A logistics sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart, one of the largest Army bases in the country, injuring five fellow soldiers. The Army has not released a motive, and leaders from the Pentagon to the White House have been briefed. The shooting is the latest in a troubling pattern of gun violence within U.S. military bases.

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Mortgage rates have hit a 10-month low, potentially easing the path to homeownership. But a spike in Black unemployment after the rollback of diversity and inclusion efforts raises questions about who truly benefits from the relief.

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On the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, protections are eroding as the Justice Department pulls back enforcement and the Supreme Court weighs limiting legal challenges from everyday citizens. Civil rights leaders warn that communities of color could soon have no recourse against voter suppression, redistricting, or election discrimination.

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Southern University has officially launched WSUB “The Bluff” on 106.1 FM, taking over the former WTQT gospel frequency. Chancellor John K. Pierre and Station Manager Nicolette Gordon describe the station as a transformative learning lab for students and a platform for Baton Rouge’s music culture. The station will feature gospel, hip-hop, R&B and pop music while mentoring future broadcasters.

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A political storm is brewing on Capitol Hill as the House Oversight Committee issues 11 subpoenas tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Targets include Bill and Hillary Clinton, former FBI directors James Comey and Robert Mueller, and six former attorneys general. Chair James Comer is demanding unredacted DOJ files by Aug. 19, with depositions beginning Oct. 14. Notably, former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta, who negotiated Epstein’s 2008 “sweetheart deal,” is not on the subpoena list.

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Americans now owe a record $18.39 trillion in household debt, according to a WalletHub report and New York Fed data. Mortgage balances climbed by $20 billion to $12.94 trillion, while credit card debt hit $1.21 trillion. Student loans declined slightly to $1.64 trillion, and auto loans showed mixed trends across sources. For many families, this means mounting stress and fewer financial options.

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The Trump administration has made a new agreement with Rwanda to deport up to 250 immigrants, marking another step in its broader mass removal policy. The deal follows deportations to South Sudan and Eswatini, where details of prior agreements remain undisclosed. Critics argue the policy is less about crime and more about creating a global network to offshore U.S. immigrants. Rwanda previously scrapped a similar migrant plan with the U.K., which was ruled unlawful by Britain’s top court.

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A federal judge denied Sean “Diddy” Combs’ $50 million bond request, citing flight risk, public safety concerns and evidence of violence. Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering but convicted on two prostitution-related charges. Prosecutors allege he used his fame to force women into drug-fueled sex acts. Four women testified about abuse, including video of Combs assaulting singer Cassie. Sentencing is set for October with a possible 10-year prison term.

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Texas Democrats are using social media to fight against congressional redistricting maps they say will racially gerrymander districts for President Donald Trump’s political gain. State Reps. Ron Reynolds, Ramon Romero and Ana Maria Rodriguez Ramos voiced their opposition while Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to remove them if they don’t return to vote.

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A bill moving through the California Legislature would require every city and county to track the racial makeup of their workforce with a focus on Black lineage. Supporters say this demographic data is necessary to ensure reparations efforts reach descendants of U.S. slavery. Opponents argue the requirement goes too far. Privacy safeguards are included to ensure accuracy and trust.

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