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More than 1,000 EPA employees are told they could be dismissed immediately

By Evan Bush The Trump administration has notified more than 1,000 employees at the Environmental Protection Agency that they could be dismissed immediately. Workers who’ve been at the agency less than one year received an email last week notifying them that they had been identified as employees that were likely on a “probationary/ trial period,” according to an email reviewed by NBC News. “As a probationary/ trial period employee, the agency has the right to immediately terminate you,” the email says. “The process for probationary removal is that you receive a notice of termination, and your employment is ended immediately.”

Trump’s Trade Move Could Increase Costs for Many Online Goods

By Ana Swanson President Trump’s decision to impose hefty tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China included a little-noticed but significant change to how online purchases will be taxed when they enter the United States. One provision of Mr. Trump’s executive order will increase costs for more than 80 percent of U.S. e-commerce imports. The decision could shift the landscape for online sales from Chinese vendors like Shein and Temu that have swiftly expanded their market share by sending cheap goods into the United States. The president’s order erased a workaround that many companies have taken advantage of in recent years,

Keisha Lance Bottoms Considers Entering Race To Become Georgia’s Next Governor

Written By A.R. Shaw Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is considering a possible bid to become Georgia’s next Governor. Bottoms, a graduate of Douglas High School, FAMU, and Georgia State University, became a national figure in 2017 after she won the mayoral race in Atlanta. When recently asked if she would consider a return to politics, Bottoms told WSB-TV, “Well, there will be a governor’s race on the ballot.” Gov. Brian Kemp will step down in 2026 and a front-runner has yet to emerge in what could be a wide-open race. Stacey Abrams could also enter the race after

Federal agencies bar Black History Month and other ‘special observances’

By Ken Dilanian, Alexandra Marquez, Claretta Bellamy and Dan De Luce  Federal agencies on Friday rushed to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at curtailing diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The executive orders prompted a flurry of memos and emails obtained by NBC News that modified the rules for staff at intelligence agencies, in the military and across civilian departments regarding employee resource groups and the celebration of cultural awareness events. This week, the Defense Intelligence Agency ordered a pause of all activities and events related to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, Juneteenth, LGBTQ Pride Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day and

DOE Collapse Would Leave Millions of Teachers Without Funding

By Kate Nalepinski President Donald Trump’s proposal to dismantle the Department of Education has sparked debate over potential consequences for teachers, students, and education funding. While some conservatives have long criticized the agency as an overreach of federal power, some educators warn that eliminating it could disrupt public schooling and cut funding streams. How Many People Work In The Department Of Education? The U.S. Department of Education employs approximately 4,400 people and has a $68 billion budget, according to the agency’s latest data. While its workforce is small compared to other federal departments, its role in overseeing and distributing billions in education funding is significant. What Would

The $25 Million Initiative That Will Strengthen HBCUs

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has launched a major initiative to help historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) grow stronger and more innovative, thanks to a $25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. Over the next five years,  the grant will allow TMCF to fund Project HBCU Capacity Building: Maximizing HBCU Performance Through Investments in Research, Operations and Innovation. The project will boost member institutions through student success programs, operational systems improvements, and infrastructure upgrades. TMCF’s plan is built on a multi-faceted approach. It will enhance administrative systems by introducing a new data management platform that streamlines operations, improves

Massive protests against Trump’s cruel immigration policies cause ‘major gridlock’ in LA

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By Michele Theil The ICE protests began on Olvera Street in downtown LA and grew in size as the day went on, with thousands of demonstrators marching to City Hall. The protestors also walked onto the southbound lanes of the 101 freeway, at the Alameda Street exit, later blocking both sides of the 101. The LAPD tweeted a traffic advisory about the protest, warning commuters that the area was “under major gridlock.” The traffic jams continued on-and-off throughout the day until 4pm, when the LAPD announced that “demonstrators have exited the 101 freeway” and were instead gathering at the steps of City Hall. Although

School Choice Executive Order Penalizes Public School For Teaching American History

By Kandiss Edwards Another day, another executive order handed down by the Trump administration. This time, the focus is on diverting funds meant for public schools under the guise of “school choice.” On Jan. 29, President Trump signed the “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling” executive order. The order is being marketed as an expansion of school choice, allowing parents to have broader options for their children’s education. Indeed, the funding for private institutions, religious institutions, and alternative schooling is included in the order. However, the language suggests that the goal is to divert funds away from institutions that teach about the history of

Trump draws criticism from Congress and Civil Rights leaders for blaming DEI for National Airport Crash

By Hamil R. Harris The icy waters of the Potomac River claimed the lives of 67 people who died after an American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter just a few yards from Reagan National Airport. The fatal mid-air collision is similar to the incident involving an Air Florida jet that crashed into the Potomac in January of 1982. 74 passengers died attempting to land at the airport across the river from the US Capitol. Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Fire Chief John Donnelly mobilized search and rescue assets from the District, Maryland, and Virginia who worked all

Howard University Law Professor Among Victims of Deadly Plane Crash

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Written By Micarie Kemp Howard University is mourning the loss of Professor Kiah Duggins, who was among the victims of Wednesday’s tragic mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport. Duggins, a civil rights attorney, was set to begin teaching at Howard University School of Law this fall. The university confirmed in a statement that she was aboard the American Airlines flight that collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter before crashing into the Potomac River. Officials report that all 64 people aboard the two aircrafts were killed. Howard University says Duggins was an advocate committed to justice and reform. Before

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