Thousands of protesters rallied across all 50 states on April 5 in the largest demonstration yet against President Trump’s administration, criticizing sweeping government cuts, immigration policies, and threats to civil rights under the leadership of Trump and adviser Elon Musk. Organized by over 150 advocacy groups, the peaceful “Hands Off!” protests reflected widespread outrage over actions impacting Social Security, LGBTQ+ rights, and federal agency staffing.
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Maryland protestors say ‘Hands Off’ social security, education, federal jobs and more
On April 5, hundreds of Marylanders protested outside Baltimore City Hall, denouncing the recent executive orders that threaten social security, education, federal jobs and civil rights. Demonstrators expressed alarm over sweeping federal cuts, rising economic instability and what they see as a rollback of basic rights and protections.
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Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families turns purple this April to celebrate Month of the Military Child
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF) Secretary Tony Woods announced April as the Month of the Military Child in Maryland, celebrating the resilience and sacrifices of military-connected children. Throughout the month, DVMF will host events with Maryland Joins Forces partners, including Purple Up Week, a Military Family Tailgate, and creative activities, to raise awareness and support for these young heroes.
Posted inPOLITICS
States sue to block 47th president’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution
Democratic officials from 19 states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive order on elections, arguing it unlawfully infringes on states’ constitutional authority to regulate voting. The order mandates strict voter ID requirements and disqualifies mail-in ballots received after Election Day, measures critics say will disenfranchise voters and threaten federal funding for noncompliant states.
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Markets plunge after China retaliates against White House tariffs
Wall Street suffered its worst week since the COVID-19 pandemic as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions sent the S&P 500 tumbling 6 percent and deepened fears of a global recession, despite strong U.S. job numbers. China’s retaliatory tariffs, combined with uncertainty over future Fed rate cuts and inflation concerns, triggered widespread market losses, with nearly all S&P 500 companies falling and key stocks with ties to China hit especially hard.
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Kenneth B. Stanciel Sr., Chicago broadcast media sales executive, dies at 90
Kenneth “Ken” Stanciel Sr., a trailblazing African American broadcast sales executive at CBS Radio (WBBM) and longtime media professional, has passed away at 90. A respected figure in both general market and African American media, Stanciel was known for his business acumen, charismatic presence, and contributions to corporate investment in diverse audiences, leaving a lasting impact on Chicago’s media landscape.
Posted inU.S. Government
Federal judges from both parties blocked 47th president’s policies 46 times — maybe it’s not the judges
Federal judges blocked Trump administration policies 46 times, with rulings coming from judges appointed by both Republican and Democratic presidents. Despite frequent legal defeats and public attacks on the judiciary, Trump appointed over 200 federal judges, some of whom later ruled against his policies based on legal reasoning.
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Color of Change urges caution for Black taxpayers this season
As the April 15 tax deadline nears, Color of Change Executive Director Portia Allen-Kyle is warning Black taxpayers about systemic inequities in the tax system and urging them to take advantage of the free IRS Direct File program. She highlights how tax policies disproportionately burden Black communities while benefiting the wealthy, calling for action to challenge exploitative tax practices and structural injustices.
Posted inU.S. Government
Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance?
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., set a historic record with a marathon speech in the Senate, lasting over 25 hours, to protest President Trump’s actions and rally support against his agenda. Booker’s speech, breaking Strom Thurmond’s 68-year-old record, aims to energize the anti-Trump resistance while emphasizing the urgent need to protect American democracy.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Education Department employees cheered as they leave, warn of impacts of cuts
Recently fired Department of Education employees received emotional send-offs as they packed up their belongings amid mass layoffs that cut the workforce by 50 percent. Supporters and advocates rallied in solidarity, warning that the cuts could weaken essential education programs and signaling broader concerns about the future of public education.
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Signal-gate followed Project 2025 protocol
Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice criticized high-ranking Trump officials for using the Signal app to discuss a military attack, calling it an attempt to evade federal record-keeping laws. She warned that this practice undermines national security, damages alliances, and signals a troubling shift in U.S. foreign policy.
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Breaking News: RFK Jr. oversees mass and sudden firings at FDA
Thousands of FDA employees were abruptly fired or forced to resign on April 1 under a sweeping directive from the Trump administration, dismantling Biden-era leadership and reshaping the agency’s structure. The mass firings, including the departure of top vaccine official Dr. Peter Marks, sparked concerns over the agency’s direction under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine skeptic accused of promoting misinformation.
