The arrest and transfer of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to a U.S. federal court sparked widespread protests across the United States and abroad, with demonstrators questioning the legality and consequences of the 47th U.S. president’s action. As Maduro appeared under heavy guard in Manhattan, rallies erupted from New York to Bogotá and Caracas, drawing condemnation from global leaders and deepening international tensions over U.S. intervention and international law.
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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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Supreme Court curbs nationwide injunctions, leaving birthright citizenship policy in limbo
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal judges cannot issue nationwide injunctions, limiting their authority to only the parties involved in a case. While this is a win for Trump’s efforts to implement his birthright citizenship restrictions, the policy remains temporarily blocked, and its future depends on further rulings from lower courts.
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African Americans likely to be hardest hit if tariffs drive up costs
President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs has sent shockwaves through global markets, raising concerns about the economic strain on American consumers, with Black Americans already facing disproportionate financial burdens.
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Do You Know the Legislative History of the Juneteenth Federal Holiday?
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee successfully introduced and passed a bill to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday, recognizing the day’s importance in celebrating African American culture and the end of slavery.