First Juneteenth celebration was held in Houston, Rice scholar says
Recently published research in the Journal of Texas History reveals that the first anniversary celebration to mark Juneteenth was held in Houston in 1866, not Galveston.
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Obama: US may be 'worse off' than before Iran war started
Former President Obama issued sharp criticism of the Trump administration for its handling of the Iran war, citing the human and financial tolls, in an interview that aired Friday morning. “We’ve now fought a war, spent billions and billions of dollars, put an enormous strain on our military, a lot of people have died and...
Juneteenth is a time to celebrate the success of HBCUs
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been instrumental in providing African Americans with higher education, and have enabled them to enter the middle class and higher, benefiting both the Black community and the nation as a whole.
GOP Rep. Randy Fine: Vance's comments on Israel 'inappropriate and frankly disgusting'
Republican Rep. Randy Fine (Fla.) criticized Vice President Vance on Friday morning over his stark warning to Israel during a White House press briefing on Thursday. “I thought JD’s comments yesterday were absolutely inappropriate and frankly disgusting,” Fine said on conservative network Real America’s Voice. Vance criticized Israel's leadership for speaking out against the memorandum...
Graham: 'Delusional' to think Iran stronger now
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who has bounced back and forth on the memorandum of understanding reached by the Trump administration with Iran, on Friday said it was “delusional” to think Tehran was stronger after the war than before it. Graham argued that Iran’s ability to be the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world...
Greene says she 'believes' Italian PM Meloni: 'Trump lies'
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), a former close ally of President Trump’s, took the side of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday after the European leader strongly rejected Trump's claim that she "begged" him for a photo this week. “I believe @GiorgiaMeloni, she’s great!” Greene wrote on social media, adding, “Trump lies. Constantly.”...
For Juneteenth and America's 250th, recognize tragedies and triumphs
We need to look back honestly on the triumphs and tragedies of American history and focus on the history yet to be made.
Israeli official spurns call for truce: 'All of Lebanon must burn'
A far-right member of Israel’s governing coalition on Friday said that “all of Lebanon must burn,” as fighting broke out between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah despite a ceasefire imposed by the U.S. and Iran. Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s national security minister and head of the far-right Jewish Power party, posted on the social platform...
James Carville on Trump's Iran MOU: ‘Happy 250th, America. You just lost a war’
Democratic strategist James Carville mocked the memorandum of understanding reached by the Trump administration with Iran, arguing it effectively shows that the U.S. lost the war just as the country readies for its 250th birthday. Carville called the deal an “instrument of surrender” during an interview Thursday night with Chris Cuomo, the host of NewsNation’s...
Low Trump approval on Iran lingers despite tentative deal: Survey
A majority of Americans disapprove of how President Trump has handled the U.S. conflict with Iran, even as he touts a new agreement to end the war, according to polling data released Thursday. The Associated Press-NORC survey, which was conducted after the president called off threats to escalate the conflict and shortly before he officially...
Trump's Iran deal is a big fat flop
This is one of the worst disasters in decades for American foreign policy. And it was all avoidable and unnecessary.
Meloni rebukes Trump over G7 photo claims: 'Neither I nor Italy ever beg'
The Italian government is pushing back against President Trump, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accusing him of making up a story about her begging for a photo at the Group of Seven (G7) summit, and the country’s top diplomat canceling a visit to the U.S. in protest. In an extraordinary rebuke, Meloni posted a video on...
Ranch lovers, rejoice: Kraft to debut TSA‑friendly kit amid viral craze
Kraft is leaning into international soccer fans’ newfound obsession with ranch dressing, announcing plans to debut a limited-edition “Kraft TSA‑Compliant Ranch” kit aimed at travelers who apparently don’t want to leave the United States without the condiment.
