National Elections 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has named Linda McMahon, co-founder of a pro wrestling league and former head of the federal Small Business Administration, to lead the Education Department, which could have negative consequences for Black K-12 students in public schools.

High school students are expressing their disappointment at the election of former President Donald Trump, and are concerned about the impact it will have on their lives, including abortion rights, climate change, college costs, and the economy.

Vice President Kamala Harris called for universal background checks and an assault weapons ban, while former President Donald Trump favors loosening concealed carry laws nationwide, potentially dismantling three years of gun violence prevention measures enacted under President Joe Biden.

The Trump administration's proposed policies, including the elimination of the Department of Education, reduction of Medicaid funding, and rollbacks of environmental protections, could have a significant negative impact on Black Americans, potentially increasing existing health disparities and limiting access to resources and legal protections.

President Donald Trump's pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services has sparked widespread criticism from public health experts, who are concerned about his potential effects on vaccination rates, research on infectious diseases, and misrepresentation of established science.

Bitcoin hit a new record above $80,000 on November 10, driven by Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election and his embrace of cryptocurrency, while the Biden administration has been more skeptical of crypto.

Educators are concerned about the future of Black children in the aftermath of Donald Trump's victory, and are planning to fight against policies that will hurt children, such as school choice and defunding the Department of Education.

Black Americans are experiencing a range of emotions following Kamala Harris's defeat in the 2024 election, including sadness, frustration, and anxiety, and mental health experts are urging them to practice evidence-based approaches to manage stress and seek professional help if needed.

A 13-year-old boy received racist text messages referencing President-elect Donald Trump, and authorities are now investigating the source of the messages.

Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders tells CNN’s Dana Bash that "we need an agenda that says to the working class, we're going to take on these powerful special interests and create an economy and a government that works for you."