Today is ‘Liberation Day’: What does that mean for tariffs?

Today is ‘Liberation Day’: What does that mean for tariffs?

President Trump is set to unveil his highly anticipated “reciprocal tariffs” today in what his administration has dubbed “Liberation Day,” a move that economic experts warn could significantly impact Black communities and American consumers nationwide.The Tariff PlanThe tariffs, which would tax impo

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case dismissed, cannot be brought again

NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case dismissed, cannot be brought again

A U.S. federal judge has permanently dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, ruling that the case cannot be brought against him again.What We Know:U.S. District Judge Dale Ho dismissed the case “with prejudice,” following the recommendation of independent attorney Paul C

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Senator Cory Booker Holds the Senate Floor in Powerful Filibuster

Senator Cory Booker Holds the Senate Floor in Powerful Filibuster

Update 4/1/25 8:05 PM ET:In a historic moment, as of 7:19 PM ET, Senator Cory Booker has broken the decades-long filibuster record from late Senator Strom Thurmond in his racist filibuster against the Civil Rights Act of 1957. He yielded the Senate floor at 8:05 PM ET after almost 25 hours of remark

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OPINION: I Tried to Track Trump’s 100 Days… But He Flooded the Damn Zone

OPINION: I Tried to Track Trump’s 100 Days… But He Flooded the Damn Zone

I had a plan.A daily tracker. A tight timeline. A way to document Donald Trump’s second attempt at the presidency—this time not as a fluke, but as an orchestrated, Heritage Foundation-endorsed reboot of American authoritarianism.It lasted eight days. Eight long days that felt like 6 months. Coming i

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Trump Signs Executive Order ASKING for the Department of Education to be Dismantled

Trump Signs Executive Order ASKING for the Department of Education to be Dismantled

What We KnowTrump’s executive order (EO) calls for the dismantling of the Department of Education (DOE)…but it’s a “concept of a planFederal oversight would be eliminatedThere could be severe consequences for Black and marginalized studentsThis is a longstanding goal of conservativesLegal and congre

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Day 6-8: Wait and See

Day 6-8: Wait and See

It’s no secret that the Trump administration has gone out of their way to flood the communications zone and exhaust Americans with endless confusion. Instead of flooding your inbox, I figured a three-day update would be valuable. I figured correctly. The last few days were full of expected shenaniga

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The Unmuted Report | Day 5/100: Reshaping America

The Unmuted Report | Day 5/100: Reshaping America

Trump’s second term steams ahead, Day 5 unfurls with a cascade of bold maneuvers and contentious decisions that continue to stir the pot of national and international politics. Each step Trump takes seems designed not just to reshape policy but to challenge the very norms of governance.1. Disaster Z

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The Unmuted Report | Day 4/100: The Cost of Chaos

The Unmuted Report | Day 4/100: The Cost of Chaos

The continued attacks on DEI are a distraction. A blatant distraction intended to inflame rhetoric, heighten tension and stir confusion in communities across the country. The non-white hate is running full steam from deleting the Spanish version of The White House to canceling Black History and Lati

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The Unmuted Report | Day 3/100: The Manipulation Game

The Unmuted Report | Day 3/100: The Manipulation Game

Let’s cut through the noise and get real about what’s happening on Day 3 of 47’s second term. While the headlines are screaming about individual actions, we need to understand the bigger picture of how this administration manipulates public perception.TODAY’S POWER MOVESMilitary Deployment & Border

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The Unmuted Report | Day 2/100: Nasty Work

The Unmuted Report | Day 2/100: Nasty Work

Day 2 of President Trump’s administration has unfolded with sweeping actions impacting immigration policies, the justice system, and federal workforce diversity initiatives. These actions suggest a fundamental reorientation of federal governance toward more restrictive and enforcement-heavy policies

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The Unmuted Report | Trump – Day 1: Project 2025 activate!

The Unmuted Report | Trump – Day 1: Project 2025 activate!

