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During a private Easter luncheon at the White House, Trump told guests it's just"not possible" for the country to pay for Medicaid, Medicare and daycareRead more...

Here's everything to know about the life and career of former AG Pam Bondi who was just fired by President Trump.Read more...

Eddie Murphy is officially 65! In honor of his birthday, let's take a look at his most successful films. You might be surprised at what made the cut!Read more...

Nancy Metayer Bowen was weeks away from announcing a Congress bid. Instead, a wellness check revealed a nightmare, and a husband charged with her murder.Read more...

Ketanji Brown Jackson stood out from several justices appearing to be skeptical of the president's argument against the Citizenship Clause in the 14th Amendment.Read more...

Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris is back in the hot seat on social media for some resurfaced comments he made about his past relationship with Brandy Norwood. Let's get into it!Read more...

Rapper Gucci Mane faced the unthinkable after he was allegedly kidnapped and robbed. And now folks online can't stop talking about it!Read more...

Black Twitter is buzzing with comments about President Trump's decision to fire Attorney General Pam BondiRead more...

Led by Dr. Sonya Reid, a Black physician, a new study shows how DNA-based tumor analysis can help close the survival gap for Black women with aggressive breast cancer.Read more...

No standing. No cutting. No problem! Meet the Black content creator who creates disability-friendly recipes that's taking the internet by storm.Read more...

From jaw-dropping scandals to headline-grabbing mishaps, we're unpacking the wild story of Tiger Woods' tumultuous superstardom in the public eye.Read more...

Rapper 2 Chainz's regular commute included a wild confrontation with a driver who tried ramming his car- and it was all caught on camera.Read more...

Meagan Good is finally clearing the air and addressing the criticisms she's received over past skin bleaching claims.Read more...

The city of Coral Springs celebrated the election of first Black and Haitian American female commissioner. Now, they're forced to mourn her shocking murder.Read more...

To help ease financial pain on TSA amid the government shutdown, billionaire Tyler Perry stepped in... and then, this happened.Read more...

In honor of what would've been Traci Braxton's 55th birthday, let's take a look at the Braxton sisters' interesting history of success and hardships!Read more...

Gasoline prices are up in every state since the Iran war begin and they're expected to rise.Read more...

Leslie Jones may be single, but that doesn't mean she's rushing to walk down the aisle anytime soon. Now, she's sharing the surprising and hilarious reason why.Read more...

Cardi B admitted many folks assume she's an "airhead," however, she's using the misconception to her advantage. It's time we stop underestimating her.Read more...

Nearly 10 years have passed since Terence Crutcher was shot and killed by Tulsa police. Now, his family is finally getting a taste of justice.Read more...

Musa, a food truck vendor, was shocked when the mother of the young Black man who stole money from his tip jar later came to repay the stolen amount.Read more...

Victor Glover will be the first Black American astronaut to reach the moon... And he's the pilot!Read more...

'Scary Movie' star Regina Hall is opening up about a particularly interesting time in her life and what led to her almost becoming a nun!Read more...

With four years until the national census, leaders are urging Black folks to make their voices heard after the third launch of the Black Census Project.Read more...

The complicated marriage between Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardshian is back in the spotlight thanks to a new documentary. Let's take a look at their rocky history.Read more...

The shift isn't about skill. It's about how the game is being taught.Read more...

Brandy Norwood is finally opening up about the relationship she shared with Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris. And the details are as eye-opening as you'd expect!Read more...

You'll never guess what Lauren Blake Boultier, a white influencer, blamed after she allegedly stole a Black model's photo in a bizarre Photoshop fail.Read more...

Here's all of the changes Trump's made to the White House in his second term, including his controversial ballroom construction.Read more...

Olandria Carthen may have gained fame from 'Love Island,' but she's clearly here to stay for a long time. Let's talk about it!Read more...

The Root spoke with the president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund on what Black Americans should brace for ahead of the Supreme Court's case on birthright citizenship.Read more...

As En Vogue prepares to tour with TLC and Salt-N-Pepa, we're looking at the ups and downs of the soulful R&B divas who dominated the 1990s.Read more...

In a study covering more than 200 countries, researchers traced two plastic-based chemicals to approximately 2 million early births and 74,000 infant deaths in 2018 alone.Read more...

EXCLUSIVE: Rep. LaMonica McIver, who is facing up to 17 years behind bars stemming from a legally protected visit to an ICE detention facility", speaks to The Root.Read more...

From the beginning of their relationship in 2018 to now, FKA twigs and Shia LaBeouf have been embroiled in a legal and public back and forth. Let's dig into the latest!Read more...

While the typical face of supremacy is well-known, there is a growing, complex wave of leaders, commentators, and politicians who have been accused of racism-even though they look just like us.Read more...

Amber Rose says she allows her kids to curse because they have free speech, AND that white people should say the N-word...and the backlash was swift.Read more...

The season two finale of Sterling K. Brown's 'Paradise' has folks all over social media talking-and for good reason. Let's get into it!Read more...

Seven years after his passing, we're commemorating the life and legacy of "Neighborhood Nip" with the essential tracks every self-made hustler needs to have on rotation.Read more...

In a heated debate over religion vs. policy, the Chicago Bulls just waived Jaden Ivey for speaking out about the NBA's pride nights.Read more...

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on President Trump's attempt to axe the 14th Amendment, guaranteeing citizenship for the descendants of slavery.Read more...

Tisha Campbell may have more positive feelings for her former costar Martin Lawrence now, but some folks online aren't buying it. Let's get into why!Read more...

Rep.Pramila Jayapal calls for reparations for immigrant families tramatized by Trump's mass deportation policy.Read more...

Stacy Brown and her family had no idea that her mother was one of more than 800 women assigned to the only all-Black female battalion during World War II.Read more...

For Black people, uncertainty in America is a frequent state of existence because we are categorically less safe.Read more...

More information about the woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home have been released and it's truly disturbing!Read more...

OPINION: The ongoing legal challenge to Florida's Rooney Rule, a policy designed to promote diversity in the hiring of state college coaches and athletic directors, must be understood not as a legitimate legal argument, but as an act of legal fiction rooted in white supremacy.Read more...

While many fans are happy about the recent 'Hannah Montana' anniversary special, let's take a look at some Black Disney shows that are deserving of one, too!Read more...

From $100 bills with Trump's signature on it to renaming buildings in his honor, here's everything President Trump has named or renamed after himself.Read more...

By the time there were 16 teams left in the Women's NCAA Tournament, four of them were coached by Black women. How did they do?Read more...