Politics
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LISTEN: Nevada GOP Candidate Calls Congressional Black Caucus ‘Most Racist People In The World,’ And It’s Not the First Time…
John Lee has a history of disparaging Black lawmakers.
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Kamala Harris May Be Leading Trump In The Polls, But Here’s Why Her Supporters Should Be Nervous
The polls are most likely to change between now and November.
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The Harris-Walz Campaign Has Given Its Own Version of Trump’s “Concept of a Plan” For Healthcare
The Democratic ticket's new report offers sharp criticism against their Republican counterparts' opposition to the Affordable Care Act.
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Eric Adams’ Federal Indictment, Haitian Bridge Alliance Files Charges Against Donald Trump And J.D. Vance, Jasmine Crockett Pops Off At Oversight Committee Hearing, Mark Robinson’s Latest Controversy And More
The Root's most memorable political stories from the past week.
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Jasmine Crockett Is the Latest in a Line of Truth-Telling Black Congresswomen
From the Texas rep to Shirley Chisholm, Black women have played an integral role in U.S. government.
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Huge New Development in Turkish Plot Case Involving NYC Mayor Eric Adams
NYC mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five federal charges in connection to his relations with the Turkish government.
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5 Things Kamala Harris Will Address During Economic Speech For Black America
Harris is scheduled to outline her “economic philosophy" according to a White House official.
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After Donald Trump And JD Vance Spread Racist Lies, This Haitian Nonprofit Has Decided To Fight Back
The presidential and vice presidential hopefuls will have to answer for their actions.
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Megyn Kelly Makes The Most Offensive Comment Ever About Oprah Following Kamala Harris Event
The former Fox News reporter says "I miss fat Oprah" during her podcast... like anyone even asked her.
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WATCH: Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett Pops Off At Republicans At Oversight Committee Hearing
Crockett slammed former President Donald Trump and the authors of Project 2025.