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Ebony McMorris

White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris is a native Washingtonian and University of South Carolina alumna. Her passion is mentoring young adults by teaching community empowerment and media education. She is an NAB member and board member of the Thurgood Marshall Center and was presented the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for contributing more than 4,000 hours of community service under the Obama Administration.

May 3, 2023

College Board Faces Calls for Investigation Amidst Controversy Over AP African American Studies Course

The College Board is facing backlash and calls for an independent investigation over its handling of the AP African American Studies course.…

May 2, 2023

Small Businesses Criticize Biden’s Tax-and-Spend Policies Despite Administration’s Efforts

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris marked the beginning of National Small Business Week on Monday by touting the administration’s…

May 2, 2023

Texas Governor Faces Backlash Over Shooting Victim Remarks

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has come under fire for his controversial description of the victims in the recent mass shooting in Cleveland,…

May 2, 2023

Debt Ceiling Talks: Congress Plays High-Stakes Game of Chicken

Yellen has cautioned that the U.S. will not be able to fulfill its outstanding financial obligations beyond June 1 unless Congress approves…

May 1, 2023

First Republic Bank Collapses in Second-Largest U.S. Bank Failure

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and California regulators simultaneously closed First Republic Bank and sold off all $93.5 billion of its deposits…

April 28, 2023

Fed Considers Stricter Rules for Banks After Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

The review places blame on the bank itself, Fed supervisors, and regulatory rollbacks for the failure. The Fed vice chair for supervision,…

April 28, 2023

DeSantis and GOP Allies Seek to Shield Governor from Public Records Law

A bill currently advancing through the GOP-controlled legislature would permit DeSantis to conceal details about his travel and visitor logs at the…

April 26, 2023

Disney Takes Legal Action Against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Oversight Board

The feud has been ongoing for the past year but has escalated in recent weeks as DeSantis moves towards a 2024 presidential…

April 26, 2023

U.S. House To Vote on Debt Ceiling Bill Amid Opposition

The outcome of the vote will be a test of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's leadership, as he can afford to lose no…

April 25, 2023

Biden’s Battle for America’s Soul Continues: President Announces Reelection Bid

"MAGA extremists are lining up to take on those bedrock freedoms. Cutting social security that you paid for your entire life, while…

April 24, 2023

“Tennessee Three” Visit White House, Seek Presidential Action on Gun Violence

They are asking the president to declare a public health emergency on gun violence, believing an emergency response is necessary due to…

April 24, 2023

Biden Set To Announce 2024 Reelection Campaign

His team has been quietly preparing for a run, holding regular meetings with the president and first lady, and conducting extensive research…