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.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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.
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No. 47 fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
The 47th president has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid mounting criticism over her leadership, including her handling of the administration’s immigration crackdown, disaster response, and department spending. Noem, a former South Dakota governor and close ally of the president, faced bipartisan scrutiny in Congress and public backlash following controversial immigration enforcement actions, including the deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis.
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Maryland leaders request tariff reimbursement following Supreme Court decision
Maryland’s governor, comptroller and treasurer are pressing the White House to repay money they say the state lost after the 48th president’s tariffs drove up costs for businesses and consumers. They point to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting the administration’s authority under IEEPA and cite an estimated $4 billion impact in Maryland.
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US president says he’ll raise tariffs to 15 percent after unfavorable Supreme Court ruling
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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Annual governors’ gathering with White House unraveling after president excludes Democrats
The National Governors Association’s traditionally bipartisan Washington gathering is fracturing after the White House moved to invite only Republican governors to key events, prompting 18 Democratic governors to boycott the customary dinner. NGA leaders said the organization will no longer facilitate a formal meeting with the 47th president, calling the decision a break from long-standing precedent and warning that partisanship is undermining one of the few remaining forums for cross-party collaboration.