Black early voting is increasing across Southern states, with Houston communities seeing significant turnout gains amid economic concerns and ongoing voting rights battles.
The 2026 midterms could shape Black Americans’ access to health care, voting rights, public education, affordable housing and economic opportunities. Here’s how key races and candidates’ policy proposals could affect Black communities.
The 2026 midterms feature key races that could shape control of Congress and governor’s offices, make history for Black candidates and influence policies affecting Black communities nationwide.
Federal prosecutors are fighting efforts to unseal the search warrant used at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home, arguing that releasing the records could compromise an ongoing investigation. An Obama-appointed judge is overseeing the dispute.
Retired NYPD detective Victor Romero has been indicted on a second-degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of Koran Irvine during an alleged road-rage confrontation on the George Washington Bridge.
Obama mocked Trump’s response to his Cheesecake Factory joke, arguing that the administration focused on the controversy instead of inflation and rising costs. Trump defended the White House renovations and criticized Obama’s presidency.
