President Joe Biden used his farewell address to issue dire warnings about future dangers, call for deep changes to the country’s foundational document, and propose a constitutional amendment to make it clear that no president is immune from crimes committed while in office.
Tag: Vice President Kamala Harris
Posted inU.S. Government
Civil lawsuit against president-elect continues to seek accountability for role in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
A group of Capitol Police officers are suing former President Trump and his campaign organization for allegedly inciting the violence on January 6, 2021, which they say they experienced during the attack.
Posted inU.S. Government
Federal government issues new rule eliminating medical debt on credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized a rule removing an estimated $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of 15 million Americans, preventing banks from using medical information in their lending decisions and debt collectors from intimidating medical bill payers.
Posted in2024 Elections
Vice President Harris certifies 2024 election results on anniversary of Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed Donald Trump as the next president of the United States on January 6, four years after his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in protest of President Joe Biden’s 2020 win.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to service-year students in Prince George’s County
Vice President Kamala Harris praised Maryland students for their commitment to public service and encouraged them to remain in the fight despite any disappointment they may feel over the outcome of the 2024 election.
Posted inOPINION
Why I’m proud to be a Marylander in spite of the election results
Vice President Kamala Harris received over 60% of the votes in Maryland, reflecting the state’s commitment to unity, compassion, and progress, and Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO-American Newspapers, reflects on her Maryland roots and the state’s legacy of freedom fighters.
Posted in2024 Elections
House Democrats divided over whom to blame for Trump’s victory over Harris
Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives are divided on how to appeal to voters in the next presidential election, with some arguing that the party has strayed from its core values and others suggesting that President Biden should have stepped down sooner.
Posted inPOLITICS
Biden calls for unity in post-election speech from the Rose Garden
President Joe Biden delivered a speech in the Rose Garden, pledging to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition of power and acknowledging the integrity of the American electoral system.
Posted inMental Health
Feeling stressed about the election? Here’s what some are doing to find relief
Experts recommend meditation, mindfulness, setting boundaries, and taking action to manage election-induced stress and navigate related tensions.
Posted in2024 Elections
2024 presidential election on a knife’s edge as early votes pour in
Early voting data has shown a tight race in several battleground states, with Democrats and Republicans splitting the votes, and the looming influence of Project 2025 could have a significant impact on the outcome of the 2024 election.
Posted inHBCU
Howard falls in centennial homecoming game
Vice President Kamala Harris sent a letter to Howard University in recognition of its 100th homecoming, while the Bison fell to the Tigers in a sold out homecoming matchup.
Posted in2024 Elections
VP Kamala Harris unveils extensive agenda, promises wealth-building and opportunity as election nears
Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled an extensive agenda to dismantle systemic barriers and create new opportunities for Black men, including forgivable loans, education and job training access, and health equity.
