Thousands of protesters are expected to gather in Selma and Montgomery for a national day of action following a Supreme Court ruling critics say weakened the Voting Rights Act. Organizers say the demonstrations are part of a renewed push to protect Black political power and voting rights across the South.

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The Supreme Court handed abortion rights advocates a major victory by indefinitely blocking restrictions on mifepristone, the abortion pill central to post-Roe abortion access in America. The ruling preserves telehealth abortion access nationwide as legal and political battles over reproductive rights continue.

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On this day in 1970, police opened fire at Jackson State College in Mississippi, killing Phillip Lafayette Gibbs and James Earl Green and injuring 12 others. The shooting came just days after the Kent State tragedy and remains a painful chapter in the history of racial injustice and protest in America.

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New Consumer Price Index data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows inflation pressures continue to impact Americans through higher food and electricity prices. The latest report adds to concerns about affordability and the broader economy.

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New data from WalletHub shows credit card interest rates on new offers are falling, but annual fees and consumer complaints are continuing to climb. Billing-related complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also saw a sharp increase during the first quarter of 2026.

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The housing market saw a slight increase in existing-home sales in April, but economic uncertainty, inflation and rising inventory continue to create challenges for buyers and sellers. New data from the National Association of Realtors also showed home prices continuing to climb.

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Congressional Republicans are signaling another reconciliation package focused on affordability and spending cuts, raising concerns among advocates about additional reductions to SNAP and health care programs. A new analysis warns millions of Americans could lose critical benefits if the cuts move forward.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, R-Ga., signed a new law removing party labels from ballots in five heavily Black metro Atlanta counties, setting off a legal fight over voting rights and political representation. Critics argue the move weakens Black political power, while prosecutors in affected counties are preparing court challenges.

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