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The Department of Justice, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, sent a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walls, demanding access to the state's voter data, medical, and food assistance records. The letter implied that compliance would lead to an end of immigration enforcement in the state, which the host and guests explicitly labeled as 'extortion' and a tactic of an 'authoritarian government.'

Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walls hours after Alex Prey was killed during an ICE operation, demanding voter data, state medical/food assistance records, and public support for ICE officers, suggesting the Trump administration might end immigration enforcement in the state if they comply. Minnesota lawmakers rejected this, calling it 'extortion.'

A Virginia judge ruled against a Democratic-drawn House map, preventing its use in the 2026 midterms. The judge cited violations of legislative procedures, specifically that the amendment was not passed twice with an election in between and was not properly noticed in state courts. Democrats plan to appeal, arguing Republicans are 'abusing the courts' to block voters.

Tazwell County Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley Jr. ruled Democrats violated legislative procedures during a special redistricting session, failing to meet the requirement of passing the amendment twice with an election in between. The order blocks Democrats from advancing the measure before the 2026 elections. Virginia House Speaker Don Scott stated they would appeal immediately.

Hampton University, a historically Black college, is working to regain its land grant status, which it lost in 1920. The original removal was based on the belief that only one Black institution per state could hold the designation. Restoration would unlock federal funding for agriculture, engineering, and applied sciences, expanding STEM opportunities.

Virginia Senator Mammy Lock introduced Senate Bill 274 to return land grant designation to Hampton University. The university held this status from 1872 until 1920, when it was removed under the belief only one Black institution per state could hold it. Hampton's president, Daryl Williams, noted this restriction is outdated, citing Alabama having multiple land grant universities.

Latrice Watkins, a long-time Walmart executive, has been named the new president and CEO of Sam's Club. Her career trajectory, starting as an intern in 1997 and rising through merchandising and chief merchant roles, demonstrates a clear path of leadership and results, now leading one of the country's largest retail brands.

Latrice Watkins, who started as a Walmart intern in 1997, steadily rose through the ranks, leading major areas including merchandising and becoming Walmart's chief merchant in 2023. She is now stepping into the top role at Sam's Club, effective February 1st.

Author Fawn Montgomery recounts her experience with endometriosis, detailing how her pain was ignored and misdiagnosed for years by medical professionals. She attributes this to medical bias and the societal expectation for Black women to be 'strong,' which prevented her from receiving timely and accurate care until the disease had significantly progressed.

Fawn Montgomery, diagnosed with endometriosis at 25, was told it was a reproductive disease, not that it could spread. Her pain was ignored for years, with doctors dismissing her symptoms, sometimes saying, 'Oh, you're strong. You got it, Fawn.' She was misdiagnosed with other issues, leading to further damage, and only discovered she had Stage 4 endometriosis requiring a hysterectomy in 2022.

Fawn Montgomery advocates for 'radical self-care,' urging Black women to prioritize their own well-being and set boundaries without guilt. She emphasizes that in a society that often expects Black women to be 'community rehabilitation centers,' putting energy into oneself is a form of resistance against systemic pressures and medical dismissal.

Fawn Montgomery states, 'radical self-care literally means what the title says, be radical about yourself. No one is going to fight for you the way that you fight for yourself.' She highlights that 'rest is resistance' and encourages Black women to set and stick to boundaries without guilt, especially given the expectation for them to be 'community rehabilitation centers.'