In a letter, the widow of Martin Luther King Jr. crafted a scathing critique of Sessions saying that to grant him a federal judgeship would “irreparably damage the work of my husband.”

President Obama launched humorous counterstrikes against his opponents during his eight years in office. He used the Correspondents' Dinners masterfully.

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Talladega College, Alabama's oldest historically Black liberal arts college, came under fire after its marching band accepted an invitation to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration.

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Chip Berlet, a former senior analyst at Political Research Associates, believes the threat of racial violence is inevitable as a result of Trump's coddling of White supremacists.

Aside from the surprising election of a businessman-turned-reality-star-turned-politician as the 45th President of the United States, here are some other top political moments of 2016.

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The women's march, reportedly the largest protest surrounding Trump’s inauguration, is slated to take place on January 21, a day after he is sworn into office.

Warrensburg High's Dr. Scott Patrick said the incident—coupled with the crowd holding Trump signs—was insensitive and inappropriate.

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According to reports, not one Washington, D.C., band has applied to be a part of Donald Trump's inaugural parade.

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The 19-year-old college football player was awarded the 82nd Heisman Trophy for an outstanding sophomore season with the Cardinals.