

Black Sports Moms group empowers next generation of athletes and advocates

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Co-founders Lachauna Edwards and Andrea Odom started Black Sports Moms to empower mothers to navigate their children’s success in athletics. Courtesy: Black Sports Mom In the fast-paced world of youth sports, mothers often serve as the unsung backbone, managing everything from practices to scholarships and now a growing financial frontier. Enter Black Sports Moms, an organization dedicated to empowering mothers to navigate the complexities of th…United States · United StatesSee the Story

Conference speakers say diverse media needed now more than ever

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
A recent local media conference shared a loud and clear message with attendees: Black-owned media and media outlets led by other people of color are truly democracy’s last line of defense and are needed now more than ever. This message, however, wasn’t the intended main focus of the recent Houston Community Media (HCoM) Expo and Conference held at the United Way Building. Rather, HCoM, a network of multilingual, multiracial media outlets buildin…Houston, Texas · HoustonRead Article

Terrance’s Take: Astros rookie Cam Smith looks like superstar in making

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Right now, it’s interesting watching Astros rookie right fielder Cam Smith go through his routine from day to day. Some days before games, he is out there in batting practice, the next day he might be out there working on fielding. And then there are days he hangs out in the clubhouse a little bit longer. Smith is just trying to figure out what works best for him. “Trying to learn a routine to get ready for the game,” Smith said in a recent conv…Houston, Texas · HoustonRead Article

Black Girls Caucus builds a community for Black Women in leadership

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Black women have saved democracy, led movements and carried entire communities only to be thanked with silence, sidelining and burnout.  Sasha Legette was done with that.  What began as a lingering thought in the aftermath of Breonna Taylor’s death and the 2024 election cycle that felt like a slap in the face to Black women’s political labor has grown into a thriving organization called Black Girl Caucus. “It wasn’t just disappointing,” said Leg…Houston, Texas · HoustonSee the Story

Scholars Turn Black Studies From Resistance to Renaissance Amid Scrutiny

Coverage: 2 sources
Scholars and artists are trying to keep African American Studies alive during heightened political scrutiny and limitations to discussions on race and identity in education. During a panel titled “Black Studies Teach-In,” hosted by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, scholars and artists shared their strategies for protecting and transforming Black scholarship. Dr. Felicia Harris, associate professor of communications at the University of H…Detroit, Michigan · DetroitSee the Story

Are we moving closer to a Trump monarchy in America?

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Donald Trump has more than hinted at his desire to be king of America. Imagine that. But as unimaginable as the idea of a monarchy may seem in America, Trump’s first six months as president have seemed more authoritarian than any of us can imagine. What Trump wants, he has seemed to get with the Senate, House of Representatives and Supreme Court all stacked and ruling in his favor. The federal courts have offered some pushback, but either Trump …Donald Trump · United StatesRead Article

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