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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Lt. Col. George E. Hardy, youngest Tuskegee Airman, dies at 100
Lt. Col. George E. Hardy, the youngest of the Tuskegee Airmen and the last surviving combat pilot from the historic all-Black World War II unit, has died at age 100. Hardy, who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, was remembered for his courage, humility, and lifelong dedication to aviation and mentoring young pilots.
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47th president plans to deploy National Guard in Illinois, governor says
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says the White House plans to federalize 300 members of the Illinois National Guard, calling the move an “outrageous” attempt to exert control over the state. The decision follows similar federal troop deployments across the country as tensions rise over immigration enforcement and public safety.
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Maryland renewable energy projects face uncertain future
The 47th president’s administration has revoked hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding for Maryland’s renewable energy projects, including offshore wind development and the Solar For All program. The cuts threaten the future of large-scale clean energy infrastructure, with officials vowing legal challenges while critics warn of long-term setbacks for low-income households and climate goals.
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Gridlock in Congress triggers shutdown as Maryland officials work to offset impact
Congress failed to reach a funding agreement, triggering the first federal government shutdown in six years and furloughing hundreds of thousands of workers. Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over health care subsidies and budget priorities, while states like Maryland scramble to support affected employees and contractors.
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Rep. Glenn Ivey reintroduces George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland has introduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a wide-ranging proposal to overhaul policing practices and expand accountability measures. Five years after Floyd’s death galvanized a national movement, the legislation seeks to strengthen transparency, limit excessive force and restore public confidence in law enforcement.
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No. 47 says he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ben Carson
The 47th president announced Sept. 20 that he will award former HUD secretary and neurosurgeon Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Carson is a former GOP presidential candidate and close ally of the current White House.
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From federal overreach to local betrayal: The double threat to Black freedom in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Kevin Beckford and Yasmin Salina, co-founders of The Hustlers Guild, argue that both federal and local policies in Washington, D.C. are undermining Black freedom by reinstating cash bail and expanding pretrial detention under the guise of public safety. They call for rejecting punitive measures and instead investing in restorative justice, community supports and policies that protect pretrial freedom.
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47th U.S. president threatens to take over D.C. police again over immigration enforcement
By Gary Fields and Chris Megerian President Donald Trump on Sept. 15 threatened to once again federalize Washington, D.C.’s police force, in what he suggested could come in response to the city’s mayor’s stated refusal to cooperate with immigration enforcement. Trump’s emergency order, which took over the local police force, expired last week. Hours before […]
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Fed Gov. Lisa Cook claimed 2nd residence as ‘vacation home,’ undercutting White House fraud claims
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook described a condo she purchased in 2021 as a “vacation home” and “second home” on official documents, potentially undermining White House allegations that she committed mortgage fraud by claiming multiple primary residences. Cook, the first Fed governor to be targeted for removal by a president, has secured an injunction blocking her firing as the legal battle continues ahead of a key Fed interest rate decision.
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Multiple historically Black institutions targeted with threats of violence
Multiple Black institutions, including Virginia State University, Clark Atlanta University and others went into lockdown on Sept. 11 after receiving campus threats. Though the lockdowns have been lifted, officials warn students, faculty and staff that if they “see something, say something.”
