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Trump Trial Jury Deliberations Begin Today
Jury deliberations began today in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, with Judge Juan Merchan instructing 12 jurors, comprised of seven men and five women, on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
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Economic Anxiety High Among Americans
As the Federal Reserve continues to reiterate its commitment to taming stubbornly high inflation, a new survey finds mounting economic anxiety among Americans battered by skyrocketing prices.
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Hollywood Live: 50 Cent's revenge on long-time ...
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Supreme Court Upholds South Carolina Congressio...
The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority upheld a Republican-held South Carolina congressional district, rejecting a lower-court ruling that found the district discriminated against Black voters.
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Closing Arguments in Trump's Historic Criminal ...
Judge Juan Merchan will instruct the jury on the relevant laws and deliberation process, which is expected to start as early as Wednesday.
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HUD Allocates $26 Million to Combat Housing Dis...
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $26 million in funds to support fair housing efforts across the nation.
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Justice Clarence Thomas Rebukes Brown v. Board ...
Despite the recent marking of the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas issued a strong rebuke of the decision, arguing that the court overstepped its authority by banning racial segregation in schools.
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Louisiana Deals a Blow to Women's Rights
In Louisiana, the State House has passed a controversial bill criminalizing the possession of abortion pills without valid prescriptions, a move that could lead to fines, jail time, or both for those convicted.
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Trump Woos Black, Latino Voters at Bronx Rally
Former President Donald Trump took his campaign to a Democratic stronghold this week, holding a rally in the South Bronx aimed at appealing to Black and Latino voters who have traditionally supported Democrats.
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SCOTUS Decision Hits Voting Rights: Impact on B...
In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court issued a decision that reversed a federal trial court's unanimous finding that Congressional District 1 in South Carolina's 2022 map is unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.
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Biden Celebrates Confirmation of 200 Federal Ju...
The judges are exceptionally well-qualified and represent the most diverse group ever appointed by a president - 64 percent are women and 62 percent are people of color.
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White House Touts Black Women in Judicial Appoi...
In a White House press briefing this week, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre highlighted President Biden's success in appointing a more diverse federal judiciary, an issue of particular importance to the nation's Black community.
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Fed Minutes Show Inflation Battle Dragging On L...
The Federal Reserve remains locked in an intense battle against stubbornly high inflation, with policymakers signaling the road ahead will be longer and bumpier than previously anticipated, according to minutes from their latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting released Wednesday.
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Voting Laws: New Restrictions and Expansions Im...
With the 2024 general election approaching, a wave of new voting laws is shaping the electoral landscape, continuing the trend from recent years.
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On this day in 1976: Langston Hughes, Harlem Re...
On May 22, 1967, in New York City, Langston Hughes, renowned poet, playwright, and columnist, passed away due to complications from prostate cancer at the age of 65.
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Biden Welcomes Kenyan President for Historic St...
President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto at the White House for a historic three-day state visit, marking the first such honor for an African nation since 2008.
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Biden Administration Taps Gas Reserves to Ease ...
The Department of Energy announced it will sell 1 million barrels of gasoline—equivalent to 42 million gallons—from the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve.
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HUD Announces $5 Million Allocation to HBCUs fo...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has allocated $5 million in funding for HBCUs to conduct housing and community research development.
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On this day in 1971, Christopher Wallace, aka N...
Christopher Wallace, who would go on to be known as the rapper Notorious B.I.G., was born on May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York.
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New Voting Laws: Urgency for Black Voters
According to the Brennan Center for Justice, nearly half of U.S. states have enacted new voting laws ahead of the 2024 general election, many of which impose significant restrictions.
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White House Pushes for Bipartisan Border Bill A...
The White House is pushing for the Senate to pass a sweeping bipartisan bill aimed at what it claims will strengthen border security and overhaul the nation's immigration system. House Republicans have already signaled the effort will go nowhere.
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Biden at Morehouse: Ceasefire Call and Black Em...
The president highlighted substantial investments in HBCUs, totaling over $16 billion, efforts to increase Black educator diversity, and initiatives supporting Black-owned businesses.
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Frontier Airlines' Major Fee Overhaul
Budget carrier Frontier Airlines is shaking up its pricing model, unveiling what it calls "The New Frontier" with upfront pricing and options, including new bundled Economy, Premium, and Business seat selections.
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President Biden Addresses Black Voters in Speec...
In both speeches, Biden highlighted his administration's $16 billion investment in historically Black colleges and universities, the historically low Black unemployment rate, efforts to reduce prescription drug prices, and actions on student debt relief.
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $16B in HBCUs
The Biden-Harris administration announced a record $16 billion in federal funding for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) from fiscal years 2021 to 2024.
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