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Trump Coronation or RNC Convention Implosion?
As you have heard by now, former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in the New York hush money trial and faces sentencing on July 11, just days before the Republican National Convention where he is expected to be nominated as the party's 2024 presidential candidate.
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Trump Found Guilty on All 34 Felony Counts in H...
Trump has been found guilty on all 34 felony counts by a jury of his peers in a New York criminal case regarding hush money payments he made to Stormy Daniels in an attempt to influence the 2016 election.
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Supreme Court Verdict: NRA Prevails in Free Spe...
The Supreme Court has sided with the National Rifle Association (NRA) in a legal battle against former New York official Maria Vullo, in a conflict intertwined with the aftermath of the tragic 2018 Parkland school shooting.
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Biden-Harris Administration Launches Initiative...
This outreach is now vital, as recent polls show a decline in Biden's approval rating among Black Americans, dropping from 94 percent at the start of his term to 55 percent.
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Climate Change Threatens Labor Productivity, Ec...
In a recent economic letter, the San Francisco Fed pointed to mounting evidence that extreme heat is already taking a toll on worker productivity, especially for those toiling outdoors in sectors like construction.
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Lawsuit Alleges Racial Discrimination by Americ...
The suit claims that plaintiffs were ejected from a flight from Phoenix to JFK in New York City on January 5, 2024, "without any valid reason, based solely on their race."
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Hollywood Live: Another run-in with security at...
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Report Reveals Ongoing Impact of Redlining on H...
A new National Community Reinvestment Coalition report reveals that race-based exclusion from home ownership persists despite the Fair Housing Act.
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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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