Tag: Politics

Macklemore's "Free Palestine" message at an Ed Sheeran concert has sparked a push to have him removed from the rest of the tour. While opening for Sheeran at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Friday, the Grammy winner performed his protest track "Hind's Hall" and then addressed the crowd directly.

Macklemore is firing back at critics who slammed his "Free Palestine" message during Ed Sheeran's MetLife Stadium concert, insisting his comments were not an attack on Jewish people. The rapper addressed the controversy Monday after his opening performance at Sheeran's New Jersey shows sparked backlash and calls for him to be removed from the remainder of the tour. Macklemore says his message was about supporting Palestinian freedom and opposing the suffering of civilians, not criticizing Jewish people.

This weekend, families and friends across the nation will enjoy a long weekend and a Monday away from work for Labor Day—the unofficial end of summer and the start of a new season. But whether you're enjoying a plate of barbecue, some extra rest, or using your time off to serve your community, remember this name: John Patterson Green.

Milo Yiannopoulos is officially in ICE's crosshairs. DHS dropped his sad-looking mug shot and says he's staying locked up until he's removed from the country. The agency posted the booking photo Friday on X while quoting TMZ's original report about Milo's arrest, saying agents nabbed the controversial political personality Thursday at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

John Boyd Jr., founder of the National Black Farmers Association, says Black farmers are suffering under the Trump administration after three decades of advocacy in Washington. He claims canceled agricultural grants and policies to increase foreign beef imports are pushing struggling farmers closer to losing their land. Boyd is frustrated that previous administrations provided billion-dollar funding and access to policymakers, while Trump has excluded him from White House events. He's also calling out Black leaders, athletes, and wealthy Americans for remaining silent as hundreds of farmers face foreclosure.

Mitch McConnell is back home after spending nearly two months receiving hospital care and rehabilitation following a fall. The 84-year-old Kentucky senator announced that he had been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue physical therapy from home.