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Trumponomics 101: Why Tariffs?
New tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect Tuesday as President Donald Trump aims to pressure companies to relocate manufacturing to the United States.
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Black Civil Rights Leaders Skip Trump's Joint A...
Instead of watching President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress tonight, a powerful group of civil rights leaders, elected officials, journalists, and advocates launched the inaugural State of the People Livestream.
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Tariffs Rock U.S. Economy
Wall Street reacted negatively Monday after President Donald Trump confirmed that new tariffs against Canada and Mexico will take effect at midnight Tuesday, sending stocks downward.
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Gone But Never Forgotten: Hazel Dukes, Civil Ri...
Hazel Nell Dukes, a tireless fighter for civil rights and the longtime president of the NAACP New York State Conference, died at the age of 92.
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#HollywoodLive: Paul Tazewell Makes Oscar Histo...
History was made at the 97th Academy Awards as Paul Tazewell became the first Black man to win an Oscar for Costume Design.
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Trump to Address Congress on Tuesday
After a tumultuous first month in office marked by unprecedented executive actions, President Donald Trump is set to deliver a speech to Congress on Tuesday, addressing lawmakers in the chambers still haunted by the events of January 6.
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Paul Tazewell Becomes First Black Man to Win Be...
Academy Award-winning designer Paul Tazewell made history at the 97th Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, becoming the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for “Wicked.”
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Jobless Claims Rise As Trump Economy Faces Chal...
For the week ending February 22, 242,000 people applied for unemployment insurance--an increase of 22,000 people compared to the previous week.
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Zelenskyy Exits the White House Empty-Handed
After a 45-minute meeting that escalated into a heated exchange, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White House without signing a critical minerals deal that could have strengthened ties between the U.S. and Ukraine.
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#HollywoodLive: Oscars to Honor Quincy Jones Wi...
One of the most anticipated music numbers at this year’s Academy Awards is a tribute to the late, legendary Quincy Jones.
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Judge Rules Mass Federal Employee Firings Likel...
A federal judge in San Francisco ruled that the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful, granting temporary relief to labor unions and organizations suing to stop the Trump administration’s workforce cuts.
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Is the Administration Selling U.S. Citizenship?
Trump revealed plans to sell a “gold card” to wealthy foreigners, allowing them to live and work in the U.S. and paving the way for citizenship.
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Bad News for Home Sales Amid Affordability Conc...
Pending home sales dropped 4.6% in January, reaching an all-time low on the National Association of Realtors' Pending Home Sales Index.
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#OTD: Chris Rock Hosts the 77th Academy Awards ...
On this day 20 years ago, comedian and actor Chris Rock took center stage as the solo host of the 77th Academy Awards on February 27, 2005, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.
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Supreme Court Temporarily Backs Trump’s Foreign...
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to continue freezing more than $58 billion in foreign aid.
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Trump Administration Orders Federal Agencies to...
The Trump administration is ordering federal agencies to submit plans by April 14 to relocate bureaus and offices outside the Washington, D.C., area.
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DOGE Tech Staffers Resign Over Musk-Led Overhaul
On Tuesday, 21 civil service employees resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by billionaire Trump advisor Elon Musk.
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White House Takes Control of Press Access
The Trump administration announced Tuesday it will take control of determining which journalists participate in the White House press pool, marking a significant shift from decades of tradition.
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Soul Singer Gwen McCrae Dies at 81, Days After ...
Soul-funk singer Gwen McCrae, known for hits like “Rockin’ Chair” and “Funky Sensation,” passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 81.
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Americans Believe the Economy Is Not Doing Well
Economic challenges continue and American wallets are being hit hard as the Trump administration settles into its second term.
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White House Takes Control of Press Pool, Reshap...
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the White House would now determine which journalists are allowed in the White House press pool.
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Republicans Propose $1 Trillion in Medicaid Cut...
House Republicans are pushing a spending plan that could slash nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid over the next decade.
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Black Fraternities and Sororities Face Uncertai...
The future of Black fraternities and sororities on college campuses could be in jeopardy as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on DEI.
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#HollywoodLive: Remembering the Legendary Rober...
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#HollywoodLive: NAACP Image Awards and SAG Hono...
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