This week in 1838, a sitting congressman killed a fellow lawmaker in a duel leading Congress to ban dueling in the nation’s capital.

CHICAGO / February 17, 2026 / BPALiveWire - The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights leader who worked closely with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., founded influential social justice organizations and twice sought the Democratic presidential nomination, died Tuesday in Chicago. He was 84. His family and the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition said Jackson died peacefully Tuesday morning surrounded by family after a long illness. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2017,

Again initiative, I am encouraged by the growing momentum behind policies aimed at addressing America’s housing shortage. Efforts such as investing in Opportunity Zones, excluding building materials from tariffs, and reducing burdensome local regulations are essential to increasing the supply of affordable single-family homes.

Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown says his office has uncovered a suspected health care fraud scheme that targeted Native Americans in tribal communities and generated tens of millions of dollars in improper Affordable Care Act claims.

The Frederick Douglass Foundation (FDF) is honored to announce its designation as an America250 Supporting Partner as the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.

We The Free: The New Streaming Platform for Firearms, Action, and Unfiltered Content. In a bold push to capture younger audiences and dominate digital media, the National Rifle Association has partnered with We the Free, a fast-rising streaming platform that promises adrenaline-pumping entertainment centered on gun ownership, tactical expertise, and unapologetic American freedoms.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kurt Pfotenhauer, a distinguished leader in the title and mortgage industries and a valued member of the First American team.

The National Black Pro-Life Union successfully hosted a private screening of the powerful biographical drama “Pardon Me: The Bevelyn B. Williams Story” on Jan. 21, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The event drew attendees to celebrate the remarkable journey of pro-life activist Bevelyn Beatty Williams and to highlight the ongoing battle for the rights of the unborn.The film, directed by Josh Webber and starring Angela White (formerly known as Blac Chyna).

At a time when clarity, courage, and principled leadership are urgently needed, Ladies Who Lead E(xx)change invites women from across the country to gather for a meaningful day of conversation, connection, and leadership formation rooted in faith, family, and public responsibility.

The National Black Pro-Life Union will host a private screening of the powerful biographical drama Pardon Me: The Bevelyn B. Williams Story, highlighting the inspiring journey of pro-life activist Bevelyn Beatty Williams.

Senators Katie Britt of Alabama and James Lankford of Oklahoma have introduced a bill that would bar medical residency programs from pressuring trainees to participate in abortion procedures that conflict with their religious or moral beliefs.

A standing-room-only crowd of current and former Energy Department officials, DARPA leaders, national security figures, senior executives from major U.S. energy companies, technologists, researchers and reporters from Reuters, NPR, the Washington Examiner and BPALiveWire filled the National Press Club earlier this week for mtf.tv’s Meet the Future power breakfast.

WASHINGTON / November 22, 2025 / BPALiveWire - The America First Policy Institute has launched a major initiative to tackle the nation’s housing affordability crisis and restore homeownership opportunities for younger Americans. The new effort, called Restoring the American Dream: Make Housing Great Again , will be led by conservative media influencer Benny Johnson. Johnson’s social media reach is in excess of 5 million followers. Former Housing and Urban Development Secret

BPALiveWire / November 11 / WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army launched a gritty recruitment campaign in February 2025, ditching touchy-feely vibes for raw toughness with the tagline: "Stronger people are harder to kill." The 30-second spot features a ripped Special Forces master fitness trainer grinding through brutal workouts — deadlifting 500 pounds raw, yoke carries, combat drills — before delivering the line with steely resolve. No pronouns, no parades: just sweat, grit and Ame

WASHINGTON / November 4/ BPALiveWire— Dick Cheney, the influential vice president who wielded unprecedented power in the George W. Bush administration and became the chief architect of the post-9/11 “war on terror,” including the invasion of Iraq, died Monday. He was 84. Cheney’s death from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease was announced in a statement from his family, which said he was surrounded by his wife, Lynne Cheney, daughters Liz and Mary, an

Democrats notched wins in Tuesday's off-year elections, sweeping Virginia's top races, New Jersey's governorship, and New York City's mayor's race. These gains in blue-leaning battlegrounds offer a post-Trump morale boost, but they're no earthquake. The map looks much the same. Blue stayed blue, red held red, and the nation's partisan chasm grew wider. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger ousted Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to claim the governorship, the state's first f

By Dee Dee Bass Wilbon ***Free to Share on Your Media Platforms*** Sen. Scott with BPALiveWire Editors Deana Bass Williams and Dee Dee Bass Wilbon With the federal government shutdown dragging into its fourth week, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is championing a no-nonsense fix: the No Budget, No Pay Act. The bill would suspend paychecks for all 535 members of Congress until funding is restored. Scott, speaking on Fox News, argued that lawmakers should not receive pay if they fail

Just in case you have been avoiding the news for the last three weeks, you may have missed it. The government of the United States of America is in shut down. This week's Policy Playbook breaks it down for you. What Happened? On October 1, 2025, a partial federal government shutdown began after Congress failed to pass FY2026 appropriations or a continuing resolution (CR). Essential services like defense and Social Security continue, but non-essential operations stopped, fur

By Dee Dee Bass Wilbon ***Free to Share on Your Media Platforms*** Dee Dee Bass Wilbon proudly sporting her Fisk University Tee. The fall marks homecoming season at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the nation. Homecoming week at HBCUs is filled with alumni events, football tailgates, gospel fests, step shows, Greek events and community service. This year, some homecoming locations will have an opportunity to welcome new faces to their celebration.

In preparation for the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, BPALiveWire editors met with Dr. Alveda King. King and Bass Public Affairs have long collaborated on projects in the past. The America 250 celebration offers a special opportunity to remind Americans that all people are one blood, one human race.