This 1971 Master Charge card (Now Master Card) belonged to Anna, but she needed her husband Sebastian’s signature to have it. That was normal at the time. Banks could require a husband, father, brother, or another male co-signer before giving a woman access to credit.

Haley Stevens is receiving a $5.3 million ad buy in Michigan from an AIPAC-aligned super PAC according to adimpact. Stevens is running against Mallory McMorrow and Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic primary.

The average price for regular gas in California is now $6.160 per gallon. Premium is even higher, averaging $6.582 per gallon, according to AAA’s May 8, 2026 data. Mono County is seeing $7 for a gallon of gasoline, thanks to the stupid actions of President Donald Trump.

The Virginia Supreme Court overturned the Democratic-backed congressional map in a 4-3 ruling, saying lawmakers failed to follow the state’s constitutional process. That means the current districts stay in place for 2026, blocking a map Democrats hoped could help flip several GOP-held seats.

Trump just endorsed Rep. Lawler, which means he probably already lost, based on how badly Trump has disrupted our daily lives with exorbitant gas prices.

According to Reuters, UK officials say a third British national has a suspected case of hantavirus linked to the deadly outbreak aboard the luxury cruise ship MV Hondius.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed new congressional maps into law. The new map targets the state’s only Democratic seat, held by Rep. Steve Cohen in Memphis, and could give Republicans all 9 congressional districts in Tennessee. The map is expected to face legal challenges.

Tennessee Republicans passed a new congressional map in the State House and State Senate that could erase the state’s only Democratic-held congressional seat, currently held by Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis.

Tennessee State Rep Justin Jones burns down the Confederate Flag as Republicans gerrymander the last Congressional Democratic seat in the State.

According to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, Americans strongly support putting limits on Congress.

According to The New York Times, residents in Georgia, California, and Arizona are being monitored for possible hantavirus exposure after traveling on the MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship linked to a deadly outbreak.

In 2023 Rep. Menendez went on a bipartisan trip to Israel to tour the Iron Dome and show us how our tax dollars support the apartheid State. His Primary opponent Mussab Ali, has not received a dime from the Pro-Israel lobby or is a cheerleader for the apartheid State.

Newly released phone calls leaked by Canal Red, show former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández saying where the pardon money came from. He says the money came from a council of rabbis and pro-Israel people and sounds very sure he will win the Honduras elections.

Alan Dershowitz, Epstein’s former lawyer said that Bernie Sanders is the most antisemitic Senator in modern times. Bernie is Jewish but his crime is getting 40 Senators to stop sending weapons the apartheid and expansionist State of Israel.

Hondurasgate is a leaked-audio scandal reported by Canal Red and Hondurasgate. The recordings allegedly show a plan involving Juan Orlando Hernández, Trump allies, Javier Milei, Netanyahu/Israel-linked support, and Honduran elites to help Hernández return to power in 2030.

Trump aka the self described “Peace President,” says he will resume bombing Iran if the country does not agree to the deal currently on the table. Trump claimed that if Iran accepts the agreement, “Epic Fury” will end and the Strait of Hormuz will be open to all countries, including Iran. .

According to The Intercept, Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned a Manhattan real estate expo that promoted property sales in Israel and the occupied West Bank, including Gush Etzion settlements considered illegal under international law.

Progressive Jakeya Johnson could make history in Maryland’s 4th District. If she wins, she would become the youngest Black woman ever elected to Congress at 31. Johnson built a coalition of 50 organizations that helped pass Maryland’s Question 1 in 2024, which protected reproductive rights.

Chris Smalls, founder of the Amazon Labor Union, has been located after his team said they were searching for him following his arrest during a Met Gala protest.

Secretary Hegseth says he can’t confirm or deny if the U.S. has suicide dolphins 😢🐬

Chris Smalls, the Amazon Labor Union founder, was arrested while protesting the Met Gala in New York City. The protest targeted Jeff Bezos and Amazon’s labor record as Bezos helped sponsor this year’s event.

New polling conducted shows Kathy Hochul is losing support.

The Broward County Democratic Black Caucus is urging Debbie Wasserman Schultz not to run in Florida’s 20th District after redistricting dismantled most of her district.

