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5 Funniest 2023 Political Moments We Refuse To Let Go

MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 08: Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) speaks to members of the media as he is seen behind fellow candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in the spin room following the NBC News Republican Presidential Primary Debate at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County on November 8, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Five presidential hopefuls squared off in the third Republican primary debate as former U.S. President Donald Trump, currently facing indictments in four locations, declined again to participate. Photo: Getty Images Anna Moneymaker

Itโ€™s been a pretty memorable year in politics. But letโ€™s be honest...itโ€™s been mostly for bad reasons. But there were also many hilarious and wacky moments, so without further ado, here are the ones we couldnโ€™t stop laughing about on social media. - Jessica Washington Read More

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Stefon Diggs and Cardi B Viral Boat Video Prompts Response from Patriots Coach
Stefon Diggs and Cardi B Viral Boat Video Prompts Response from Patriots Coach

Here Are The Black Politicians You Need To Know In 2024

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 22: Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) speaks at the โ€œJust Majorityโ€ Supreme Court press conference on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC. Photo: Getty Images Paul Morigi

Itโ€™s been an interesting year in Black politics. Here are the figures weโ€™re keeping a close eye on going into 2024! - Jessica Washington Read More

Damn, Damn, Damn: Michigan Supreme Court Did You Dirty by Keeping Trump On 2024 Primary Ballot

Photo: Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau

On Wednesday, the Michigan Supreme Court threw out an attempt to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 primary ballot per the US Constitutionโ€™s โ€œinsurrectionist ban.โ€ The only appropriate reaction to that news is โ€œDamn!โ€ though all hope is not lost: an effort to remove the former president could be renewed for the general election. - Candace McDuffie Read More

Unfortunately, The Supreme Court Will Most Likely Overrule Coloradoโ€™s Decision About Trumpโ€™s Ineligibility

Photo: Getty Images Jabin Botsford

Last week, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump is ineligible to become president due to his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection. However, it is most likely that the Supreme Court will overturn their decision. - Candace McDuffie Read More

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