Trump’s back in the White House — and the consequences are adding up. From VA layoffs to civil rights rollbacks, here’s what’s happening in 2025.
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Congresswoman on official business accused of unauthorized entry
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver faces federal charges after a tense ICE detention facility visit. The arrest is sparking national outrage and legal debate.
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At this rate, we won’t survive Trump’s next 100 days
Trump’s regime is threatening democracy and the economy, and many Americans must loudly and boldly speak out against it.
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Trump Moves to Expose MLK Files — Critics Warn of Smear Campaign
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to declassify records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but some are concerned that the release of these documents could damage the public reputation of Dr. King.
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Resistance rises to Trump’s tariff war
Senator Amy Klobuchar has introduced the Trade Review Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill that would restore Congressional oversight to U.S. trade policy, in response to the economic instability caused by fluctuating tariffs imposed by President Trump.
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Trump’s Luxury Trips and Ego-Driven Parade Leaves Taxpayers with Unwanted Bills
Donald Trump reportedly spends $26.1 million in taxpayer funds since 2017 to travel to his private club in Florida, while the Trump administration is in early talks about staging a grand military parade in Washington, D.C. on June 14.
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Environmental Advocates Join Congressional Leaders to Oppose Zeldin’s Polluter First Agenda
Environmental advocates and grassroots leaders have joined congressional champions in opposition to EPA Administrator Zeldin’s Polluters First Agenda, which threatens to dismantle 50 years of lifesaving progress protecting our air, water, land, and climate.
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The new race/gender censorship
The National Science Foundation has been flagging proposals that include language commonly associated with diversity, equity and inclusion, which could lead to additional review or denial, and has led to a form of self-censorship among researchers who focus on marginalized communities.
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Climate Justice Isn’t Dead
Former White House official Ryan Hathaway believes the Trump Administration’s efforts to kill environmental protections will fail, as environmental justice is a guiding principle for the federal government and it is not possible to wipe out environmental justice.
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“Hands Off Blacksonian,” Says Congressional Black Caucus
Seven members of the Congressional Black Caucus have spoken out against the Trump Administration’s attempts to erase African American history, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and have vowed to protect these sites.
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“The Caleb Wilson Act”: Louisiana lawmaker proposes anti-hazing legislation
House Bill 279, the Caleb Wilson Act, aims to prevent similar tragedies on college campuses by requiring all incoming freshmen, student-athletes, members of Greek organizations, and band participants to complete a mandatory one-hour anti-hazing education course.
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Trump retaliations on judges, law firms called ‘mob boss government’
Attorney General Keith Ellison and 21 other state attorneys general have issued a strong rebuke to President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting law firms and the legal community, urging lawyers to stand together in defense of the rule of law and judicial independence.
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Grassroots programs cushion Trump attack on civil rights
President Trump’s executive orders have sparked controversy over the Department of Education’s DEI programs, but local organizations like the Black Family Blueprint and NdCAD are working to empower Black families with education, emotional healing, and support.
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Global Protests on April 5: Cities Unite Against Trump and Musk
Tens of thousands of people in the US and around the world are planning to protest on April 5, demanding an end to the destruction of the government and economy, and defending their rights and democracy.
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Trump Formally Moves to Shutdown Education Department
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, which would cut the department’s workforce in half and significantly scale back its functions, potentially putting millions of students’ education and civil rights at risk.
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Trump Is Race Baiting Black America For Hopes of Violence, But Here’s Why We Won’t Take the Bait
Black Americans are not taking to the streets to protest the Trump administration’s attempts to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts from the government, despite the administration’s attempts to provoke them.
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America in free fall under corrupt Trump admin
Trump’s presidency has been marked by economic failure, authoritarianism, race-baiting, and a record-breaking number of indictments, convictions, and criminal charges, leaving the US on the brink of collapse.
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Federal Job Cuts Threaten Black Middle Class
Federal government employment has historically been a cornerstone of economic stability for Black workers, but recent mass layoffs and terminations have disproportionately affected Black employees across multiple federal agencies, threatening the economic foundation of the Black middle class.
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The End of Black Lives Matter Plaza
Mayor Muriel Bowser commissioned a mural in 2020 to defiantly respond to the Trump administration’s order to attack local protesters in that block, but five years later, city workers began dismantling the mural due to Republican interference.
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Vets among the casualties of DOGE takeover
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s office helped secure safe passage for American allies, including Air Force Intelligence officer Chris Wicker, after the Taliban took control of Kabul in 2021, and Wicker now works as the deputy director of the Small Business Administration’s Minneapolis branch.