The 47th U.S. president announced plans to raise a newly proposed global tariff to 15 percent, just one day after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down many of his previous import taxes as unconstitutional. Despite the ruling, No. 47 signaled he will pursue alternative legal avenues to continue imposing tariffs, while Democrats criticized the move as harmful to American consumers.
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Maryland to consider slavery reparations after Gov. Wes Moore’s veto is overridden
Maryland lawmakers overrode Gov. Wes Moore’s veto to create a commission that will study potential reparations for slavery, despite his argument that the state should focus on direct action rather than further study. Supporters say a formal commission is necessary to ensure reparations efforts are credible, constitutional and effective.
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Harris stops biting her tongue in ‘107 Days,’ her book about last year’s presidential campaign
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ new book “107 Days” offers a candid, often raw account of her whirlwind 2024 campaign against Donald Trump. Harris reflects on Biden’s struggles, her own missteps, and the behind-the-scenes drama of replacing him at the top of the ticket, while pulling back the curtain on the emotional toll and unusual moments of the race.
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Critics decry 47th president’s Army parade as ‘Dictator Theater’ amid national unrest
The White House is staging a lavish military parade on June 14 to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and 47th president’s birthday, drawing fierce criticism from political leaders who liken the event to authoritarian displays of power. As thousands of troops prepare to march through Washington, D.C., more than 1,600 protests are planned nationwide in response.
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Black community divided on response to ‘dramatic escalation’ in LA, amid ICE raid protests
As the number of troops sent to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles increases, members of the Black community are divided on whether they should take to the streets and join the movement or focus on self-care and peace in their own homes.
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Progressive icon Barbara Lee wants to be mayor of an Oakland marked by crime and homelessness
Oakland voters are deciding whether to elect former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, a progressive icon, as their new mayor after recalling Sheng Thao over crime, homelessness, and corruption concerns. Lee faces a tough race against Loren Taylor, a former city council member advocating for tougher crime measures, as public safety remains a top issue in the April 15 election.
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Black Vote Black Power: Kamala Harris for President
President Joe Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee for re-election, shifting the momentum away from the Republican Party and towards the Democrats, who must now unite behind Harris to defeat Donald Trump.
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My ‘Black Job’ Is to Protect Democracy
Yes, Joe Biden is a flawed candidate, but Donald Trump is a threat to America. Our Black job, if there is such a thing, is to stop him.
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Supreme Court to decide if cities can punish homelessness
By Lisa WoelfCapital News Service More homeless people than ever sleep on the streets. The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if local governments can punish homeless people who sleep or camp outside when no shelter beds are available, or if such laws violate the Eighth Amendment’s protection against cruel and unusual punishment. The issue came […]