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The DOJ is recommending just one day in jail — time already served — for Brett Hankison, the only officer convicted in connection with the 2020 police raid that left Breonna Taylor dead. DOJ prosecutors acknowledge Hankison fired 10 rounds blindly into Taylor’s apartment, but cite provocation and his permanent removal from law enforcement as reasons for leniency.

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William L. Clay Sr., the trailblazing Missouri congressman who served from 1969 to 2001 and helped found the Congressional Black Caucus, has died at 94. Clay was a powerful voice for racial and economic justice, sponsoring nearly 300 bills and leaving a lasting impact on labor and education reform.

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On the fifth anniversary of John Lewis’s passing, more than 1,600 demonstrations erupted across all 50 states and abroad under the banner “Good Trouble Lives On.” The protests, led by the 50501 Movement, targeted the Trump administration’s rollback of civil rights and social protections. The flagship rally took place in Chicago, while symbolic protests unfolded in The Villages — Trump’s Florida stronghold.

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Inflation may be easing nationally, but families in cities like Seattle, Boston and Chicago are still feeling the squeeze. WalletHub’s latest report ranks the U.S. metro areas where the cost of living continues to surge, with details on short-term and long-term Consumer Price Index trends.

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The National Urban League has declared a “state of emergency,” warning that democracy and civil rights are under attack, as it released its annual State of Black America report. Urban League President Marc Morial and VP Rhonda Spears Bells say America faces grave challenges amid anti-equity policies, weakened enforcement and attacks on voting rights.

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Five immigrants convicted of crimes in the U.S. have been deported — not to their home countries — but to Eswatini, a small absolute monarchy in southern Africa. Immigration lawyers and human rights advocates are raising alarms about this new deportation policy and the lack of transparency around the arrangement.

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Five years ago today, we lost Congressman John Lewis — a hero of the civil rights movement and a tireless advocate for democracy, justice and human dignity. His legacy endures in every ballot cast and every peaceful protest, and the fight he championed is as urgent as ever.

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President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are slipping in a narrow but consistent pattern, driven by voter dissatisfaction over his handling of the economy, trade and inflation. Nate Silver’s Silver Bulletin highlights a 4.5-point decline in net approval since the start of Trump’s second term, with steep drops on key economic indicators.

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The Trump-Epstein firestorm is no longer aimed at Democrats — MAGA influencers, House Republicans and Speaker Mike Johnson are turning their frustration toward Trump after the DOJ declared there’s no Epstein client list. Trump’s own comments and Pam Bondi’s refusal to discuss the matter have triggered a rare conservative backlash.

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Former President Barack Obama urged Democrats to act, not despair, during a private fundraiser in New Jersey that raised $2.5 million for the DNC. Obama called on Democrats to stop seeking quick fixes and focus on winning races in states like New Jersey and Virginia while defending values like free speech and delivering for working people.

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