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Today in Black America - October 9

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The Associated Press

Trump has yet to provide Congress hard evidence that targeted boats carried drugs, officials say


Frustrated lawmakers say lack of trust is making it harder to end the government shutdown

Comey pleads not guilty as lawyers signal intent to argue Trump foe’s case is politically motivated


The Washington Post

The government isn’t releasing economic data. Private firms are stepping in.

Hegseth’s sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics spans nearly 300 investigations

Why this one area of cities is usually the poorest


USA Today

Poll: Trump's National Guard deployments unpopular with Americans

What's next legally for James Comey? His team plans to argue for dismissing the charges.

Could the shutdown invite additional government job cuts?


NJ.com

Tight N.J. governor’s race shatters spending records, expected to top $200M

How much will I get from the Stay NJ property tax break? Use our calculator to find out.

‘Shame on you!’ ‘Shame on you, sir!’ N.J. gov debate turns ugly over opioids.


The New York Times

Trump Fires Black Officials From an Overwhelmingly White Administration

JB Pritzker Has Had It With Democrats Who Won’t Stand Up to Trump

Colombia’s President Says Boat Bombed by U.S. Was Carrying Colombians


The Los Angeles Times


L.A. County considers declaring state of emergency to fight back against ICE raids

Billionaire Tom Steyer drops $12 million to support November redistricting ballot measure

Who is spending money on Prop. 50, the redistricting measure on California’s November ballot


The Chicago Sun-Times


Gov. Pritzker responds to Trump threat to jail him, mayor over ICE: 'Come and get me'

Protesters hit the streets as Texas National Guard expected to be deployed in Chicago area

Chicago Public Schools creates command center to monitor ICE activity


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

These races for governor will reshape the South and MAGA


Massive ACA price hikes revealed as Georgia Access window shopping opens early

In this Ga. county, nearly half the children face hunger. It may get worse.

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