Politics

Five Black candidates will carry the Democratic Party’s banner in gubernatorial races across the country this November, creating a notable moment for Black political representation in the 2026 midterm elections. The five pictured are Wes Moore of Maryland, Jermaine Johnson of South Carolina, Keisha Lance Bottoms of Georgia, Aaron Ford of Nevada and David Crowley of Wisconsin. The group includes Wes Moore in Maryland, Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, Jermaine Johnson in South

WASHINGTON (BAMM Network) — President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of NBA superstar LeBron James on Friday, suggesting the basketball icon may be “a racist” while declaring Michael Jordan the greatest player in league history. Trump made the comments in the Oval Office after Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked whether James should be considered the greatest NBA player of all time following his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers. While sitting in the Oval Office dur

BATON ROUGE, La. (BAMM Network) — U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection after Louisiana lawmakers redrew his congressional district following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the state's previous map. Rep. Cleo Fields, D-La., center, speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington on April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) Instead, the veteran Democrat said he plans to run for the Louisiana State Senate, where he pr

BATON ROUGE, La. (BAMM Network) — All felony criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill have been dismissed, ending—for now—a politically charged case that underscored growing tensions between Republican state leaders and Democratic officials in New Orleans. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill speaks with attendees during an election night watch party for U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., May 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthe

STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. (BAMM Network) — An independent investigation is underway into the mayor of Stockbridge, Georgia, after the City Council accused him of violating municipal laws and administrative policies. Jayden Williams, 22, is the newly elected mayor of Stockbridge. Mayor Jayden Williams, who became the youngest person ever elected mayor of Stockbridge when voters chose him in 2023, remains in office while the investigation moves forward. The City Council has voted to tem

COLUMBIA, S.C. (BAMM Network) — U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman entered South Carolina's rapidly evolving U.S. Senate race on Saturday, launching a campaign for the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham despite President Donald Trump's public endorsement of interim Sen. Darline Graham, the late senator's sister. Rep. Ralph Norman speaks to reporters as he leaves a House Republican Conference meeting at the Cannon House Office Building on May 20, 2026, in Washington, D.C

HOUSTON (BAMM Network) — Newly unsealed FBI search warrant documents allege investigators found what appeared to be methamphetamine inside the work van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo following the fatal ICE shooting that has sparked weeks of protests and calls for greater transparency in Houston. FBI says agent believes it was methamphetamine found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) According to an FBI search warrant affid

BATON ROUGE, La. (Talk Dat NOLA) — Tensions between Governor Jeff Landry and New Orleans lawmakers escalated this week following a series of line-item vetoes that eliminated funding for numerous community projects across the city, prompting criticism from several legislators who argue the cuts disproportionately impact New Orleans residents. Among those speaking out were State Rep. Delisha Boyd, D-New Orleans, and State Sen. Royce Duplessis, D-New Orleans, both of whom accuse