Trump supporters have introduced bills to remove the Black Lives Matter Plaza sign in Washington, D.C. and the Freedom Riders Museum in Montgomery, Ala., while Democrats are pushing back against the anti-DEI and anti-woke message by reintroducing the Voting Rights Act.
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Slotkin rips 47th president’s ‘reckless’ agenda in fiery rebuttal: ‘He’ll make you pay’
Sen. Elissa Slotkin criticized President Trump’s economic policies and erratic leadership, warning that his billionaire-friendly agenda could leave everyday Americans footing the bill and endanger national security.
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Federal firing leaves gaping holes
Fired government employees who still have active government emails and devices are being told to return them, while those who live too far away are being directed on how to mail them back, in order to prevent potential harm on government websites.
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Fired federal workers could see relief under proposed Maryland bills
State Del. Jazz Lewis and State Sen. Nick Charles are pushing legislation to provide more resources for federal workers who have been laid off due to the Trump-Musk administration’s initiative to cut “wasteful” federal spending.
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Members of the Congressional Black Caucus condemn U.S. president’s address in joint session of Congress as ‘misleading’ and ‘divisive’
President Trump’s 2025 address before a joint session of Congress was criticized by Democratic lawmakers as a misleading, hyper-partisan speech that ignored the struggles of everyday Americans and failed to offer concrete solutions to lower costs for working families.
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Musk targets federal workers and federal contractors
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is preparing for the upcoming unemployment numbers, which are expected to be significant for federal job losses, and is offering help for those workers who have lost their jobs due to heavy-handed cuts to the federal workforce.
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To these Black retirees, the federal civil service now under attack was a path to the middle class
Three retired Black Americans who used the military and federal civil service to pursue their American dream share their experiences and the challenges they faced, highlighting the importance of these opportunities for minorities.
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Moore unveils plan to help laid-off federal workers in Maryland
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced an initiative to support federal workers impacted by recent mass layoffs, including a Black Army veteran who was laid off just days after receiving an email notifying him of his termination.
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House Republican budget targets vital services, hits marginalized communities hardest
A budget proposal by House Republicans includes significant cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and student loan programs, aiming to fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks over the next decade.
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Elon Musk’s DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS: AP sources
DOGE is seeking access to taxpayer data at the IRS, which has raised concerns about potential illegal release of private information and potential disruptions to the 2025 tax season.
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Maryland lawmakers hold rally in response to DOGE attacks on Social Security
Maryland lawmakers, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, rallied outside the SSA headquarters to call for the protection of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, amid reports that the new Department of Government Efficiency has accessed sensitive data systems.
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America’s three-week descent into dictatorship under 47th president
Donald Trump has reshaped the American legal system, evaded accountability, and consolidated power, leading to a new American regime that critics have compared to that of Joseph Stalin.