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Rev. Frederick Haynes, theGrio.com
March 4, 2026
If elected in November, Haynes will join a legacy of Black pastors to enter Congress, including U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock.
Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico, theGrio.com
March 3, 2026
Crockett told supporters there would likely not be a winner declared on Tuesday night in the hotly contested election against…
Ayanna Pressley, theGrio.com
February 26, 2026
Pressley tells theGrio the resolution seeks to counter Trump's attempts to "rewrite and whitewash" Black history through executive action.
Luther Campbell, founder of 2 Live Crew, discusses his decision to run for Congress in Florida’s 20th District, thegrio.com
February 16, 2026
Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell announces 2026 congressional bid in Florida’s 20th District, challenging Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in a crowded Democratic…
February 12, 2026
"The SAVE Act is not an election security bill — it is a voter suppression bill, full stop," said U.S.…
Sydney Kamlagager-Dove, Pam Bondi, theGrio.com
February 11, 2026
"Do better!" urged U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove after grilling the U.S. attorney general on Trump's several untruths.
Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico, theGrio.com
February 5, 2026
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, says she believes the claim about Talarico from a TikTok political influencer is true.
Gregory Meeks, Scott Bessent, theGrio.com
February 4, 2026
Meeks pressed Bessent about the United Arab Emirates buying a $500 million stake in President Trump's crypto business.
Aliya Rahman, theGrio.com
February 4, 2026
Aliya Rahman says DHS officers violently arrested her and ignored her pleas for medical attention despite repeatedly saying she was…
Hakeem Jeffries, theGrio.com
February 3, 2026
Despite the government's quick reopening, funding for DHS remains uncertain as Republicans and Democrats work on a deal.
Black History Month, Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, Joseph Rainey, theGrio.com
February 2, 2026
From the Oval Office to Congress, Black people have made considerable gains – and helped to change the face of…
Senate Passage Of Government Spending Package In Doubt As Democrats Seek Changes To DHS Funding
January 31, 2026
A partial government shutdown began Saturday, furloughing workers and disrupting services. Here’s what Black Americans should know.
Capitol building, theGrio.com
January 29, 2026
If Congress is unable to pass a funding package by Friday, the federal government will see its second shutdown in…
Donald Trump, Ilhan Omar, theGrio.com
January 27, 2026
Hours before the attack on Omar, Trump invoked her name yet again while defending his administration's controversial immigration policies.
Eleanor Holmes Norton, theGrio.com
January 27, 2026
The retirement of Holmes Norton comes after calls for her to step aside over concerns about her ability to serve…
Congress, Schumer, Booker, Warnock, DHS, ICE, funding, theGrio.com
January 26, 2026
The political pushback could lead to another government shutdown if Republicans decline to strike a deal with Democrats on federal…
Jasmine Crockett, Jasmine Crockett Venezuela, theGrio.com
January 15, 2026
Former Texas Democratic Party executive director Jamarr Brown cautioned against reading too much into the recent poll.
ICE, Kristi Noem, DHS, theGrio.com
January 14, 2026
"Secretary Noem, you have violated your oath of office, and there will be consequences," said U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill.
Brooke Rollins, USDA, Black farmers, theGrio.com
January 14, 2026
In a letter first obtained by theGrio, the nation's four U.S. Black Senators demand answers from the Trump administration.
Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer, theGrio.com
January 9, 2026
Not extending ACA tax credits will disproportionately harm Black Americans, who have long experienced disparities in health coverage.