In a political climate where optics often outpace outcomes, the Trump administration’s decision to allocate nearly $500 million to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges left many in the education world stunned—and suspicious.

When Cynthia Erivo stepped onto the stage of the Hollywood Bowl as Jesus Christ in Jesus Christ Superstar, the reactions came fast and loud. Not because she couldn’t sing—she could. Not because she didn’t belong on that stage—she did. But because she dared to embody a figure many Americans still consider off-limits

Texas Democrats didn’t just skip a vote yesterday—they ghosted the entire state. In a high-drama quorum break, more than fifty House Democrats fled to blue territory to block a Trump‑blessed redistricting plan that would flip five U.S. House seats red before the 2026 midterms.