If you're wondering what the debt ceiling is and how it affects Black communities, you're not alone.

In a new interview with Melissa Wade, Real Talk host Warren Ballentine provides more information about the 2022 midterm elections. He speaks on what’s going on at the national and local levels, as well as how important it is to get out and vote on the issues that matter and the rights that are at stake.  

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24 million more people would lose coverage by 2026, while the federal deficit would decrease by $337 billion.

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GOP congressional leaders are looking to repeal an initiative that was created to prevent mentally ill individuals from purchasing guns.

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African American federal workers will feel the brunt of Donald Trump's proposed federal workforce reform.

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Carl Conyers Jr., the son of Michigan Rep. John Conyers, was found safe in Houston, Texas, Friday morning after going missing on Tuesday.

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During a recent interview, Ryan revealed Republicans will not tolerate another sit-in. The Republican Speaker of the House declined to give specific details as to how he intends to stop Democrats from staging another sit-in to protest gun control laws, but it appears he's serious.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver spoke with Roland Martin, host of NewsOne Now, and guest co-host Laura Coates about Wednesday's sit-in protest that captured the attention of the nation and went viral on social media platforms.

Congress on Friday overwhelmingly approved 'a sweeping, year-end fiscal package.'

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It's unlikely the vote will turn into law, however; President Barack Obama has vowed to veto the bill, which also contains language to repeal the Affordable Health Care Act.