Politics
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Everything to Know About Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
From teacher and union organizer to Chicago’s first modern progressive mayor, Johnson navigates bold reforms, fierce opposition and a city in transition.
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How Trump’s Unconstitutional Mistake Completely Blew Up His Case Against AG Letitia James
A judge just ruled to dismiss the federal case against NY AG Letitia James over this one mistake she says Trump made.
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What a Black Congresswoman Allegedly Said in Just-Released Epstein Texts That Has Republicans Demanding Her Censorship
House Del. Stacey Plaskett is under fire after her alleged texts with Jeffrey Epstein were just released.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar Claps Back at Trump’s Nasty Comments About Her Native Country
The latest chapter in the long, bitter feud between President Trump and Rep. Ilhan Omar has officially reached a new low.
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Trump Can’t Escape His Connection to Epstein in Newly Released Docs, and Black Twitter is On Fire!
After Trump said Americans shouldn’t be worried about the Epstein files, new documents further connect him to the child sex abuser.
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Trump Threatens to Invade Nigeria ‘Guns-a-Blazin’,’ and Social Media May Have Peeped the Real Reason
Some folks online suspect President Donald Trump has ulterior motives after threatening to invade Nigeria, and it has nothing to do with saving Christians.
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Albany, Syracuse Elects First Black Women Mayors in Historic Double Victory!
Albany and Syracuse just made history, electing Dr. Dorcey Applyrs and Sharon Owens, respectively, as the first Black women mayors of their cities.
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Why Obama Is Finally Showing Up to Be the Leader Democrats Desperately Need
After being criticized for staying quiet in the face of Trump, Obama is back on the campaign trial… and here’s why Democrats needed him bad.
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Democrats Battle Republicans for Black Votes in New Jersey Governor Race
The Battle over Black voters is real in New Jersey Governor’s race. This is the third in an ongoing series where The Root goes beyond the headlines, digging deep into the most critical political campaigns of 2025.
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Detroit Could Elect Its First Black Woman Mayor in Tight Race
Will This Woman Become Detroit’s First Black mayor? Follow us we go beyond the headlines, digging deep into the most critical political campaigns of 2025 in this ongoing series.