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A federal judge in Newark has ordered the Justice Department to release video recordings in the case of Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., who faces charges of assaulting immigration agents. McIver maintains her innocence, saying she was performing oversight duties.

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As the government shutdown continues, millions of Americans could lose their November SNAP benefits. States are warning of growing food insecurity while Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the shutdown could leave families without access to food.

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Protests broke out in the North Carolina House as lawmakers approved new GOP-drawn maps. Critics argue it’s part of a Trump-led redistricting push that weakens Black voting strength and secures Republican power heading into the 2026 midterms.

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At the Black Conservative Federation’s annual Solutions Summit, Black Republican leaders emphasized access, influence, and policy-making under President Donald Trump’s leadership.

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Paul Ingrassia, nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Office of Special Counsel, withdrew after racist text messages surfaced referring to Martin Luther King Jr. Day and describing himself as having a “Nazi streak.” The fallout drew criticism from both Democrats and top Republicans.

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Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have passed a new congressional map that could add another GOP seat in the U.S. House. Gov. Josh Stein, a Democrat, cannot veto the measure under the state constitution. Critics say the plan targets Rep. Don Davis (D-N.C.)’s district by adding conservative counties and splitting majority-Black areas. Civil rights groups call it part of a long history of voter suppression in the state.

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John Boyd, president and founder of the National Black Farmers Association, says President Donald Trump’s tariffs have pushed up costs and cut off export markets for small and Black farmers. Boyd warns the damage goes beyond economics — calling it a civil rights crisis — and urges Americans to support Black farmers directly.

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As the U.S. government shutdown enters its third week, President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains steady, according to several new polls. Protests under the No Kings banner have spread nationwide, as Americans cite inflation, jobs, and health care as worsening concerns amid the shutdown.

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A federal appeals court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump to deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland — a move critics say oversteps presidential authority. Oregon’s attorney general is requesting an emergency rehearing, while San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie condemns the expansion as unconstitutional.

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President Donald Trump is reportedly considering commuting Sean “Diddy” Combs’ 50-month prison sentence, according to TMZ. The outlet cites a senior White House source but notes that officials have denied the report. Combs’ legal team has reportedly been in contact with top aides since his sentencing.

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