National Guard troops will be on the streets of Washington, D.C. until the end of 2026, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press, signed by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and dated Jan. 14.
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One year later, Target still reeling from boycotts
Nearly a year after Pastor Jamal Bryant’s Lenten fast against Target evolved into a nationwide boycott, the retailer is still feeling the financial fallout. Experts say the losses reflect years of weakening performance and a deeper erosion of consumer trust following Target’s rollback of its equity, diversity and inclusion commitments.
Posted inReligion
‘Total Praise’: Smallwood’s signature anthem embodies Jan. 24 celebration of life service
Thousands gathered at First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Maryland to celebrate the life and legacy of gospel composer and singer Richard Smallwood, honoring the “Maestro” with music, testimony and tributes from faith leaders, artists and public officials. The Jan. 24 service highlighted Smallwood’s enduring impact as a theologically grounded musician whose compositions bridged church, campus and global stages.
Posted inNational News
Massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures and widespread power outages
By Kate Brumback and Julie WalkerThe Associated Press A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Jan. 25, bringing subzero temperatures and paralyzing air and road traffic. Power lines were draped in ice, and hundreds of thousands of people in the Southeast were left without electricity. The […]
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Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in subzero Minnesota temperatures
Thousands of protesters in Minnesota braved subzero temperatures on Jan. 23, 2026, to rally against federal immigration enforcement, with about 100 clergy arrested at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The demonstrations, following the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good, highlight community outrage over deportations, family separations, and government handling of immigrant families.
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Mary’s House, D.C.’s first housing created for LGBTQ+ seniors, faces criticism
Mary’s House for Older Adults was celebrated last year as Washington, D.C.’s first housing development created for LGBTQ+ seniors. Now, the housing complex is facing criticism from former residents and community members who allege problems with safety, management, affordability and accountability.
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Police chief calls for calm after a man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown
Federal immigration officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis, sparking renewed protests in a city already tense after a similar fatal ICE shooting earlier this month. Police and state leaders urged calm as demonstrators clashed with federal agents and criticized the White House’s intensified immigration crackdown.
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Minnesota activist releases video of arrest after manipulated White House version
Minnesota civil rights attorney and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong released video of her Jan. 22 arrest following an anti-ICE protest at a church, disputing images posted by the White House that she says were manipulated to misrepresent the encounter. The video shows Levy Armstrong calmly speaking with federal agents and contradicts claims that she was crying during the arrest.
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Anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church leads to arrests of Black attorney, journalist
Federal authorities arrested prominent civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong and at least two others following an anti-ICE protest that disrupted a worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, though no charges were allowed to proceed against journalist Don Lemon. The arrests came amid a rapid Justice Department investigation and strong condemnation from White House officials, while a judge ruled Lemon’s presence at the protest was protected journalistic activity under the First Amendment.
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D.C and Maryland officials declare state of emergency ahead of winter storm
A major winter storm is expected to hit 200 million Americans this weekend, prompting local officials in Washington, D.C. and Maryland to declare a state of emergency and urge residents to stay inside and be prepared.
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After major cuts, Prince George’s County Public Schools seeks county support to stabilize budget
After cutting nearly $150 million from its budget, Prince George’s County Public Schools is requesting an additional $50 million from the county to address a structural deficit and protect classroom instruction. The funding would support special education, stabilize reading and math programs, and help the district manage rising costs from teacher vacancies and negotiated contracts.
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Former Iowa superintendent expected to plead guilty to falsely claiming US citizenship
Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts is expected to plead guilty in federal court to charges that he falsely claimed U.S. citizenship and illegally possessed firearms, a case that has stunned the Iowa education community and could result in prison time and deportation.