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May 15 Supreme Court Blocks Restrictions on Abortion Pill
The Supreme Court handed abortion rights advocates a major victory by indefinitely blocking restrictions on mifepristone, the abortion pill central to post-Roe abortion access in America. The ruling preserves telehealth abortion access nationwide as legal and political battles over reproductive rights continue.
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May 15 #OTD in 1970: Remembering the Jackson State Shooting
On this day in 1970, police opened fire at Jackson State College in Mississippi, killing Phillip Lafayette Gibbs and James Earl Green and injuring 12 others. The shooting came just days after the Kent State tragedy and remains a painful chapter in the history of racial injustice and protest in America.
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May 15 Inflation Keeps Squeezing American Consumers
New Consumer Price Index data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows inflation pressures continue to impact Americans through higher food and electricity prices. The latest report adds to concerns about affordability and the broader economy.
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May 15 Credit Card Fees and Complaints Keep Climbing
New data from WalletHub shows credit card interest rates on new offers are falling, but annual fees and consumer complaints are continuing to climb. Billing-related complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also saw a sharp increase during the first quarter of 2026.
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May 14 Housing Market Still Struggling Despite Sales Increase
The housing market saw a slight increase in existing-home sales in April, but economic uncertainty, inflation and rising inventory continue to create challenges for buyers and sellers. New data from the National Association of Realtors also showed home prices continuing to climb.
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May 14 Republicans Push Another Reconciliation Bill
Congressional Republicans are signaling another reconciliation package focused on affordability and spending cuts, raising concerns among advocates about additional reductions to SNAP and health care programs. A new analysis warns millions of Americans could lose critical benefits if the cuts move forward.
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May 14 Georgia Ballot Law Sparks Voting Rights Fight
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, R-Ga., signed a new law removing party labels from ballots in five heavily Black metro Atlanta counties, setting off a legal fight over voting rights and political representation. Critics argue the move weakens Black political power, while prosecutors in affected counties are preparing court challenges.
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May 14 Terrence Floyd Calls Out Netflix Roast Joke
Terrence Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, criticized comedian Tony Hinchcliffe for using Floyd’s name as a punchline during Netflix’s Kevin Hart roast. Floyd said some topics deserve more care and sensitivity despite the edgy nature of roast comedy.
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May 13 Jeffries Accuses GOP of ‘Cheating’ in Redistricting Fight
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., accused Republicans of trying to “cheat to win” through redistricting efforts he said are designed to preserve political power and weaken Black representation. The remarks came as new congressional maps advance in several states and controversy grows in Virginia over racially charged comments tied to the redistricting fight.
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May 13 Warner Warns Trump Ahead of Beijing Summit
President Trump is in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping as tensions involving Iran continue. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., warned Trump not to mistake a photo op for real strategic progress as China’s influence over Tehran becomes a major focus of the talks.
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