Hal Williams, Star of 'Sanford and Son' and '227,' Dies at 91

Watchdog Sues Trump Administration Over Election Records

Democracy Forward has filed a lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully withholding records related to the president's 2020 election fraud claims. The lawsuit seeks documents from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the FBI and the Justice Department under the Freedom of Information Act. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New York Leads Growing Pushback Against Data Centers

New York has become the first state to impose a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, citing concerns about energy demand, water usage and community impacts. The move comes as opposition to large-scale data center projects continues to grow in communities across the country. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hal Williams, Star of 'Sanford and Son' and '227,' Dies at 91

Actor Hal Williams, beloved for his performances as Officer "Smitty" Smith on "Sanford and Son" and Lester Jenkins on "227," has died at 91. His career spanned more than six decades across television and film, and his legacy extends beyond acting through a scholarship foundation supporting students of color. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump Renews Election Fraud Claims in White House Address

President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address from the White House, renewing disputed claims about election fraud and noncitizen voting while urging Congress to pass the Save America Act. The speech offered no new evidence to support the allegations and renewed debate over election security ahead of future federal elections. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rubio Hosts Global Summit Focused on Left-Wing Political Violence

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted diplomats from more than 60 countries for a Washington summit focused almost entirely on left-wing political violence. Civil rights groups warn that the Trump administration's terrorism labels could target peaceful protesters and political opponents. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.