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February 18, 2025

Morehouse College was founded on this date in 1867, originally as the Augusta Institute and later as the Atlanta Baptist College.

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The Associated Press


Trump administration plans to slash all but a fraction of USAID jobs, officials say

13 states to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal data

Senate confirms Project 2025’s Russell Vought to lead powerful White House budget office


The Washington Post


Recall of USAID’s global workforce causes upheaval and distress


Eleven out of 12 White House claims on USAID are inaccurate, misleading or lack context

Gutting USAID threatens billions of dollars for U.S. farms, businesses



USA Today


Black History Month celebrates labor leaders amid Trump attacks

Black church vandalized by Proud Boys aims to support social justice

Trump is trampling on the Constitution. Does Congress even want to work anymore? | Opinion


The New York Times


Justice Dept.’s Weaponization Group Underscores Trump’s Quest for Retribution

Federal Election Commission Chair Says Trump Has Moved to Fire Her

Trump’s Power Grab Defies G.O.P. Orthodoxy on Local Control


NJ.com


Nearly 1,000 arrested daily: Inside ICE’s aggressive crackdown


Son of late Eagles legend blasts NFL for ‘cowardly’ Super Bowl move


Oops! Mouthy Trump-loving GOP Rep snared in her own trap


The Los Angeles Times


Chance of strong atmospheric river storm grows, as does risk of mudslides in L.A. burn scars

Migrants welcomed under Biden fearful as Trump targets legal immigration programs

Head Start child-care centers face pay delays after Trump’s federal funding freeze


The Chicago Sun-Times


Save A Lot grocery stores' struggles threaten hopes for Chicago food deserts


S. E. Cupp: Trump’s Cabinet looks close to being filled with ‘fools, quacks, goons and thugs’


CPS needs an educator as its leader, says School Board member Che ‘Rhymefest’ Smith



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


RHONE: The DEI hit list is an assault on history


Trump pardoned him for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot. Now, he’s at Georgia’s Gold Dome


Court order kicks Cobb County commissioner out of her seat






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