A Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the RNC and DNC headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021 is asking a judge to dismiss his case, arguing he should be covered by the 47th president’s mass pardon of Jan. 6 insurrectionists. His attorneys point to precedent from the commuted sentence of Oath Keepers member Kenneth Harrelson and argue that preparatory acts tied to Jan. 6 fall within the scope of clemency.
Category: Politics
Posted inNational News
Airport disruptions abound as senators chase deal to end Homeland Security budget standoff
Airport travel across the U.S. faced mounting disruptions as long TSA lines and staffing shortages intensified during the Homeland Security funding standoff. Senators rushed to finalize a deal that would restore funding for most of the department—especially unpaid airport workers—while leaving out key immigration enforcement operations that remain at the center of partisan conflict.
Posted inNational News
How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond
Gasoline prices are rising due to the war in Iran, which is causing crude oil prices to fluctuate, and this is expected to have a ripple effect on the economy, increasing the cost of food, shipping, and other goods.
Posted inPolitics
Black lawmakers rebuke Rep. Andy Ogles for anti-Muslim remarks
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, such as U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.-4) , have issued a sharp rebuke of Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.-5) following his assertions that Muslims “don’t belong” in the United States, characterizing the remarks as an attack on both religious freedom and the deep historical roots of Black Muslims in America.
Posted inPolitics
No. 47 fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
The 47th president has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid mounting criticism over her leadership, including her handling of the administration’s immigration crackdown, disaster response, and department spending. Noem, a former South Dakota governor and close ally of the president, faced bipartisan scrutiny in Congress and public backlash following controversial immigration enforcement actions, including the deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis.
Posted inPolitics
After 107 minutes, CBC, DNC and advocates reject 47th president’s narrative
Democratic leaders, the Congressional Black Caucus and national advocates forcefully rejected the 47th president’s State of the Union address, accusing him of masking rising costs, Medicaid cuts and economic instability with rhetoric. Critics argued that his policies have harmed working families, women and Black Americans, contradicting his claims that the nation is stronger and more prosperous than ever.
Posted inEducation
Judge blocks 47th president’s anti-DEI directive in U.S. schools
A federal judge in New Hampshire blocked a directive from the 47th president’s administration that would have forced schools to end DEI programs or risk losing federal funding, ruling it violated educators’ First Amendment rights and was unconstitutionally vague.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Caribbean governments agree to take U.S. deportees
Several Caribbean governments have begun signing agreements with the United States to accept third-country deportees, a move critics say followed U.S. visa restrictions on Dominica and Antigua meant to force regional compliance. Leaders in nations including Guyana, Grenada, St. Kitts, St. Lucia and Antigua insist the deals will exclude violent offenders and apply mainly to CARICOM nationals, while opposition groups demand greater transparency and warn about social and security impacts.
Posted inPolitics
Annual governors’ gathering with White House unraveling after president excludes Democrats
The National Governors Association’s traditionally bipartisan Washington gathering is fracturing after the White House moved to invite only Republican governors to key events, prompting 18 Democratic governors to boycott the customary dinner. NGA leaders said the organization will no longer facilitate a formal meeting with the 47th president, calling the decision a break from long-standing precedent and warning that partisanship is undermining one of the few remaining forums for cross-party collaboration.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Prince George’s County focuses on budget with listening sessions
County Executive Aisha Braveboy held three listening sessions across Prince George’s County to gather feedback from residents on the proposed 4.5 billion budget for FY 2027, which will be voted on by the County Council by June 1.
Posted inPolitics
How cities are handling immigration in the current climate
As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, mayors across the country say their cities are facing legal threats, funding risks and growing fear and unrest among immigrant communities. Local leaders are weighing how to protect residents while navigating pressure from the federal government and safeguarding essential resources.
Posted inOpinion
You actually don’t care where Jill Stein is…
Dayvon Love serves as director of public policy for the Baltimore-based think tank, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. This week, he speaks to the question “Where is Jill Stein?” and how it functions as a deflection, shielding liberals from confronting the Democratic Party’s long-standing, exploitative relationship with working-class Black voters.
