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May 22, 2025

The U.S. Department of War established the Bureau of the Colored Troops in 1863, an effort to help the Union Army in the Civil War.

Today in Black America - May 22

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The Associated Press

Trump’s big tax bill has passed the House. Here’s what’s inside it

Lights, video, confrontation — Trump’s meeting with South African leader takes dramatic turn

RFK Jr.'s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report worries farmers, Republicans ahead of release


USA Today

Critics say DOJ plans to drop police reforms will harm US cities

Oklahoma to require schools to teach Trump's 2020 election conspiracy theories

Video shows student sprinting across stage with baby to receive diploma as police chases


The New York Times

Here are some of the changes to the House bill that passed on Thursday morning.

Trump Claimed a Social Media Video Showed ‘Burial Sites’ of White Farmers. It Didn’t.


Trump Casts Himself as a Protector of Persecuted White People


The Washington Post


Editorial: Congress is whistling past the downgrade

ATF’s pro-gun lawyer opposed Trump administration’s latest move on guns

Miyares wants U.S. agencies to intervene in Va. magnet school’s admissions


NJ.com

Father sentenced to life for torching home, killing infant daughter and 3 others

N.J. congresswoman faces 16 years in prison for assault charges in ICE detention center clash


Plan to merge 2 N.J. universities gets thumbs up from Wall Street



The Los Angeles Times

House Republicans pass Trump’s big bill of tax breaks after all-night session

Mosquitoes are breeding in pools in the Eaton fire area. Officials may not be able to control them much longer

Lucas Museum layoffs hit 14% of its full-time staff, including education team


The Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago cops dismissed recruit’s claim a colleague sexually assaulted her. Then, he was accused again and again.

Some Chicago high schools are rethinking lenient grading amid surging absenteeism

Chicago man arrested after 2 Israeli embassy staff members killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Can intelligence experts make schools safe? Cobb quietly commits millions to find out.

Bottoms is running for governor. Will her mayoral legacy be a boon or burden?

Brad Raffensperger for Senate? Poll shows dead heat with Jon Ossoff





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