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22/08/2025

The FBI raided the home and office of Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton in a classified documents investigation. Bolton, one of Trump’s fiercest critics, was not arrested or charged, but the move is raising alarms. Read the full story:

The FBI raided John Bolton’s home and office in a classified documents probe, raising alarms over possible Trump retribution.

22/08/2025

A federal judge has ordered Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention camp in the Everglades shut down within 60 days. The ruling cited rushed construction, ignored environmental protections, and reports of inhumane conditions. Environmental groups and the Muscogee tribe hailed it as a victory, while Gov. Ron DeSantis’ spokesman Alex Lanfranconi brushed it off, saying, “The deportations will continue until morale improves.” Full story:

A federal judge ordered Florida to shut down its “Alligator Alcatraz” detention camp, citing rushed construction and environmental violations.

22/08/2025

On Aug. 22, 1989, Huey P. Newton — co-founder of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense — was shot and killed in Oakland at age 47. His ideas, advocacy, and vision for justice left a lasting mark on American history and continue to inspire activists today. Read more:

On Aug. 22, 1989, Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton was killed in Oakland. His influence and legacy continue to inspire social justice movements.

21/08/2025

Uganda has agreed to accept some deportees from the U.S. — but only under strict conditions. The deal excludes unaccompanied minors and those with criminal records, and favors deportees of African descent. The agreement follows similar U.S. deportation deals with Eswatini and South Sudan, fueling debate over America’s immigration policies. Read more:

Uganda agrees to accept some U.S. deportees under a new deal, sparking debate over America’s deportation strategy abroad.

21/08/2025

Texas Republicans pushed through a new congressional map in the state House, designed to flip Democratic seats and strengthen Donald Trump’s partisan edge. The measure now moves to the state senate and then to Gov. Greg Abbott for his promised signature. Meanwhile, Democrats in California, New York and Illinois are advancing their own aggressive maps as the national fight over redistricting intensifies. Read more:

Texas Republicans advanced a congressional map designed to boost Trump and flip seats, fueling lawsuits and nationwide redistricting battles.

21/08/2025

Texas Republicans have approved a new congressional map that Democrats call “cheating at Trump’s command.” The plan targets districts in Houston, Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth, while making the Rio Grande Valley more competitive. Gov. Greg Abbott promises to sign it — but lawsuits are already on the way, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has fired back online. Read more:

Texas Republicans passed a new congressional map flipping Democratic seats, sparking backlash, lawsuits, and a fight over democracy itself.

20/08/2025

The Federal Reserve warns that tariffs are fueling stubborn inflation, stalling progress in slowing prices. While policymakers still expect rate cuts later this year, they caution that disinflation may have stalled. Meanwhile, household debt and loan delinquencies remain elevated, leaving Americans under pressure. Full story:

The Federal Reserve cites tariffs as a key factor in stalled inflation progress, raising doubts over rate cuts as households face mounting debt.

20/08/2025

Target’s longtime CEO Brian Cornell is stepping down after 11 years at the helm. The move comes as the retailer faces its third straight quarter of losses, a major backlash over rolling back DEI programs, and a steep stock drop. Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke will succeed him in February. Full story:

Target CEO Brian Cornell will step down in February as the retailer struggles with losses, boycotts and stock declines. Michael Fiddelke named successor.

20/08/2025

President Donald Trump has ordered a review of Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture, calling them “out of control” for focusing on slavery. Historians, artists and free speech advocates say the move threatens independence and could lead to censorship. Read the full story:

President Trump orders review of Smithsonian museums, including the African American museum, sparking backlash from historians and free speech advocates.

20/08/2025

Trump Calls Smithsonian ‘Out of Control,’ Orders Legal Review
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19/08/2025

The District of Columbia has posted the nation’s highest unemployment rate for the third month in a row, reaching 6% in July compared with the 4.2% national average. Experts cite federal layoffs under the Department of Government Efficiency and a sharp drop in tourism as driving forces. Neighboring Maryland and Virginia remain well below the District’s rate.

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The District of Columbia posts the nation’s highest unemployment rate at 6%, driven by federal layoffs under DOGE and declining tourism.