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Asm. Mia Bonta’s Bill Cracking Down on Private Equity Healthcare Deals Heads to Gov’s Desk
“AB 1415 ensures that Californians have a watchdog when it comes to the billions of dollars of private equity transactions…
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Senate Votes in Favor of ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’: Top 5 Ways ‘Big Ugly Bill’ Drains Black America
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" passed the Senate with Vice President J.D. Vance's tie-breaking vote, cutting Medicaid by $793…
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California schools are scrambling as Trump administration withholds almost $811 million
The Trump administration's refusal to release federal grant money to California school districts, intended to fund teacher professional development, after-school…
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Jeffries Calls ‘Big, Ugly, Immoral Budget,’ Reckless Immoral Document
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “The eligibility for the children’s health insurance program will also be diminished,” said Jeffries. He stressed that…
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House Passes Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” Moving it to Trump’s Desk
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" passed the House with a narrow margin, cutting federal spending on Medicaid and CHIP…
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Congressional Morality Is at an All-Time Low
By Victoria Kirby York | Word In Black (WIB) – It is clear that a significant number of those elected to…
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Trump’s EPA Cut $3B in Climate Grants. Now, a Lawsuit
By Willy Blackmore | Word In Black (WIB) – Since the early days of the second Trump Administration, when the President…
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Big Beautiful Bill Passes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s signature “One Big Beautiful Bill” has officially become law, arriving at the White House for…
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Following the illegal bombing in Iran, impeachment is the only answer
By D.C. Representative Oye Owolewa President Donald Trump carried out an unconstitutional act of war on June 21 without Congressional…
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The Senate Holds a Mirror Up to the “Big Beautiful Bill”
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Reverend William Barber, the founder and leader of Moral Mondays on the Hill, was not a part…
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Landsman pushes for ban on stock trading in Congress to rebuild trust
By Greg Landsman, U.S. Rep (Ohio 1) My wife and I just sold every single one of our individual stocks.…
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Trump’s ‘Big Ugly Bill’ Heads to Vote Today — Top 5 Ways It Drains Black America
The "One Big, Beautiful Bill" proposed by Senate Republicans and championed by President Trump includes $793 billion in Medicaid cuts,…
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Trustees Warn of Looming Cuts to Social Security, Medicare as Trust Funds Dwindle
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Social Security and Medicare are facing mounting financial challenges, with both programs projected to fall short of…
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Barbara Lee Accepts Victory With “Responsibility, Humility and Love”
“I accept your choice with a deep sense of responsibility, humility, and love. Oakland is a deeply divided City,” Lee…
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Union Protections Axed Under Trump’s New Order
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Since returning to office, Trump has targeted unions and diversity initiatives. He’s rescinded Executive Order 11246, which…
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Trump Orders Purge of Black History from Smithsonian, Targets African American Museum
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The executive order is chillingly titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” It declares that the…
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IN MEMORIAM: Former Congresswoman Mia Love Dies at 50 After Brain Cancer Battle
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Love was the first Haitian American elected to Congress. After her time in office, she became a…
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Lee Releases Strong Statement on Integrity and Ethics in Government
In a statement released recently, Lee said she fully supports current efforts by the League of Women Voters, Common Cause, ACLU…
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Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee Reflects on Her Career as She Bids Farewell to Congress
“Together, we have raised our voices and pushed the envelope for peace, justice and equity. It has been the honor…
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Barbara Lee Releases Statement on Possible Run for Mayor of Oakland
Already, her backers are organizing to urge her to run for the position left vacant by the recall of former…
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee Makes Final Remarks on House Floor
“For 26 years now, it has been the privilege of my lifetime to serve my incredible constituents of California’s 12th Congressional…
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COMMENTARY: Will a Dictator’s Loss Change Trump’s Tune?
What’s happened in Syria has the potential of reshaping the politics of the entire Middle East. The U.S. can’t afford…
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U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Speaks on Democracy at Commonwealth Club
Based on his first speech as House minority leader, “The ABCs of Democracy” by Grand Central Publishing is an illustrated children’s…
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‘Donald Trump Is Not a God:’ Rep. Bennie Thompson Blasts Trump’s Call to Jail Him
“Donald Trump is not a god,” U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., told The Grio during a recent interview, reacting to Trump’s…
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee Reflects on Historic Moment Less Than One Week from Election Day
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) today released a piece on Medium reflecting on Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic presidential campaign 50…
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