Elections 2024

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.

Despite the popular narrative that Kamala Harris ran a bad campaign, she actually received more votes than Obama did in either of his two elections, more votes than Hillary Clinton got in 2016, and more votes than Trump got in 2016 or 2020, and her numbers should have been enough to win in an ordinary election.

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."

Donald Trump has won the presidential race against Vice President Kamala Harris, leading to a return to the drawing board for civil rights leaders and racial justice advocates as they grapple with the implications of his victory.

Black women Senators-elect Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester made history by becoming the first Black women to represent their states in the Senate, increasing the number of Black women in the Senate to four.

Black houses of worship were shocked by former president Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, leading to a range of emotions and a need for prayer and support to help members cope with the loss.