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Trump makes off-the-cuff remark about ‘n-word’ as he rails against ‘woke’ military policies

While delivering remarks to military leaders on Tuesday, President Donald Trump made an off-the-cuff remark about the n-word as he and Secretary Pete Hegseth urged the nation’s top generals and admirals that the newly renamed Department of War is putting an end to “woke” policies. During his more than an hour-long speech before hundreds of top military officers, Trump touted that he “rebuilt” the U.S. nuclear weapons arsenal. “We have to hope we never have to use it, because the […]

todaySeptember 30, 2025 2

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Permanent Federal Layoffs Could Follow – BlackPressUSA

By Stacy M. BrownBlack Press USA Senior National Correspondent The Conrad Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., pulsed with history and urgency as the Black Press of America gathered for its Annual National Leadership Awards and Reception. The evening honored House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke, and Communications Workers of America President Claude Cummings Jr. Cummings, who now serves on the executive committee of the Democratic National Committee, put the night into sharp focus. Speaking to […]

todaySeptember 30, 2025

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A Question of a Government Shutdown? – BlackPressUSA

By April RyanBlackPressUSA White House Correspondent and Washington Bureau Chief Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are hosting their annual legislative conference, addressing issues such as a looming government shutdown, the impacts of budget cuts on healthcare, and federally funded programs like SNAP. Another ever-present focus is redistricting. Texas, Missouri, and Louisiana are three states currently in a public fight over redistricting, expected to create representation problems for majority Black districts. Illinois congressman Jonathan Jackson says a case before the […]

todaySeptember 29, 2025 1

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Department of Justice subpoenas Fani Willis as Trump targets political foes

The U.S. Department of Justice issued a subpoena for records related to Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor who criminally charged President Donald Trump, related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss to President Joe Biden. According to NBC News, the DOJ is seeking records of Willis’ travel history; however, it is unclear if she is the target of an inquiry or facing charges. In 2023, the Fulton County prosecutor charged Trump and 18 others, whom she accused […]

todaySeptember 29, 2025 3

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Obama Responds to Trumps Treason Claims – BlackPressUSA

By April RyanBlackPressUSA White House Correspondent and Washington Bureau Chief Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are hosting their annual legislative conference, addressing issues such as a looming government shutdown, the impacts of budget cuts on healthcare, and federally funded programs like SNAP. Another ever-present focus is redistricting. Texas, Missouri, and Louisiana are three states currently in a public fight over redistricting, expected to create representation problems for majority Black districts. Illinois congressman Jonathan Jackson says a case before the […]

todaySeptember 29, 2025

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Kamala Harris slams ‘incompetent’ and ‘unhinged’ Trump during CBC speech

Former Vice President Kamala Harris did not mince her words in her searing speech against her 2024 presidential opponent, Donald Trump. While accepting an honor at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference’s Phoenix Awards on Saturday night, Harris slammed the 47th president of the United States, who has used the power of the White House to bend the federal government to his will and dominate over various industries. “We are witnessing a president who has lined his own […]

todaySeptember 29, 2025 1

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Black mayors defiantly double down against Trump and white supremacy

Black mayors leading some of the nation’s largest cities came together during the 54th Black Congressional Caucus Annual Legislative Conference, vowing to continue to stand up against the Trump administration and fight what they see as an attempt to uphold white supremacy. “The assignment is to finally bury white supremacy and build Black wealth,” said Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, whose national profile has grown since defiantly standing against President Donald Trump and his threat to send the National Guard to […]

todaySeptember 28, 2025 1

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Health Costs Explode Under Trump’s Big Ugly Law – BlackPressUSA

By Stacy M. BrownBlack Press USA Senior National Correspondent The Conrad Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., pulsed with history and urgency as the Black Press of America gathered for its Annual National Leadership Awards and Reception. The evening honored House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke, and Communications Workers of America President Claude Cummings Jr. Cummings, who now serves on the executive committee of the Democratic National Committee, put the night into sharp focus. Speaking to […]

todaySeptember 28, 2025 1

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams ends his reelection campaign

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he has ended his campaign for reelection. In a video released on social media, Adams spoke with pride about his achievements as mayor, including a drop in violent crime. But he said that “constant media speculation” about his future and a decision by the city’s campaign finance board to withhold public funding from his reelection effort, made it impossible to stay in the race. “Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue […]

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