Barack Obama endorses Jamaal Bowman for Congress

In a statement on Monday, Obama announced his first wave of support for 118 Democrats running for federal, statewide and state legislative offices from 17 states, including New York, New Jersey, California, Texas, Illinois, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Nebraska and Nevada.

Obama endorsed progressive candidate Jamaal Bowman, a former middle school principal and first-time candidate who toppled longtime Rep. Eliot Engle in New York’s Democratic primary in June.

Bowman posted the following on Twitter in response to Obama's endorsement:

I'm excited @BarackObama has joined our movement because November’s election is the most important in our lifetimes -- it's going to take all of us to win.

That’s why I’m asking – will you join President Obama and officially endorse me for Congress today? https://t.co/e47icT6yJe

— Jamaal Bowman (@JamaalBowmanNY) August 3, 2020

Barack Obama endorses Jaime Harrison for the U.S. Senate

Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Jaime Harrison’s bid for the U.S. Senate.

“I’m proud to endorse this diverse and hopeful collection of thoughtful, empathetic, and highly qualified Democrats,” Obama said. “Together, these candidates will help us redeem our country’s promise by sticking up for working class people, restoring fairness and opportunity to our system, and fighting for the good of all Americans — not just those at the top. They make me optimistic not just about our party’s chances in November, but about our country’s future long after that. So if you’re in one of their districts or states, make sure you vote for them this fall. And if you can, vote early — by mail or in person.”

"This campaign to bring hope back to South Carolina is getting stronger every day," Harrison said. "As Senator, I will fight to bring strong character and values back to Washington, where too many politicians are playing political games instead of fighting for us. It is an honor to receive the endorsement of President Barack Obama, and I will continue to fight to restore hope to South Carolinians in the midst of this pandemic."

Harrison is running for U.S. Senate against South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Aurora Police briefly detain and handcuff Black family after vehicle mistakenly identified as stolen

Officers from the The Aurora (Colorado) Police Department (APD) detained a Black family – a driver and multiple children at gunpoint – after a vehicle was mistakenly identified as stolen Sunday morning.

Listen to the family explain what happened in the video below:

Keeda Haynes is running for congress

Keeda Haynes is someone who has served time in prison for a crime she says she didn’t commit. But she didn’t let that hinder her future. Since being released she has become a lawyer and former public defender, and is looking to make history in Tennessee's upcoming primary election on August 6.

Watch more of her story below:

Learn more about Keeda Haynes and her campaign here: https://keedahaynes.com/

Rep. Bass Slams AG Barr for Failing to Address Racism, Bias, and Brutality in Law Enforcement

During an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Karen Bass grilled AG William Barr for his role in defending cruel and violent tactics used by police. She also addressed his failures to address inequality and injustice in America's law enforcement system.

Watch their exchange below: