Charles Barkley says politicians seek to divide people based on to "keep their grasp on money and power."Barkley, a former athlete who is an analyst on Inside the NBA, said he finds "most white people and black people are great people," but politicians benefit by pitting them against one another."I think our system is set up where our politicians, whether they're Republicans or Democrats, are designed to make us not like each other, so they can keep their grasp [on] money and power," he said during a CBS broadcast prior to Saturday evening's March Madness games. "They divide and...…Charles Barkley says politicians seek to divide people based on to "keep their grasp on money and power."Barkley, a former athlete who is an analyst on Inside the NBA, said he finds "most white people and black people are great people," but politicians benefit by pitting them against one another."I think our system is set up where our politicians, whether they're Republicans or Democrats, are designed to make us not like each other, so they can keep their grasp [on] money and power," he said during a CBS broadcast prior to Saturday evening's March Madness games. "They divide and...WW…

Mike Huckabee drew scrutiny on social media for a tweet claiming that he will identify as Chinese.The former Arkansas governor, 65, attracted controversy from Twitter users who were offended by his Saturday morning tweet listing reasons he is choosing to "'identify' as Chinese.""I’ve decided to 'identify' as Chinese. Coke will like me, Delta will agree with my 'values' and I’ll probably get shoes from Nike & tickets to @MLB games," Huckabee wrote. "Ain’t America great?"I’ve decided to “identify” as Chinese. Coke will like me, Delta will agree with my “values” and I’ll probably get shoes...…Mike Huckabee drew scrutiny on social media for a tweet claiming that he will identify as Chinese.The former Arkansas governor, 65, attracted controversy from Twitter users who were offended by his Saturday morning tweet listing reasons he is choosing to "'identify' as Chinese.""I’ve decided to 'identify' as Chinese. Coke will like me, Delta will agree with my 'values' and I’ll probably get shoes from Nike & tickets to @MLB games," Huckabee wrote. "Ain’t America great?"I’ve decided to “identify” as Chinese. Coke will like me, Delta will agree with my “values” and I’ll probably get shoes...WW…

Former White House adviser Stephen Miller announced a lawsuit against the Biden administration, alleging racial discrimination in its distribution of COVID-19 aid.The ex-aide to former President Donald Trump said in an interview on Monday that his new legal group, the America First Legal Foundation, which he as the "conservative response" to the American Civil Liberties Union, sued in Texas over President Joe Biden prioritizing minority farmers and ranchers for aid in the American Rescue Act."[In] the American Rescue Act, ... they award farm aid for farmers who've been hurt by this pandemic...…Former White House adviser Stephen Miller announced a lawsuit against the Biden administration, alleging racial discrimination in its distribution of COVID-19 aid.The ex-aide to former President Donald Trump said in an interview on Monday that his new legal group, the America First Legal Foundation, which he as the "conservative response" to the American Civil Liberties Union, sued in Texas over President Joe Biden prioritizing minority farmers and ranchers for aid in the American Rescue Act."[In] the American Rescue Act, ... they award farm aid for farmers who've been hurt by this pandemic...WW…

Vice President Kamala Harris and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador have set a date to talk about the surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.Julie Chung, who serves as acting assistant secretary for the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, said the May 7 virtual conference between Harris and Lopez Obrador will "deepen the U.S.-Mexico partnership to achieve the common goals of prosperity, good governance and addressing the root causes of migration.". and will meet virtually on May 7th to deepen the U.S.-Mexico partnership to achieve the common goals of...…Vice President Kamala Harris and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador have set a date to talk about the surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.Julie Chung, who serves as acting assistant secretary for the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, said the May 7 virtual conference between Harris and Lopez Obrador will "deepen the U.S.-Mexico partnership to achieve the common goals of prosperity, good governance and addressing the root causes of migration.". and will meet virtually on May 7th to deepen the U.S.-Mexico partnership to achieve the common goals of...WW…

Judge Peter Cahill said comments by Rep. Maxine Waters over the weekend could lead to the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin being overturned on appeal.After defense attorney Eric Nelson criticized "U.S. representatives [for] threatening acts of violence in relation to this specific case," Cahill said Waters' calls for protesters to get "more confrontational" if Chauvin is acquitted may have undermined the legitimacy of the entire trial."I'll give you that congresswoman Waters may have given you something on appeal that may result in this whole trial being overturned," Cahill...…Judge Peter Cahill said comments by Rep. Maxine Waters over the weekend could lead to the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin being overturned on appeal.After defense attorney Eric Nelson criticized "U.S. representatives [for] threatening acts of violence in relation to this specific case," Cahill said Waters' calls for protesters to get "more confrontational" if Chauvin is acquitted may have undermined the legitimacy of the entire trial."I'll give you that congresswoman Waters may have given you something on appeal that may result in this whole trial being overturned," Cahill...WW…

