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Trump economu, Donald Trump US economy theGrio.com
November 6, 2025
President Donald Trump says the United States has the "greatest economy right now," but the real problem is that people…
Burnie Roper, Government Shutdown
November 5, 2025
In Chinle, Arizona, financial distress caused by the government shutdown has led to the suspension of after-school programs, including some…
Chicago, Daycare, ICE, Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Early Learning Center
November 5, 2025
A Chicago daycare worker was detained by immigration agents in front during child drop-off early Wednesday morning.
Venus Williams, thegrio.com
November 5, 2025
Williams isn't done yet! The 45-year-old tennis legend will kick off her 33rd straight WTA season at the 2026 ASB…
California, Prop 50, theGrio.com
November 5, 2025
The approval of Proposition 50 gives Democrats a shot at winning as many as five additional seats, just enough to…
Jay Jones, Virginia, Attorney General, theGrio.com
November 4, 2025
A descendant of slaves, Jones is set to become the first Black attorney general in the former capital of the…
Abigail Spanberger, Virginia Gubernatorial Race, Virginia,
November 4, 2025
Abigail Spanberger (D) won the Virginia governor's race on Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a…
Sean Duffy, Transportation, Government Shutdown, Trump Administration
November 4, 2025
Major airlines, aviation unions and the travel industry have been urging Congress to end this shutdown as soon as possible…
Dick Cheney dies at 84, the grio
November 4, 2025
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84. A look at his political career, legacy…
Head Start, Department of Education, Government Shutdown
November 3, 2025
The government shutdown is triggering a wave of closures of Head Start centers, leaving working parents scrambling for child care…
Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa, Jamaican Tourism
November 3, 2025
Before Hurricane Melissa, the government expected Jamaica’s tourism industry to grow by 7% this winter season.
Milk at a grocery store, SNAP benefits, thegrio.com
November 3, 2025
The government says an emergency fund it will use has $4.65 billion — enough to cover about half the normal…
November 3, 2025
Blacks make up just 12% of the U.S. population but more than a quarter of food stamp recipients — a…
November 2, 2025
Former President Barack Obama is encouraging voters to elect Democratic governors in Virginia and New Jersey.
FBI, Michigan, Terror Attack, Halloween
November 1, 2025
Authorities with the FBI and in Michigan have offered few details about the case, yet arrests were made in the…
Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies,
November 1, 2025
Memphis has suspended two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant one game for comments determined to be "detrimental to the team."
Redistricting, GOP, Gerrymandering, Redrawn maps, US House Maps
October 31, 2025
Democrats need to gain three seats to gain control of the US House away from Republicans -- and Trump hopes…
Hurricane Melissa, Relief, Caribbean
October 31, 2025
The Caribbean diaspora from Miami to New York City is turning its heartbreak from Hurricane Melissa into action.
October 31, 2025
Two federal courts ruled the government must use emergency funds to keep food aid going for millions of Americans.
October 31, 2025
The Trump administration’s move to favor the country’s white minority sparks backlash and accusations of racial bias.