Politics

Rep. Summer Lee, the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Congress, has moved one step closer to reelection after winning her district’s Democratic primary on Tuesday. For Lee, a prominent progressive in Congress, her race has been framed by her vocal opposition to Israel in its current war in Gaza; her victory gives a potential preview of how the Middle East will impact this year’s election cycle for Democrats.

Reports that President Joe Biden will give this year’s commencement address at Morehouse College have raised concerns. The speech comes at a time when many voters within the president’s political base are disappointed or angry at the administration’s policies concerning Gaza, with college campuses being the center of protests and tensions in recent months.

James’ office issued a statement detailing the agreement to fine Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman “up to $1.25 million” for spreading voter misinformation and intimidating Black potential voters before the 2020 election. A federal judge found the two, who operated under Project […]