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March 2, 2013

Big budget cuts begin as both sides trade blame

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans refused Saturday to concede any culpability for failing to stave off…
March 1, 2013

Michelle Obama reflects on the appeal of a young black family in the White House

theGRIO REPORT - Asked by reporters during a small round table that included theGrio, how she responds to the instant…
March 1, 2013

Michelle Obama 'absolutely' not surprised by criticism of Oscars appearance

CHICAGO (AP) - Michelle Obama says it was 'absolutely not surprising' that her appearance via satellite at the Academy Awards…
March 1, 2013

Over Obama's objections, Supreme Court pushes view of 'post-racial' America

OPINION - The nation's first black president says race still matters, while the Supreme Court is effectively suggesting it does…
February 28, 2013

Obama urges Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage ban

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a historic argument for gay rights, President Barack Obama on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to…
February 27, 2013

Senate confirms Jack Lew as Treasury Secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Jacob Lew to be Treasury secretary, affirming President Barack Obama's choice of…
February 27, 2013

Rosa Parks statue unveiled at Capitol in Washington DC

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rosa Parks is famous for her 1955 refusal to give up her seat on a city bus…
February 27, 2013

Welcome to Obama's more progressive America

OPINION - The back and forth between the president and Republicans over the $85 billion in cuts due to go…
February 27, 2013

theGrio’s 100: Anthony McGill and Demarre McGill, brothers making it big in classical music

theGRIO's 100 - Anthony McGill and Demarre McGill are brothers who, although born and raised on Chicago’s tough South Side,…
February 26, 2013

Chuck Hagel confirmed as Defense Secretary by US Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to confirm Chuck Hagel to be the nation's next defense secretary.
February 26, 2013

Christie agrees to expand Medicaid in NJ

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Gov. Chris Christie says New Jersey will join a growing list of states expanding Medicaid to…
February 26, 2013

How the Supreme Court could reshape racial politics in America

theGRIO REPORT - If it rules as expected in two closely-watched cases over the next few months, the U.S. Supreme…
February 26, 2013

Senate to vote on moving ahead on Hagel nod

WASHINGTON (AP) — A deeply divided Senate moved toward a vote Tuesday on President Barack Obama's contentious choice of Chuck…
February 25, 2013

Why Republicans are fighting Obama on the sequester

ANALYSIS - The drama around the $85 billion in federal government cuts due to start on March 1, known as…
February 25, 2013

Obama urges Congress to compromise on cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) - Facing an end of the week deadline, President Barack Obama said Monday that Congress can avert sweeping…
February 25, 2013

Can escape clause save voting rights provision?

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration and civil rights groups are defending a key section of the landmark voting rights…
February 25, 2013

theGrio’s 100: Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, the dynamic comedy duo

theGRIO's 100 - Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele are both former members of Madtv, but are best known as the…
February 24, 2013

Ex-NYC mayor David Dinkins talks Clintons, his legacy, and 'ridiculous' Obama opponents

VIDEO - Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins sat down with MSNBC’s Alex Witt on Saturday to talk about a range…
February 22, 2013

Michelle Obama has game face ready for Jimmy Fallon

theGRIO REPORT - Michelle Obama is ready for a face-off against NBC's late night host Jimmy Fallon...
February 22, 2013

Chuck Hagel has enough support for US defense secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) - Chuck Hagel secured the necessary votes for the U.S. Senate to confirm him to be the next…