A coalition of civil rights and small-business groups has filed suit against the Trump administration for halting a lending data rule mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act. Advocates say the rule is essential to preventing discrimination, while critics warn the rollback — alongside Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act — will widen the racial wealth gap.

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Billions in U.S. foreign aid for HIV, AIDS, and other global health programs remain frozen after a divided federal appeals court backed the Trump administration’s hold. The decision sidestepped a larger constitutional question, while a dissent warned the ruling undermines Congress’ spending power. Vulnerable communities abroad now face uncertainty.

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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee — the youngest and first African American to hold the county’s top civil legal post — says a GOP-backed Texas map would dismantle minority districts and weaken Black and Latino political power. The plan, already passed by Senate Republicans, could force mid-decade boundary changes and confuse voters.

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The small, majority-Black town of Mason, Tenn., has approved reopening a closed prison as an ICE detention center, turning it over to CoreCivic despite the company’s record of fines, lawsuits, and inmate deaths. Supporters say it will bring jobs and revenue; opponents call it complicity in abuse and mass deportations under President Donald Trump.

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Danielle Spencer, beloved as Dee Thomas in the sitcom “What’s Happening!!,” died Aug. 11 at age 60 after a long battle with cancer. Known for her quick wit on screen, Spencer overcame immense personal challenges and later pursued a career as a veterinarian and animal welfare advocate. She was the first child star inducted into the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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President Donald Trump has declared a “crime emergency” in Washington, D.C., using the Home Rule Act to federalize the police force and deploy the National Guard. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she will work with federal officials, but critics question the move’s necessity given that crime is at a 30-year low.

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A survey from Omnisend finds that tariffs under President Donald Trump are costing the average American household $47 a month — adding up to $12.2 billion so far this year. While some shoppers say they would pay more for USA-made products, nearly half believe the tariffs are not worth the cost.

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The Congressional Budget Office says President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will increase household income overall between 2026 and 2034 — but with the largest gains going to the wealthiest Americans. Low-income households will face losses due to cuts in Medicaid and SNAP.

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The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law delivers the biggest benefits to the wealthiest Americans while cutting programs that help the poorest. Millions could lose food assistance and health coverage under the changes.

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President Donald Trump has declared a "crime emergency" in Washington, D.C., using the Home Rule Act to seize control of the Metropolitan Police Department and deploy the National Guard. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the move relies on outdated crime data and ignores recent drops in violent crime.

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