Politics

As Donald Trump speaks to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, NewsOne is here to provide live updates on his speech.

Trump has paired economic attacks with a determined effort to control how Americans think about race, history, and identity.

Want to save yourself the trouble of listening to Trump's propaganda campaign? Tune in to the People's State of the Union and watch the official responses. 

Republicans have introduced two bills aimed at making voting significantly harder for Black people, naturalized citizens, and women.

Because of the illusion of whiteness as a synonym for American, we've had a long and storied tradition of voting exclusively for white men in almost every presidential election.

Lede The fact that election administration, real integrity, and security could be affected is a feature, not a bug. It's a poll tax on steroids.

The fate of Virginia’s redistricting effort is uncertain after a judge ruled last week that the redistricting process was illegitimate. 

DL Hughley urges Black, Latinx, and marginalized voters to scrutinize if Trump's policies truly benefit them, as midterms loom.

Unlike the head of the current administration and many of his fans, Ketanji Brown Jackson understands the rules governing her position. 

California held a special election in November, in which voters approved a redistricting measure that neutralizes the Texas congressional map. 

After a judge ruled Virginia’s redistricting effort was illegal, Maryland represents the Democrats' only viable redistricting effort. 

Virginia Democrats were set to unveil a new Congressional map this week that would’ve potentially put four new House seats into play.