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Today in Black America - February 18

POSTED: February 18, 2025, 7:30 am

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The Associated Press


Governor weighs removing NYC Mayor Adams after his top deputies quit amid criminal case turmoil

Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information, AP sources say


Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions


The Washington Post

Trump administration fires thousands for ‘performance’ without evidence, in messy rush

Mexico threatens to sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name change

Trump’s firings strike the nation’s health agencies



The New York Times

Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders

Hochul to Meet With New York City Leaders to Discuss ‘Path Forward’ for Mayor

Wave of Resignations Plunges Adams Administration Into Crisis Again


USA Today

'Critical moment in history': Protests across US target Trump, Musk

‘Took away my hope.’ Federal workers say Trump firings upended their lives


Trump administration fires, then un-fires, nuclear weapons workers



The Los Angeles Times

Colleges, K-12 schools ordered by Trump administration to abolish DEI or face funding cuts


Trump administration tries to bring back fired nuclear weapons workers in DOGE reversal

The anti-Musk protest movement is expected to ramp up with Congress on recess



The Chicago Sun-Times


Black-owned bookstores in Chicago struggle after 2020 surge 'as if supporting us was a trend'


NIH funding cuts could have 'devastating impact' on medical advancements, Chicago researchers say

Store closings could skyrocket in 2025's new 'retail reality'


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Speed cameras in Ga. school zones raking in money. 100 lawmakers say no more

Fulton County withholds 2020 ballots despite Georgia law seeking disclosure


City Council OK’s legislative overhaul of Atlanta’s inspector general






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