Sybil Wilkes Breaks Down What We Need to Know: February 10, 2026

Sybil Wilkes is back with “What We Need to Know,” and this week’s segment covers major moves in politics, corporate accountability, and Black excellence in sports. From the White House to the Winter Olympics, here’s a recap of the stories impacting our community.

Here is a breakdown of the critical updates you need on your radar right now.

Partisan Exclusion at the White House

In a significant break from tradition, President Trump has excluded all Democratic governors from the upcoming annual White House working meeting. This move has drawn criticism for its partisan nature, sidelining key state leaders from important national discussions. Among those notably uninvited were Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Colorado Governor Jared Polis, who were also left off the list for the traditionally bipartisan black-tie dinner. In response, the National Governors Association has removed the White House session from its official schedule. The association stated that excluding individual leaders undermines crucial opportunities for national collaboration and bipartisan problem-solving. This decision raises questions about the future of inter-party cooperation on a federal level.