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Today in Black America - August 12

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The Associated Press

Trump’s Washington police takeover echoes history of racist narratives about urban crime

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth belongs to an archconservative church network. Here’s what to know

Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 2 dead, 10 injured


USA Today


What is redshirting? New parents' rights controversy stirs in DC.

Millions will lose Medicaid coverage under Trump's tax law, CBO says

I rely on Medicaid to live. Trump's cuts make survival a privilege instead of a right.


The Washington Post

Pentagon plan would create military ‘reaction force’ for civil unrest in U.S. cities

Trump’s chip deal overrides constitutional and national security concerns

After CDC shooting, its employees turn their anger to RFK Jr. and Trump


The New York Times


For Trump, Cities Like Washington Are Real Estate in Need of Fixing Up

Threats of a Federal Takeover Were Familiar for D.C. Now They Are a Reality.


Judge Tells Trump Officials to Release Funds for Democracy Group


NJ.com


Swimmer caught in rip current dies after being pulled from ocean at Jersey Shore beach, official says


These 3 councilmen want to be mayor of N.J. city. All are already in legal trouble.

Trump tariffs: Here’s how much more you’ll pay for coffee, clothes and more


The Los Angeles Times

ICE processing center is all but empty when California Congress members arrive to inspect

The LAPD is struggling to hire Black recruits. Will Trump’s war on DEI make it harder?


Federal cuts, benefit delays and errors are derailing veterans’ education, advocates say


The Chicago Sun-Times


Former County Commissioner Jeff Tobolski, deemed 'Jekyll and Hyde' by judge, sentenced to 4 years in prison


Trump's warning on replicating a DC police takeover in Chicago an empty and illegal threat: local officials

Marc H. Morial: SNAP cuts will hamper many families, country’s economic growth



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

CDC shooting aftermath: Here’s what we know

Feel like your Georgia Power bill is high this summer? Here’s why.

Ossoff urges Trump official to reinstate millions in Black-owned





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