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Fate of Civil Rights Office Unknown as Trump Continues to Dismantle Department of Education – BlackPressUSA

By Lauren Burke A busy news week heading into the Thanksgiving holiday has distracted from a continuing effort by the Trump Administration to relocate, and in some cases end, the U.S. Department of Education. It has long been known that Trump and his policy advisors want to dismantle the department — but the acceleration over the last week has taken some by surprise. The U.S. Department of Education was established in 1979 under President Jimmy Carter. It was created to […]

November 22, 2025 3

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, former Trump loyalist, says she is resigning from Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a once-loyal supporter of President Donald Trump who has become a critic, said Friday she is resigning from Congress in January. Greene, in a more than 10-minute video posted online, explained her decision and said she’s “always been despised in Washington, D.C., and just never fit in.” Greene’s resignation followed a public fallout with Trump in recent months, as the congresswoman criticized him for his stance on files related to Jeffrey Epstein, along […]

November 22, 2025 2

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FAA gives $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during shutdown

Only 776 air traffic controllers and technicians who had perfect attendance during the government shutdown will receive $10,000 bonuses while nearly 20,000 other workers will be left out, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday. A number of controllers started calling out of work as the shutdown dragged on longer than a month and they dealt with the financial pressure of working without a paycheck. Some of them got side jobs, but others simply couldn’t afford the child care or gas […]

November 21, 2025 2

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Trump’s Death Threat Rhetoric Sends Nation into Crisis – BlackPressUSA

By Stacy M. BrownBlack Press USA Senior National Correspondent President Donald Trump has again shocked the conscience of the nation with his latest outburst. This time, the president accused six Democratic lawmakers of sedition and declared their conduct “punishable by DEATH” as he reposted calls on social media to “hang them” and demanded their arrest. The president’s words landed with a violent weight, particularly as he continues to publicly support and pardon individuals convicted of attacking the United States Capitol […]

November 21, 2025 3

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Rep. Ayanna Pressley unveils new bill aimed to combat bias in home valuations

After witnessing story after story of Black and Brown homeowners having to adjust their entire lives to obtain the proper value for their homes, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) is taking action. On Friday (Nov. 21), one day before National Housing Day, Pressley introduced the Appraisal Modernization Act, aiming to ensure equity and eliminate biases against Black and brown individuals in home valuations. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is leading the companion legislature in the Senate. “It is a damning injustice that Black […]

November 21, 2025

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett reveals white supremacist threats to her office: ‘Political violence is being fueled from the very top’

On Thursday, Nov. 20, an individual reportedly appeared at Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s office making “white supremacist threats and hand gestures.” In a statement released on social media, the Texas Democrat thanked Capitol Police for their swift response and assured everyone’s safety. However, she says, “this cannot become the norm.” “We’re living in a time where political violence is being fueled from the very top,” she continued. “When the President of the United States spreads hate and lies, when he targets […]

November 21, 2025 2

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Black tech CEO shares personal story of how Trump order on foster care youth could change lives

Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order expanding the federal government’s partnership with states and the private sector to improve the lived outcomes of foster youth and those who age out of the foster care system. The executive order calls for the federal government to “harness Federal support, technology, and strategic partnerships to provide young Americans in or transitioning out of the foster care system with the tools they need to become successful adults.” The EO, spearheaded by […]

November 21, 2025 3

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Trump’s Ingraham Interview Inspires “Chinese Chattel Slavery Project” to Boost HBCU Economy

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ignited a firestorm this week after telling Fox News host Laura Ingraham that he plans to grant 600,000 student visas to Chinese nationals and redirect many of those students to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—a move he argued was necessary to “keep the schools in business.”“If we don’t let these students in, many American universities—especially HBCUs—would all be out of business,” Trump said during the interview. “We need them economically.”The comment triggered immediate backlash […]

November 21, 2025 4

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Barack and Michelle Obama, among others, not in attendance at Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral

Barack and Michelle Obama skipped the funeral of former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney. On Thursday, hundreds of dignitaries filled the pews of Washington National Cathedral to say goodbye to the former VP, who died on Nov. 3 at age 84 — but a few notable names were missing from the crowd. According to People, the Obamas opted to skip the service for reasons that remain unclear. And they weren’t the only absentees. Former President Bill Clinton was also absent […]

November 21, 2025 4