WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project.

LONDON (AP) — Police say former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested in misconduct probe over his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

TMZ: Actor Eric Dane has died at 53 www.tmz.com/2026/02/19/e...

WASHINGTON (AP) — US Commission of Fine Arts, a panel made up of Trump appointees, unanimously approves White House ballroom proposal.

My conversation with Amb. Andrew Young on Jesse Jackson’s legacy and lasting political impact. From the Civil Rights Movement to two presidential runs -- a consequential American story. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlBo...

My conversation with the brilliant @namwalien.bsky.social about her essential new book, "On Morrison" www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

"Whenever the playing field is even, and the rules are public, and the goals are clear -- no matter our circumstances, we win." -- Rev. Jesse Jackson

ProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley, Texas. "Children held there describe the anguish of being ripped from their lives ... and the fear of what comes next." www.propublica.org/article/life...

When you watch the Super Bowl halftime show tonight, know this: In Living Color helped make it what it is. In '92, the show aired live counter-programming and pulled millions away. A year later, the NFL booked Michael Jackson -- launching the modern, superstar era. Pre-order blackoutloudbook.com !

MPR News: DHS has requested expedited deportation proceedings against family of Liam Conejo Ramos www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations starting in July, Trump says, after a backlash from performers.

TMZ: Catherine O'Hara -- famous for her work in "Schitt's Creek," "Home Alone," and "Best In Show" -- has died. www.tmz.com/2026/01/30/c...

Federal agents arrest Don Lemon over Minnesota church protest www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

President Trump announced Kevin Warsh, a conservative economist and former Federal Reserve official, as the next chairman of the central bank. www.cnbc.com/2026/01/30/t...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois deputy has been sentenced to 20 years for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who called 911 for help.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino and some agents are expected to leave Minneapolis tomorrow, AP source says.

AP: Man shot by federal officers during Minneapolis immigration crackdown has died, hospital record shows www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...

I’m excited to announce my forthcoming book, BLACK OUT LOUD! It captures the golden age of ’90s Black sitcoms and the long history of Black comedy as a force that reshaped culture. It's the story of how it all came together and why it mattered. Available for pre-order now! blackoutloudbook.com