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Vice President JD Vance is urging voters to give Republicans more time in office ahead of the November midterms. His comments on the All-In Podcast drew a response from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as both parties make their case to voters in the closing weeks of the campaign.

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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, lifting its benchmark rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%. The move could make borrowing more expensive for consumers, while Fed officials say inflation remains elevated and additional rate increases could still be considered.

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On this day in 1925, Riley "B.B." King was born near Itta Bena, Mississippi. Known as the "King of the Blues," King became one of the most influential guitarists and performers in American music, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape blues, rock, soul and R&B.

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The Congressional Black Caucus Institute has launched its "SO VOTE" campaign, with plans to spend at least $4.5 million during the midterm election cycle. The effort targets low-propensity Black voters, rural voters and young voters in 16 congressional districts, with a major focus on Georgia and Mississippi.

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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is opening its 55th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington as civil rights leaders, lawmakers and community advocates gather to address voting rights, economic opportunity, education, health disparities and criminal justice. This year's conference also marks the foundation's 50th anniversary under the theme "Rooted, Ready & Rising."

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The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's effort to enforce new Postal Service restrictions on mail ballots before the November midterms. The 7-2 decision leaves existing state mail-ballot procedures in place while the legal fight continues.

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Bob Mackie, the legendary costume and fashion designer known for dressing Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, RuPaul, Whitney Houston and other major stars, has died at 87. His work helped define decades of glamour, spectacle and performance style across television, concerts and red carpets.

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Bishop William J. Barber II and a coalition of faith leaders gathered in Raleigh, North Carolina, to oppose new restrictions on mail-in voting. Barber said the response should include both legal challenges and voter mobilization, with his Love Forward Together campaign organizing marches to the polls nationwide.

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President Donald Trump dismissed warnings about the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development, saying the U.S. must maintain its lead in the technology. His remarks came as Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and xAI CEO Elon Musk backed calls for a slower approach, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged Congress to act on AI oversight.

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James L. "Mr. V" Virgil, the Atlanta entrepreneur and nightlife pioneer behind the popular Black-owned club Mr. V's Figure 8, has died at 85. His impact extended beyond nightlife into restaurant equipment, mentorship and support for minority business owners across Atlanta.

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