The U.S. stock market has been on a sell-off, with the S&P 500 down 2.7% as investors question the potential impact of President Trump’s tariffs and other policies on the economy.
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The End of Black Lives Matter Plaza
Mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered the removal of the Black Lives Matter mural in Black Lives Matter Plaza, citing the need to focus on more pressing issues such as the devastating impacts of federal job cuts, while civil rights organizations and activists argue that the mural was a powerful symbol of justice and unity.
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House votes to censure Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump speech
The House of Representatives voted to censure Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, for disrupting President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress, with 10 Democrats voting to censure him.
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First Black Librarian of Congress must have term renewed by the 47th president
Dr. Carla Hayden, the first Black Librarian of Congress, faces the possibility of not having her term renewed in 2026 due to the Trump administration’s attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
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Nonprofit Orgs: Trump’s Blitz of Actions Puts Millions At Risk
Nonprofit organizations are suing the Trump administration for cutting federal funding, which they say is harming their clients and causing significant harm to Black communities.
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Low Expectations for the Trump Speech
The Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office press conference with Voldomyr Zelenskyy, while Trump’s approval ratings are underwater, economic confidence is down, and the markets are in a negative direction.
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U.S. Hits New Low in Global Corruption Index as Trump Halts Anti-Bribery Law
The United States has fallen to its lowest ranking ever on the Corruption Perceptions Index, Transparency International reported, as President Trump signed an executive order halting the enforcement of a key anti-bribery law, which has historically been a cornerstone of America’s anti-corruption framework.
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Breaking Down Trump’s Immigration Executive Actions
President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive actions aimed at tightening border security, including declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” policy, sparking criticism from immigrant rights advocates and legal experts.
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Unhappy New Year: Black Optimism Is Way Down
A new poll shows that Black Americans and other marginalized communities are experiencing a sense of dread and pessimism about the nation’s future, as Trump’s executive orders are widely viewed as harmful to these groups.
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Trump Executive Order Could Push Up Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump rescinded a Biden administration order on prescription drugs, which could hike drug prices for millions of Medicare and Medicaid enrollees, while also reversing Biden’s efforts to make it easier to enroll in Medicaid or get insurance coverage under the ACA.