Democratic U.S. Rep. Summer Lee has won reelection to Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, defeating Republican James Hayes and securing a third term representing Pittsburgh and surrounding communities. Lee, who made history in 2022 as the first Black woman elected to Congress from Pennsylva

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Democrats Projected to Win Control of U.S. Senate After Major Midterm Upsets

Democrats are projected to regain control of the U.S. Senate following a series of major victories in the 2026 midterm elections, marking a significant shift in Washington during President Donald Trump's second term. CBS News reported late Tuesday that Democrats had secured the Republican-held seat

Trump-Backed Byron Donalds Becomes Florida’s First Black Governor

Republican Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly to become Florida’s first Black governor, making history with his election victory on Tuesday (November 3).

Ashley Moody Defeats Angie Nixon In Florida Senate Race

Ashley Moody defeated Angie Nixon in Florida’s Senate race, ending the Jacksonville lawmaker’s historic campaign to become the state’s first Black U.S. senator.

Rep. Summer Lee Wins Reelection to Congress, Securing Third Term Representing Pittsburgh

Democratic U.S. Rep. Summer Lee has won reelection to Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, defeating Republican James Hayes and securing a third term representing Pittsburgh and surrounding communities. Lee, who made history in 2022 as the first Black woman elected to Congress from Pennsylva

Democrats Projected to Take Control of U.S. House, Putting Hakeem Jeffries on Path to Historic Speakership

Democrats are projected by election forecasters to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, setting the stage for a major shift in Washington and a potentially historic moment for House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. If Democrats secure at least 218 sea

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Wins Reelection, Defeating Stacy Garrity

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has won reelection, defeating Republican challenger and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity to secure a second four-year term leading one of the nation's most closely watched political battleground states. The Associated Press called the race shortly after polls closed Tues

Druski Scores Multi-Year Netflix Deal, Announces New Comedy Series With Mike Epps

Druski has signed a multi-year Netflix deal that includes a new comedy series with Mike Epps inspired by his viral megachurch pastor sketch.

Trooper Who Repeatedly Punched Black Man During Jaywalking Stop Acquitted

A Michigan jury found State Trooper Paul Arrowood not guilty of assault and misconduct charges after body camera footage showed him punching Michael D. Wilson nearly 20 times during a 2022 jaywalking stop.
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