Politics
Political Criticism and Civil Rights Investigation
Stephen A. Smith criticized the National Association of Black Journalists for an award he received, calling it 'highly offensive.' The Justice Department is also investigating William & Mary for alleged discrimination in scholarships.
Coverage timeline — 3 articles
The Hill
The Justice Department (DOJ) has launched a civil rights investigation into the College of William & Mary over scholarships and student programs that the department alleges favor certain students based on race and ethnicity. The department’s Civil Rights Division announced the investigation on M
2026-08-18 15:27 UTC
The Hill
Rep. Warren Davidson called on Congress to permanently repeal the Corporate Transparency Act through the National Defense Authorization Act to protect small businesses from burdensome reporting requirements implemented under the Biden administration.
2026-08-18 15:30 UTC
The Hill
Commentator Stephen A. Smith ripped the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) after he received the "Thumbs Down" award from the organization over the weekend, calling the move "highly offensive." “I'm calling them out for it, because it makes no sense whatsoever," he told News Nations's
2026-08-18 15:32 UTC