By Mike Pesoli, Matt Brown and Gary Fields Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the U.S. on Oct. 18, for “No Kings” demonstrations decrying what participants see as the government’s swift drift into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump. People carrying signs with slogans such as “Nothing is more patriotic than protesting” […]
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‘No Kings’ protests return as 47th president ramps up authoritarian practices, organizers say
Protesters across the U.S. gathered for the latest “No Kings” demonstrations, calling attention to what organizers describe as threats to free speech and democratic rights. The movement, now in its second national wave, emphasizes civic engagement and nonviolence after a previous rally turned deadly in June.
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Maryland leaders spotlight federal shutdown’s toll on airport workers
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) condemned the ongoing federal shutdown’s toll on essential airport workers, highlighting that hundreds of Transportation Security Agency agents and air traffic controllers at Baltimore-Washington International Airport are working without pay to keep travelers safe.
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Black female WWII unit, ‘Six Triple Eight,’ receives congressional honor
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on April 29, 2025, honoring their heroic efforts in clearing a massive mail backlog and their long-overdue recognition as American patriots.
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Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that averts a government shutdown, providing $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance, and includes federal funding to cover 100 percent of the costs for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
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Biden signs executive action to tighten security at U.S.- Mexico border
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order temporarily restricting illegal immigrants from seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border, in an effort to address the large flow of migrants, but Democrats have expressed concern for Black immigrants and the lack of a more nuanced approach.
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Congress members criticize Speaker Mike Johnson for snubbing Kenyan president
House Speaker Mike Johnson has been criticized for refusing to invite Kenyan President William Ruto to address a joint session of Congress, instead inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of committing war crimes.
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House Oversight Committee meeting erupts in personal attacks and partisan disputes
The House Oversight Committee’s nighttime session descended into chaos when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made a personal remark to Rep. Jasmine Crockett, leading to partisan bickering and a vote to recommend Attorney General Merrick Garland be held in contempt of Congress.