Rep. Al Green of Texas interrupted President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress to protest Trump’s claims of a mandate from the American people and proposed cuts to Medicaid, a lifeline for many of the poor and marginalized people he represents.
President Joe Biden
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Trump Administration Shuts Down Police Misconduct Database as Killings Soar
The Trump administration has shut down the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD), the only federal resource for tracking police misconduct, despite the rising number of police-related deaths and systemic injustices faced by Black Americans.
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Honoring Greatness: Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients Reflect America’s Rich Diversity
President Joe Biden has announced the 2025 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, including trailblazers whose work has shaped Black history, culture, and progress, such as Fannie Lou Hamer, Magic Johnson, and Denzel Washington.
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With Trump on the way, look to states to fight medical debt
State efforts to bolster patient protections against medical debt will be undermined if the Trump administration cuts federal funding for health insurance programs such as Medicaid and the ACA marketplaces.
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Biden makes history with Black judicial appointments
President Joe Biden has appointed 40 Black women to lifetime judgeships, surpassing previous efforts by his predecessors and reflecting his commitment to promoting equity and representation on the federal bench.
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Biden can still grant clemency for people on federal death row
President Joe Biden has the power to grant clemency to prisoners on federal death row, but has yet to follow through on proposed reforms to the clemency process.
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VP Harris Bids Farewell to Howard University Crowd, Urges Supporters to Keep Fighting for America
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a powerful farewell speech at Howard University, urging her supporters to continue fighting for justice and equity, and reminding them that meaningful change requires sustained effort.
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White Women, Latinos Return Trump to Power as Democrats’ Missteps Helps Usher in New Era
Donald Trump has been elected to the presidency for a second time, despite being convicted of fraud and sexual assault, while Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party failed to effectively engage with the Black Press and address the concerns of women and people of color.
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New Biden rule means healthier water for Black communities
The Biden administration has finalized a landmark rule requiring water utilities nationwide to locate and replace all lead pipes in their infrastructure systems by 2034, in an effort to protect underserved communities from lead exposure.
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Biden-Harris administration takes decisive action to combat gun violence in America
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced Thursday sweeping new measures to combat gun violence in America, marking a significant escalation in the administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce firearm-related deaths. Central to this initiative is a new executive order that directs federal agencies to address the rising threats posed by machine gun conversion […]
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Biden signs executive order targeting gun violence and gun safety
President Biden and Vice President Harris have announced sweeping new measures to combat gun violence in America, including an executive order directing federal agencies to address emerging firearms threats and improve school safety.
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What Walz’s long record on health care means for Black voters
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is running as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, has a progressive-leaning healthcare record, including gun safety laws, reduced healthcare costs, and increased access to mental health care..
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Harris dominates first presidential debate as Trump struggles to defend record
Vice President Kamala Harris dominated the first presidential debate against former President Donald Trump by most accounts.
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VP Harris outlines vision for America in CNN interview
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sat down for their first major interview since President Joe Biden withdrew from the race.
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Gov. Walz rocks DNC with rousing acceptance speech
Gov. Tim Walz delivered a spirited address to accept the vice presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention.
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Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago: What to expect
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago will feature a historic nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the first Black and South Asian woman to be nominated by a major party.
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Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument established
President Joe Biden has established the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Springfield, Illinois.
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Biden-Harris administration launch ‘Time Is Money’ initiative to advance consumer safeguards
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have launched “Time Is Money,” a government-wide initiative to stop corporations from imposing excessive paperwork.
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Biden and Harris celebrate historic prisoner swap, reuniting Americans freed from Russia
President Biden and Vice President Harris welcomed home Americans freed from Russia in a historic prisoner swap.
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Kamala Harris and Black joy: Why the vice president’s laughter matters
Vice President Kamala Harris is paving the way for Black women to embrace joy.