An Associated Press investigation examines how the 47th president’s Education and Justice departments are reshaping civil rights enforcement by challenging programs designed to address longstanding inequities for Black students and other students of color. Critics argue the administration’s interpretation of anti-discrimination law reverses decades of civil rights policy, while supporters contend federally funded programs must be race-neutral and comply with existing law.
Tag: President Donald Trump
Posted inPolitics
Louisiana’s Legislature has passed a new congressional map, eliminating majority-Black district
Louisiana lawmakers approved a new congressional map designed to strengthen Republican control by creating a 5-1 GOP advantage in the state’s six U.S. House districts. The plan eliminates one of Louisiana’s two majority-Black congressional districts, prompting Democrats and voting rights advocates to accuse Republicans of racial gerrymandering following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened protections under the Voting Rights Act.
Posted inMaryland News
FACT FOCUS: No. 47 falsely accuses Maryland of sending ‘illegal’ mail-in ballots to voters
An Associated Press fact check debunked the 47th president’s claim that Maryland officials illegally mailed 500,000 ballots to voters to help Democrats win elections. State election officials said a vendor error caused some voters to receive incorrect primary ballots, prompting replacement mailings with safeguards in place to prevent duplicate voting or fraud.
Posted inNational News
Black leaders demand corporate accountability for $175 billion in tariff refunds
Following the Supreme Court’s Feb. 20 ruling to strike down the current administration’s tariffs, Rep. Steven Horsford is leading an effort to demand corporate accountability regarding the distribution of $175 billion in refunds.
Posted inPOLITICS
Supreme Court weighs future of 14th Amendment in historic citizenship case
The Supreme Court is preparing to rule on an executive challenge to the 14th Amendment that could replace the long-standing principle of birthright citizenship with a system requiring proof of parental status. Legal experts and advocates warn that this shift could create profound administrative hurdles for marginalized communities and potentially leave millions of American-born children without access to essential services.
Posted inPOLITICS
Executive order targets inclusion, equity and diversity in federal contracting
The recently signed executive order mandates the immediate removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements from all federal contracts, prioritizing a strict merit-based standard for government procurement. This policy shift is expected to significantly alter the economic landscape for Black and Brown business owners who have historically utilized these programs to gain access to the federal marketplace.
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Minnesota staging flagship ‘No Kings’ protest against US president, with rallies in Europe, DC
Nationwide “No Kings” protests against the 47th U.S. president drew millions of expected participants across more than 3,100 events in all 50 states, with Minnesota hosting the flagship rally. Demonstrators in the U.S. and abroad voiced opposition to immigration policies, foreign wars and civil rights rollbacks, while critics in the White House and GOP dismissed the movement as fringe and politically motivated.
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47th president signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
The 47th president signed an executive order to pay TSA workers amid a prolonged Department of Homeland Security shutdown, aiming to ease airport delays caused by staffing shortages. The move comes after a Senate-approved funding deal collapsed in the House, deepening a political standoff over immigration enforcement funding. While the action may provide temporary relief for travelers and workers, the broader shutdown continues, with no immediate resolution in sight.
Posted inNational News
Airport disruptions abound as senators chase deal to end Homeland Security budget standoff
Airport travel across the U.S. faced mounting disruptions as long TSA lines and staffing shortages intensified during the Homeland Security funding standoff. Senators rushed to finalize a deal that would restore funding for most of the department—especially unpaid airport workers—while leaving out key immigration enforcement operations that remain at the center of partisan conflict.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland delegation in Congress backs effort to regulate energy use by AI companies
By Katelynn WinebrennerCapital News Service As power costs surge across Maryland, the state’s congressional delegation is taking a bipartisan stance in support of legislation that would regulate energy use by AI companies. The Power for the People Act would require AI companies to bear the costs of increased power demand and any possible infrastructure changes […]
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Financial records raise conflict questions for president’s top leaders
By Stacy M. BrownBlack Press USA senior correspondent (NNPA Newswire) – Thousands of financial disclosure documents filed by officials serving under President Donald Trump reveal a far-reaching web of financial relationships linking powerful policymakers to the industries their agencies regulate, raising new scrutiny about conflicts of interest across the federal government. An investigation by ProPublica […]
Posted inOpinion
47th president’s Iran war forces many to live with ‘horrors of war’
Donald Sparks is a retired U.S. Army sergeant major who has earned many awards in journalism and photojournalism during his time in service as a public affairs senior enlisted leader. His military awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Medal, Army Meritorious Medal, and Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device. In this piece he discusses the toll of war.