According to a new article by The New Republic, Trump ordered Republicans to try to win over Senator Fetterman to switch parties. It was also reported that Trump promised the senator a “financial windfall.” In a previous interview with Fox News, one of the network’s hosts confirmed this story.

In a social media post, Florida Governor DeSatan announced that he signed the new Congressional maps into law. The new maps were enacted into law without voters having a say. The maps will give Republicans a boost, with 24 Republican-leaning seats and 4 Democratic ones.

Chris Rabb‘s family history includes a rich Black press legacy. His great-great-grandfather, John H. Murphy Sr., was born enslaved in Baltimore in 1840 and later fought for the Union during the Civil War, rising to Sergeant.

On May 4, 1994, Israel and the PLO signed the Cairo Agreement, also called the Gaza-Jericho Agreement.

Governor Shapiro is facing backlash as he allegedly helped a Republican Treasurer win over petty reasons. Axios reports that Firefighters Union, Ben Brooks, told students at Leigh University that Governor Shapiro asked the Union to back Republican Stacy Garrity for State Treasurer.

In January 2026, several GOP officials posted photos of cheaper gas in states like Iowa, Tennessee, and Indiana, thanking Trump and crediting his energy policies.

At his 50th birthday party, Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was presented a cake by his wife, Ayala, showing a hanging noose and the words: “Mazal tov to Minister Ben-Gvir, sometimes dreams come true.”

Every major prediction market has Abdul El-Sayed as the likely winner of the Michigan Democratic primary. Yes, prediction markets are not a great measurement of polling, but they can show name recognition.

On May 3, 1992, Exxon executive Sidney Reso died after being kidnapped from his New Jersey home. He was shot, bound, gagged, and placed inside a wooden box hidden in a nearly airless storage space.

On this day, May 3, 1946, the International Military Tribunal for the Far East began hearing cases against 28 Japanese military and government officials accused of committing war crimes during World War II.

Summer Lee spent Saturday campaigning with Chris Rabb. She joined Rabb for a 10 am canvas, a meet and greet at the Southeast Asian Market and finally a Happy Hour fundraiser with Philadelphia DSA.

Bernie 🔥🏀⛹️‍♂️

Palestinian American Ibrahim Inhasi says establishment Democrats are trying to break Black-Palestinian solidarity.

Spirit Airlines has lived up to its name and is now a spirit as the airline has shut down all operations. Spirit Airlines had struggled since the pandemic and was ready to do a comeback but Trump’s war with Iran changed all that.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested MAGA influencer Craig Long in a human trafficking sting operation. Long allegedly contacted an undercover detective posing as a sex worker. Long offered $100 for “something quick,” according to PCSO.

Tim Heidecker debuted as host of The Onion’s satirical InfoWars by drinking what we assume is fake human blood. The Onion’s parent company, Global Tetrahedron is still in a legal battle trying to finalize acquisition of InfoWars.

Trump proudly says that U.S. piracy has turned out to be good business. He describes how U.S. forces blow up the ship’s engine room and then take its oil. Does it sound like Trump is interested in peace?

Kyle McDonald, a self-described “artist working with code,” has created an app that tracks when private jets are airborne by using FAA registry data with a business jet filter.

On this day in 2011, U.S. forces killed Osama bin Laden, the alleged mastermind behind the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center. Bin Laden, 54, was killed at his compound in Pakistan after a decades-long manhunt.

The U.S. Air Force has agreed to buy drones from Powerus, a company backed by Donald Trump’s sons. The shameless duo have said that they are private businessmen despite their profiteering from wars created by their dad.

The gerrymandering wars continue, and this time, they’re in Tennessee. In an official statement, Governor Lee called for a special legislative session to “review congressional maps.”

In 1934, Mayor Fiorello La Guardia addressed May Day attendees at Union Square during a major labor rally. 92 years later, Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed May Day in Washington Square Park, marking another historic New York May Day moment for workers and the labor movement.

Rep. Crockett may be a fiery congresswoman with talent but this condescending attitude is unprofessional.

The self described “Peace President” who is in the middle of a war that is not going his way, responded to reporters by saying that most people consider a Congressional Authorization “unconstitutional.”🤦‍♂️

Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned Israel after Israeli forces boarded a Gaza aid flotilla in international waters and detained more than 175 people, including several New Yorkers. He called it a violation of international law and demanded their release.