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DC Leads Nation in Jobless Rate
The District of Columbia tops the nation in unemployment for the third straight month, fueled by federal layoffs and shrinking tourism.
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Slowest Housing Market in a Decade
The housing market is slowing at its fastest pace in 10 years, with buyers sidelined by high prices, mortgage rates, and limited supply.
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#OTD in 1958: Clara Luper’s First Sit-In Sparke...
Clara Luper and her students led a historic sit-in on Aug. 19, 1958, sparking a wave of protests that helped dismantle segregation.
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Trump, Texas and California Clash in Redistrict...
Trump-backed GOP redistricting plans in Texas and Democratic pushback in California set the stage for a high-stakes fight over control of Congress.
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Trump Vows to End Mail-In Voting During Zelensk...
During a meeting with President Zelenskyy, Trump vowed an executive order to end mail-in ballots, reviving false fraud claims.
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Trump’s Trade War Drives Prices Higher
Producer prices rise as Trump’s tariffs expand, stretching family budgets and fueling pressure on the Federal Reserve.
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Trump Vows to Eliminate Mail-In Voting by 2026
Trump pledges to eliminate mail-in voting with an executive order ahead of the 2026 midterms, reviving false fraud claims.
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Armed National Guard Patrols Begin in DC
For the first time, National Guard troops in DC are patrolling with firearms, sparking concerns of a federal takeover.
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Trump’s Crackdown Clears DC Homeless Encampments
Trump’s federal policing takeover extends to DC’s homeless encampments, sparking debate over resources and long-term solutions.
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Obama Call Fuels Zohran Mamdani Endorsement Buzz
Obama’s phone call with NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani fuels speculation about an endorsement that could shift the race.
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D.C. Sues Trump Over Control of MPD
The District of Columbia has filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump, alleging an illegal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department.
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Christian Menefee Surges in Texas 18th Congress...
Christian Menefee surges in the Texas 18th Congressional District race, vowing to protect voting rights and the district’s legacy in Washington.
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Protesters Clash With Federal Officers in DC
Protesters clashed with federal officers in DC’s U Street corridor as President Trump tightened control over the city’s policing.
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Baltimore Mayor Pushes Back on Trump Law Enforc...
Baltimore’s mayor joins national advocates to oppose President Trump’s federal control of D.C.’s police, calling it an authoritarian escalation.
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Civil Rights Groups Sue Over Small-Business Len...
Civil rights and small-business groups sue the Trump administration over a halted lending data rule, citing harm to Black and female entrepreneurs.
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Court Upholds Trump Foreign Aid Freeze
A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to keep its $10 billion freeze on foreign aid, stalling global health programs worldwide.
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Texas Redistricting Plan Sparks Voter Suppressi...
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee warns that a proposed Texas congressional map would dismantle minority districts, sparking concerns over voter suppression.
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Mason, Tenn., Approves ICE Detention Center Des...
Mason, Tenn., leaders approve reopening a shuttered prison as an ICE detention center, despite fierce opposition in the majority-Black town.
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Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star, Di...
“What’s Happening!!” star Danielle Spencer has died at age 60 after a long cancer battle, leaving behind a legacy in television and veterinary medicine.
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Trump Sends National Guard to D.C. Despite Fall...
Trump declares a crime emergency in D.C., federalizes the city’s police force, and deploys the National Guard despite crime being at a 30-year low.
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Survey: Trump’s Tariffs Cost Households $47 a M...
A new survey finds Trump’s tariffs are costing the average household $47 a month, with billions in extra spending so far this year.
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CBO: Trump’s Big Bill Widens Wealth Gap
CBO report says Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act favors the wealthy, giving them the largest gains while cutting aid to low-income Americans.
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CBO: Trump’s Tax Law Favors Wealthy, Cuts Aid t...
CBO says Trump’s tax and spending law gives the biggest benefits to the wealthy while cutting programs for low-income Americans.
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Trump’s Crime Emergency in D.C. Sparks Bowser P...
Trump declares a sweeping crime emergency in D.C., taking control of the police. Mayor Bowser pushes back against the move.
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Safe Spaces and the Healing of Black Men
Cory George shares why safe spaces are essential for Black men coping with grief and trauma.
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