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June 23, 2026

Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas was born on this date in 1948 in Pin Point, Georgia.

Today in Black America - June 23

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The Associated Press

Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war

Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices


Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe


USA Today

Legal immigration drops under Trump: What that means for the US economy

How Mamdani’s 'team' hopes to upend mainstream Dems ahead of midterms

Judge blocks Trump voter database over privacy, accuracy fears


The Washington Post

Democratic turnout is up, even in Republican districts, Post analysis finds

Iran casts doubt on nuclear inspections Vance said would happen

DOJ issued, then withdrew subpoenas to force Post, WSJ reporters to testify


NJ.com


The 6 staggering costs eating up N.J.’s record $60B budget — and what they mean for your wallet

The surprising reason 2 of N.J.’s tiniest school districts can’t merge — even if they want to

N.J. city allowed to close 4 elementary schools after stunning reversal



The New York Times


As Vance Leads Iran Negotiations, Trump Creates Disruptions in His Path

Michael Grunwald: Is Florida Finally Tiring of Toxic Republican Politics?


Major Supreme Court Decisions Testing Trump’s Policies Remain


The Los Angeles Times


Battle over single-use plastics erupts as 17 states move to block California law

California Class of 2026 sets record for completed financial aid applications

California law that forbids ‘forced outing’ of trans students blocked by 9th Circuit



The Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago government leaders, advocates call for creation of a city Department of Gun Violence Reduction


Federal Trade Commission sues Chicago-area transgender health group


Credit card debt is squeezing households — credit counselors say act now



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Bank cofounded by Bernice King launches debit card to help low-income mothers


A tactical GOP retreat comes with a cost in Georgia

Bottoms challenges Jackson to trio of televised debates in governor’s race






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