President Donald Trump rescinded a Biden administration order that aimed to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Medicare and Medicaid enrollees, while also reversing efforts to make it easier to enroll in Medicaid or get insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
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How halting police reform agreements threatens Black community
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has criticized the Trump administration for halting agreements that required police reforms in departments highlighted by the Justice Department for patterns of misconduct, a move that could significantly impact Black communities disproportionately affected by systemic issues in law enforcement.
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Texas lawmaker Jasmine Crockett calls U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace a ‘liar’ following heating exchange
Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Jasmine Crockett engaged in a tense argument during a House hearing, with Mace challenging Crockett to “take it outside” after she criticized her remarks about transgender individuals.
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Black Vote Black Power: The Blackest confirmation hearing
Scott Turner’s confirmation hearing for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development reveals his lack of commitment to fair and affordable housing, and his willingness to support Trump’s controversial policies.
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PRESS ROOM: NCNW applauds President Biden on history-making pardons, commutations and clemencies
President Biden has granted pardons and clemencies to several individuals, including Kemba Smith and Ravidath “Ravi” Ragbir, as part of his commitment to dismantling the effects of the War on Drugs and promoting justice and equity in the criminal justice system.
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President Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act, one of the last bills of his presidency
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, reversing the Windfall Elimination Provision Act of 1983 and the Government Pension Offset of 1977, ensuring that current and retired public service workers receive their full Social Security benefits.
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A look at the recent executive orders signed and what they mean
President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of executive orders, reorienting the U.S. government towards a more conservative agenda, covering issues such as immigration, trade, foreign aid, and civil rights.
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Outrage builds over executive order ending DEI in federal agencies
President Donald Trump’s executive order to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion policies across federal agencies and contractors has been met with strong condemnation from critics, who argue it systematically undermines civil rights and economic equity.
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PRESS ROOM: April Ryan joins Black Press USA as Washington bureau chief and senior White House correspondent
April Ryan, a long-time Washington, D.C. journalist, has joined Black Press USA as Washington Bureau Chief and Senior White House Correspondent, continuing her legacy of excellence in journalism.
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Elected officials face backlash for paternal references to the president
Rep. Byron Donalds’ use of the term “Daddy’s back” to describe President Trump’s return to office has sparked controversy and backlash, with critics arguing that it perpetuates a submissive and submissive mentality.
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22 states sue to stop executive order blocking birthright citizenship
Attorneys general from 22 states have sued to block President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, a constitutional right that guarantees that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents’ status.
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A tale of two cities: Nation’s capital divided on Martin Luther King Day 2025
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy was honored at the National Action Network’s MLK Day rally in Washington, D.C., while the inauguration of President Donald Trump’s successor took place, highlighting the ongoing divide in America.