Sen. Tom Cotton claims the United States is not jailing enough people as experts see an increase in crime paired with a drop in incarceration rates.Despite mounting bipartisan support for criminal justice reform measures, the Arkansas Republican argued the U.S. has an "under-incarceration problem," linking to a CNN article to bolster his position. As several measures, including eliminating cash bond and legalizing marijuana, recently passed in some states, Cotton argued the incarceration issue will get worse."We have a major under-incarceration problem in America. And it's only getting...…Sen. Tom Cotton claims the United States is not jailing enough people as experts see an increase in crime paired with a drop in incarceration rates.Despite mounting bipartisan support for criminal justice reform measures, the Arkansas Republican argued the U.S. has an "under-incarceration problem," linking to a CNN article to bolster his position. As several measures, including eliminating cash bond and legalizing marijuana, recently passed in some states, Cotton argued the incarceration issue will get worse."We have a major under-incarceration problem in America. And it's only getting...WW…

The mayor of Atlanta issued an executive order designed to limit the influence of Georgia's new voting law, which she says restricts the vote.Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat, signed the , which will "develop a plan of action to mitigate the impact on City of Atlanta residents of the voting restrictions imposed by Senate Bill 202," on Tuesday, defying the sweeping voting law signed by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp."The voting restrictions of SB 202 will disproportionately impact Atlanta residents — particularly in communities of color and other minority groups," Bottoms . "This...…The mayor of Atlanta issued an executive order designed to limit the influence of Georgia's new voting law, which she says restricts the vote.Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat, signed the , which will "develop a plan of action to mitigate the impact on City of Atlanta residents of the voting restrictions imposed by Senate Bill 202," on Tuesday, defying the sweeping voting law signed by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp."The voting restrictions of SB 202 will disproportionately impact Atlanta residents — particularly in communities of color and other minority groups," Bottoms . "This...WW…

Maryland became the first state to repeal its statewide bill of rights for police officers.The state legislature, controlled by the Democrats, voted to override vetoes that Gov. , a Republican, issued against three police reform measures on Friday. After the House of Delegates overrode Hogan's veto of House Bill 670 on Friday, the upper chamber followed suit on Saturday, with the state Senate overriding the governor's vetoes of Senate Bills 71 and 178., known as the "Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021," repealed the Officers' Bill of Rights. , the "Maryland Police Accountability Act...…Maryland became the first state to repeal its statewide bill of rights for police officers.The state legislature, controlled by the Democrats, voted to override vetoes that Gov. , a Republican, issued against three police reform measures on Friday. After the House of Delegates overrode Hogan's veto of House Bill 670 on Friday, the upper chamber followed suit on Saturday, with the state Senate overriding the governor's vetoes of Senate Bills 71 and 178., known as the "Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021," repealed the Officers' Bill of Rights. , the "Maryland Police Accountability Act...WW…

Herschel Walker is considering rushing to the end zone in Washington, D.C., potentially challenging Sen. Raphael Warnock's reelection bid.The former football star, who has the of former President Donald Trump if he decides to enter the race, said he and his family are prayerfully considering whether he should challenge Warnock in Georgia's upcoming Senate race."I'm very honored that they would consider me running for the Senate, and my family, we're still going through this process of praying and really considering it ... and people want me to decide right now, and I said, 'Guys, I'm going...…Herschel Walker is considering rushing to the end zone in Washington, D.C., potentially challenging Sen. Raphael Warnock's reelection bid.The former football star, who has the of former President Donald Trump if he decides to enter the race, said he and his family are prayerfully considering whether he should challenge Warnock in Georgia's upcoming Senate race."I'm very honored that they would consider me running for the Senate, and my family, we're still going through this process of praying and really considering it ... and people want me to decide right now, and I said, 'Guys, I'm going...WW…

Rep. Maxine Waters says those criticizing her recent rhetoric about former police officer Derek Chauvin would leave her without conduits to express her dissent when "police keep killing us."Waters said her critics get "mad" when her followers kneel, speak up, or protest, leaving activists with little recourse."What is it that they expect us to do when police keep killing us?" she tweeted Saturday night.If we take a knee, they’re mad. If we speak up like I do, they’re mad. If we protest like Martin Luther King Jr. taught us to do, they’re mad. What is it that they expect us to do when police...…Rep. Maxine Waters says those criticizing her recent rhetoric about former police officer Derek Chauvin would leave her without conduits to express her dissent when "police keep killing us."Waters said her critics get "mad" when her followers kneel, speak up, or protest, leaving activists with little recourse."What is it that they expect us to do when police keep killing us?" she tweeted Saturday night.If we take a knee, they’re mad. If we speak up like I do, they’re mad. If we protest like Martin Luther King Jr. taught us to do, they’re mad. What is it that they expect us to do when police...WW…