D.C. residents are continuing to speak out against the 47th U.S. president’s decision to bring National Guard troops to the streets of D.C.
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Moore and Scott push back against 47th president’s criticism, tout historic crime decreases
Gov. Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott pushed back against White House criticism by pointing to major crime reductions—Maryland homicides are down 20 percent since Moore’s inauguration, while Baltimore is seeing its lowest homicide rate in 50 years. Both leaders credit data-driven strategies, law enforcement and community partnerships for the historic progress.
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NY prison guards beat an inmate to death then tried to cover it up, prosecutors say
Ten New York prison guards have been charged, including two with murder, in the fatal beating of 22-year-old inmate Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility, with allegations of assault, evidence tampering, and a coordinated cover-up. This marks the second group indictment for a prison death in the state this year, as investigations reveal systemic misconduct and lack of accountability during a period of staffing unrest.
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Commentary: The ‘America first agenda’ and what it means for marginalized communities
President Trump’s “America First” agenda, which includes hardline immigration policies and a reduction in government hiring in DEI initiatives, could exacerbate existing inequities for Black Americans.