Calls are growing for 88-year-old Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton to retire as D.C.’s nonvoting House delegate amid criticism of her muted response to federal intervention in the city under the 47th president’s administration. Supporters praise her decades of service, while challengers like D.C. Council members Robert White Jr. and Brooke Pinto say it’s time for new leadership.
Category: U.S. Government
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USDA warns states about November SNAP benefits
By Jennifer Porter GoreWord in Black When Congress couldn’t agree on a budget to fund the government before Oct. 1, officials used some budget trickery to guarantee that the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP, would continue through the end of the month. But if Congress doesn’t pass a budget by Nov. 1, millions […]
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US Embassy issues warning to Americans in Trinidad and Tobago as tensions with Venezuela escalate
The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago has warned Americans to avoid U.S. government facilities amid rising tensions with Venezuela following deadly U.S. strikes targeting suspected drug traffickers in Caribbean waters. Local authorities have increased security measures, though specific threat details were not disclosed.
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Federal shutdown drives rising need for food aid in Baltimore
As the federal shutdown stretches into its third week, Baltimore families are feeling the pressure, with many turning to food pantries for urgent support. Local leaders like Rev. Andre Samuel are seeing record demand at community pantries, while Mayor Brandon Scott emphasizes the city’s efforts to provide resources, job placements, and emergency aid. With food lines growing and uncertainty mounting, these grassroots efforts are becoming a lifeline for hundreds across the city.
Posted inNational News
Man pardoned after storming Capitol is charged with threatening to kill Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries
Christopher P. Moynihan, a New York man pardoned by the 47th president for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, has been arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat after allegedly vowing to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries thanked law enforcement for their swift action, calling the threat “credible” and condemning the pardons that freed violent offenders.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules
Dozens of journalists turned in their Pentagon access badges on Oct. 15 rather than comply with new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that limit how reporters can gather information. News organizations rejected the rules as a threat to press freedom but vowed to continue covering the military from a greater distance.
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Corey Jackson endorses Proposition 50 to strengthen democratic processes and protect Black representation in California
By the office of Corey Jackson California State Assembly member Dr. Corey Jackson announced his strong support for Proposition 50, a measure designed to enhance the fairness of the redistricting process in California and oppose Republican efforts to undermine the democratic process. He joins the Legislative Black Caucus, the United Domestic Workers (UDW), the California […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
As savings accounts dwindle, federal workers say they’re holding on with ‘hopes and prayers’
Thousands of Americans rallied nationwide on Oct. 18 to protest federal policies that have led to job losses, program cuts, divided families and a prolonged government shutdown. Struggling federal workers say they’re surviving on dwindling savings and faith as they call for accountability and renewed civic engagement.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Mayor Bowser unveils ‘Talent Capital’ initiative to support displaced federal workers in Greater Washington
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has launched Talent Capital, a first-of-its-kind initiative leveraging artificial intelligence to help displaced federal workers navigate career transitions. The program offers free job-matching, re-skilling and training opportunities to retain top talent in the Greater Washington region amid widespread federal job cuts.
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MFN pricing is dangerous to drug innovation
By Dan Crippen Earlier this year, when the administration proposed deep cuts to the National Institutes of Health, lawmakers from both parties swiftly and rightly pushed back. Slashing medical research funding, they recognized, would jeopardize the discovery of breakthrough treatments that patients desperately need. That’s why it’s baffling that many of the same lawmakers who […]
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A battle over Louisiana’s map could rewrite the future of the Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court appeared poised this week to weaken one of the nation’s most powerful civil rights protections, as justices weighed whether Louisiana’s creation of a second majority-Black congressional district violates the Constitution. Advocates warn the case could dismantle a cornerstone of the Voting Rights Act, threatening minority representation nationwide.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Government shutdown–what it means for work, travel and daily life
When the federal government shuts down, the effects are felt far beyond Washington, D.C. Federal workers may miss paychecks, travelers can face longer lines, and job seekers often experience delays in background checks and hiring. Even after funding is restored, agencies face backlogs that can take weeks or months to resolve, leaving practical consequences across communities nationwide.
