TikTok and ByteDance have filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration, arguing that a potential ban of the app would violate the First Amendment rights of millions of American TikTok users.
Tag: President Joe Biden
Posted inCivil Rights
Black civil rights activists, politician among diverse group of Medal of Freedom recipients
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 people, including civil rights icons Medgar Evers, prominent political leaders such as Nancy Pelosi and James Clyburn, and actor Michelle Yeoh, for their exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.
Posted inNational News
Biden-Harris administration scrubs $6.1 billion in student loans for former art students
The Biden-Harris administration is canceling more than $6.1 billion in student loans for 317,000 individuals who attended Art Institutes, a private, for-profit system of art schools, due to fraudulent practices by the institutes and its parent company, Education Management Corporation.
Posted in2024 Elections
Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them
Donald Trump’s campaign has struggled to transition into the general election due to staffing issues, legal troubles, and the “Make America Great Again” movement’s disdain for identity politics, leaving the GOP with little organization to show for its ambitious plans to reach minority voters.
Posted inBaltimore Government
Petition calls on Biden to grant pardon to former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby
A petition calling on President Joe Biden to grant a full pardon to former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is facing 40 years in federal prison for fraud charges, has gathered over 2,700 signatures, with notable figures like the National Congress of Black Women backing it.
Posted inCommentary
Title insurance helps homeownership for Black Americans and others
The Biden-Harris Administration is considering a pilot program to waive title insurance requirements for certain qualified homeowners, but this could have negative consequences for low-income and minority communities and could increase risk for little gain.
Posted inNational News
Arizona outlaws abortion using law from 1864
The Arizona Supreme Court has reinstated a criminal law from 1864 that nearly completely banned abortions in the state, resulting in a near-total ban that will be enforceable in 45 days.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
Historic $206 million allocated to Chesapeake Bay restoration by EPA
By Brennan Stewart Capital News Service The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that $206 million in funding will be allocated towards projects aimed at continuing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. The historic levels of funding reflect the Biden administration’s increased investments in environmental programs and infrastructure projects. “For a long time, the EPA’s budget […]
Posted in!Front Page, !Front Page Baltimore News, Transportation
President Joe Biden visits Baltimore to assess Key Bridge collapse and recovery efforts
By Alexis Taylor AFRO Managing Editor President Joe Biden visited Baltimore on April 5, reiterating a federal commitment to help Maryland fully recover from the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, reopen the Port of Baltimore to full capacity and support those affected by the accident. Biden’s visit included an operational briefing […]
Posted inHealth, National News, News, NEWS, POLITICS, Politics, U.S. Government
House Republicans propose budget to cut Medicare, Social Security and ACA while favoring wealthy
House Republicans have proposed a budget that slashes Medicare, Social Security, and the Affordable Care Act while favoring tax cuts for the wealthy, sparking a contentious debate over the future direction of economic policy in the United States.
Posted in!Front Page, !Front Page Baltimore News, !Front Page Maryland New, National News, NEWS, Transportation
Distress call precedes disaster at Baltimore bridge
A container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours of March 26, causing the collapse of the bridge and prompting a rescue mission for an overnight road crew at work on the bridge.
Posted inNational News, NEWS, News, Politics, POLITICS, U.S. Government
Super Tuesday victories set stage for presidential rematch
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire President Joe Biden and his twice-impeached and four-times indicted predecessor, Donald Trump, emerged victorious on Super Tuesday, wrapping up their respective party nominations and setting up a rematch of the volatile 2020 election. More than a dozen states participated in primaries and caucuses on March 5, constituting the most […]
