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Media February 6

Joy Reid says GOP using Nicki Minaj as a 'house pet' to put 'blackface' on MAGA

Former MSNBC host Joy Reid accused the GOP of using rapper Nicki Minaj for "cultural cool" and needing Black people to give the MAGA movement credibility in a controversial segment.

Media February 6

San Francisco schools on verge of closing over possible teachers strike

San Francisco teachers expected to strike Monday unless deal reached, with union president Cassondra Curiel expressing disappointment over district's latest proposal.

Media February 6

'The View' rips Turning Point halftime show, says it's racist toward Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show sparks controversy as Kid Rock headlines Turning Point USA's alternative show, prompting racism accusations from "The View" hosts.

Media February 6

Kamala Harris changes ‘HQ’ campaign account after relaunch, ditches ‘67’ handle

After the relaunch of former Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign account on X under the handle "@headquarters_67," the handle was quickly changed following social media mockery.

Media February 5

Kamala Harris mocked after relaunch of campaign account as ‘Gen-Z led progressive content hub’

Kamala Harris transformed her campaign account into the "Headquarters" progressive platform, sparking debate about her 2028 presidential election aspirations after her 2024 defeat.

Media February 5

No clear champion of cash payment reparations among Democrats in California gubernatorial race

Tony Thurmond emerged as the only California gubernatorial candidate with a clear reparations plan, promising loans for Black business owners and homebuyers.

Media February 5

Winter Olympics makes history with first openly transgender skier competing in women's division

Transgender athlete and Swedish skier Elis Lundholm will compete in the women's freestyle division despite identifying as a man at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Media February 5

Schools that let students leave class to protest ICE have failing academic records

High schools across the U.S. staged immigration protests despite failing test scores, like Roosevelt High School in Chicago showing 7% math proficiency.

Media February 4

Reporter attempts to confront Billie Eilish at gated LA mansion over 'stolen land' comments: 'Let us in!'

British reporter Ben Leo attempted to confront Billie Eilish at her LA home after her Grammys speech in which she said "no one is illegal on stolen land" and criticized ICE policies.

Media February 4

Speaker Johnson uses Bible to justify secured borders after being asked about Pope’s rhetoric on migrants

Mike Johnson argues biblical passages support border security and immigration enforcement, saying Scripture gives civil authorities a mandate to maintain law and order in society.

Media February 4

Pope Leo plans to 'continue Pope Francis' mission' of inclusivity for LGBTQ Catholics, Fr James Martin says

Fr. James Martin appeared on "The Late Show" Tuesday, where he told host Stephen Colbert that Pope Leo intends to "continue Pope Francis' mission" of inclusivity for LGBTQ Catholics.