I’m excited to announce my forthcoming book, BLACK OUT LOUD! I wrote the book I’ve always wanted to read -- about the golden age of ’90s Black sitcoms, how that moment came to be, and the long history of Black comedy as a force that reshaped culture. Available for pre-order now: blackoutloudbook.com/

This father-son moment between Jalen and Rick Brunson 🥹 Doesn't get better than this ❤️

Tomorrow, the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music (@SpringsteenCAM) opens to the public on the campus of New Jersey's Monmouth University. The new facility houses Springsteen's archives while also telling the broader story of American music through artifacts and exhibits. @GeoffRBennett sat down with "The Boss" himself ahead of the opening.

The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University features exhibits dedicated to one of New Jersey’s most famous sons while also exploring the broader story of American music. Geoff Bennett met with "The Boss" to discuss the center, his musical legacy, and how the outspoken artist is approaching this moment in civic life. It’s part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Politico: Justice Department approves Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. politico.com/news/2026/06/12…

The DR Congo arrival fits are pure aura.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge denies Kennedy Center request for pause in ruling ordering Trump's name removed from building.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Judge indefinitely blocks $1.8B anti-weaponization fund after Trump administration says it scrapped plan.

🚨EXCLUSIVE >> @FBI agents raided Cleveland office of Ohio voter registration group, in what many consider part of broader Trump administration effort to intimidate and sow doubt about voting integrity in key swing states. Agents fanned out across Ohio, following and questioning canvassers and volunteers. "Straight up intimidation" said group's board member. ms.now/news/ohio-pro-democra…

The countdown is for the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament is expected to be the biggest in the event's history, with 48 teams competing across the U.S., Canada and Mexico in 104 matches over 39 days. But the road to kickoff has been anything but smooth. Organizers have faced criticism over soaring ticket prices, concerns about logistics and transportation, and geopolitical tensions that have complicated travel for some teams and their supporters. Geoff Bennett (@GeoffRBennett) discussed more with Roger Bennett of Men in Blazers. (@MenInBlazers).

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump is nominating former Securities and Exchange Commission head Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says he's called off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening to escalate 3-month-old war.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House fails to extend US surveillance tool, risking lapse ahead of Friday deadline.

WASHINGTON (AP) — US military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in latest escalation of tensions.

No one loves soccer quite as much as Roger Bennett @rogbennett of @meninblazers . Had the pleasure of speaking with him on the @newshour yesterday. As always, he brought insight, perspective, and plenty of laughs. It was also probably the first -- and only -- time you'll hear Lionel Messi described as a "joyful Ewok." Roger somehow makes that comparison sound completely reasonable. #worldcup

Democrats are united in opposing the reauthorization of a key surveillance program, citing, among other reasons, President Trump's pick of Bill Pulte to temporarily lead U.S. intelligence efforts. "Bill Pulte is deeply unqualified to serve as acting director of national intelligence, and he's deeply dangerous," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tells @GeoffRBennett. "He's got no national security experience, no military experience and no law enforcement experience."

The countdown is on to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament is expected to be the biggest in the event's history, with 48 teams competing across the U.S., Canada and Mexico in 104 matches over 39 days. But organizers have faced criticism over soaring ticket prices and geopolitical tensions that have complicated travel for some teams and their supporters. @GeoffRBennett speaks to @rogbennett for more.

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — Trump says he wants acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte to further slash staffing at agency.

Despite the encroaching threat of artificial intelligence across industries, Sting believes his own craft of songwriting to be uniquely resistant. He shares his reasoning in conversation with Geoff Bennett (@GeoffRBennett).

WASHINGTON (AP) — House passes bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia in a sign of impatience with Trump's approach to the war.

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine. pbs.org/newshour/nation/homi…