The attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar has drawn swift condemnation from Black lawmakers and civic leaders nationwide, who warned that political violence—especially against Black women in public service—poses a direct threat to democratic participation. Leaders emphasized that intimidation and assault have no place in civic spaces and urged accountability amid rising rhetoric that targets women of color, immigrants and Muslim communities.
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‘Snowed In’ candle controversy: Bath & Body Works apologizes after claims of klan resemblance
Bath & Body Works has apologized and removed its “Snowed In” candle after it was criticized for its design, which some claimed resembled imagery associated with the Ku Klux Klan.
President Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses VP Harris
President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination, citing his commitment to fulfilling his duties as President for the remainder of his term.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemns Justice Samuel Alito for upside-down flag, demands he recuse himself from Jan. 6 trials
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has called on U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to apologize for displaying an upside-down American flag, which is a symbol of the “Stop the Steal” movement, and to recuse himself from cases involving the 2020 election and former President Donald Trump.