THE BIG PICTUREToday’s inauguration wasn’t just a transfer of power – it was the first visible implementation of Project 2025, a comprehensive conservative blueprint that’s been hiding in plain sight. While Trump publicly distanced himself from the project during his campaign, calling some proposals

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Jack Smith has resigned from the justice department, partial report to be released

Jack Smith has resigned from the justice department, partial report to be released

The long-awaited report into Trump’s election interference efforts in the lead-up to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is expected to come out just days before Trump takes the oath of office.What We Know:Partial Report Release Approved: Federal Judge Aileen Cannon denied a request to extend the

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President Biden Pardons Son Hunter in Unexpected Reversal

President Biden Pardons Son Hunter in Unexpected Reversal

In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden has issued a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, ahead of his scheduled sentencing for federal gun and tax evasion charges. This decision marks a significant reversal from the President’s previous statements.What We Know:Pardon Issued: President Bide

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BREAKING: New York City Mayor Eric Adams Indicted on at least One Federal Charge

BREAKING: New York City Mayor Eric Adams Indicted on at least One Federal Charge

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges as part of a corruption investigation, becoming the first sitting mayor to face criminal charges. The indictment remains sealed, but sources confirm the indictment follows months of federal probes into Adams’ inner circle, including

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A President for All v. Run Spot Run – 2024 Second Presidential Debate Recap

A President for All v. Run Spot Run – 2024 Second Presidential Debate Recap

What we all witnessed last night during the second presidential debate of this season was nothing short of historic. We had a Black and Asian American woman represent a primary party on the debate stage. And my Lord, what a representation it was indeed. Many of us believed the convicted felon and fo

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Texas Removes 1.1 Million Voter Registrations, Citizens Encouraged to Check Now

Texas Removes 1.1 Million Voter Registrations, Citizens Encouraged to Check Now

As part of a sweeping reform to enhance election integrity, the Texas Secretary of State’s Office has excised over 1.1 million registrations from its voter rolls following legislation enacted in 2021. Governor Greg Abbott, affirming the ongoing nature of the removal process, highlighted that the sta

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DNC lineup: Who’s speaking and what to expect

DNC lineup: Who’s speaking and what to expect

The Democratic National Convention is set to commence this Monday in Chicago, featuring a headline address by President Biden during the prime-time session as he endorses Vice President Kamala Harris.The convention schedule was unveiled early Sunday morning, highlighting the nightly themes and roste

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DNC Convention Will Honor Jesse Jackson

DNC Convention Will Honor Jesse Jackson

Reverend Jesse Jackson, the acclaimed civil rights leader and former shadow Senator from DC, will receive a tribute at the Democratic National Convention on Monday.At 82 years old, Jackson’s dynamic impact on civil rights has been curtailed by Parkinson’s disease, but he will be recognized at the Un

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VP Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate

VP Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate

Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota as her vice presidential running mate, according to confidential sources speaking with The Associated Press. The selection emphasizes the Democratic strategy to consolidate support in the Midwest.What We Know:Governor Walz, kno

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Biden says he will end his re-election bid, endorses Harris

Biden says he will end his re-election bid, endorses Harris

President Joe Biden has confirmed that he will cease his presidential campaign. “I have decided that it is in the best interests of both the Democratic Party and the nation that I withdraw,” stated Biden.In his announcement, President Biden threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, endo

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Who is JD Vance, Trump’s pick for VP?

Who is JD Vance, Trump’s pick for VP?

The Meteoric, Not-So-Hillbilly Ascendancy of J.D. VanceOnce upon a time, before the world knew the wonders of Trump’s tweets and Truth Social musings, J.D. Vance was merely a guy unloading his life story, “Hillbilly Elegy,” onto those who read books—and boy, did that go viral. Just like cat videos,

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Florida judge dismisses the Trump classified documents case

Florida judge dismisses the Trump classified documents case

The judge in control of the trial concerning Donald Trump and his handling of classified documents declared a dismissal of the charges on Monday, attributing her decision to what she termed the unlawful appointment and funding of Special Counsel Jack Smith.What We Know:Appointed by Trump, Judge Aile

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