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July 23, 2026

Civil unrest over the city's condition ignites Detroit in 1967, resulting in 43 deaths, 7,000 arrests and $50 million in damage.

Today in Black America - July 23

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The Washington Post

Editorial: New Jersey’s illegal votes aren’t evidence of systemic fraud

Here’s what 2,600 Americans said about Trump’s ballroom, pool and arch projects

Man fatally shot by police officer in Madison, prompting protest in city


USA Today

Democrats slam Social Security boss over 'politicized' email praising Trump

I'm an Epstein survivor. Todd Blanche isn't fit to be Trump's AG.

Government shutdown odds rise as Congress heads into recess


The New York Times


How Trump Is Getting Richer in Office


Trump Officials Withhold $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds From 2 States

Diesel Crisis Puts Poor Farmers Around the World at Risk


The Associated Press


House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump’s priorities

Democrats press ICE on oversight, say 1 officer referred for discipline over use of force


US on track to have historically low number of homicides in 2026, report says


NJ.com


Inside the stunning N.J. voter glitch sparking national outrage. What we know — and still don’t.

N.J. school districts are facing a 34% health insurance hike — and kids could pay the price


Push is on to expand commuter rail service in this overcrowded part of N.J.



The Los Angeles Times


The dark side of making daylight saving time permanent in California: How late would our sunrises get?


Immigration sweeps in L.A. cost businesses millions in revenue, UCLA study finds

Machete-wielding man critically wounded by police in shooting outside Orange County hospital


The Chicago Sun-Times


Referendum battle highlights tension between Mayor Johnson, City Council


Migrant crisis cost Chicago $639.6M, and city followed rules in spending it, inspector general says


Nolan Wells autopsy, released in Chicago, finds ‘undetermined’ cause of death


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Georgia election board promotes new voter-roll tool ahead of midterms


‘A slap in the face’: Some in Wheeler High community oppose Trump’s visit

Georgia Democrats renew push for prized early 2028 presidential primary







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