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Trump targets 'improper ideology' at Smithsonian museums in new executive order

The order states that Vice President JD Vance will be in charge of efforts to prohibit federal funding for Smithsonian programs that are not in line with the administration's goals.
Smithsonian castle
Smithsonian castle

Focus group: Black men who backed Trump approve of his presidency — but raise some concerns about DOGE

The focus group participants, some of whom backed Joe Biden in 2020, also criticized the Democratic Party and weighed in on the future of DEI programs.
Defendants Enter Not Guilty Plea Ahead Of Arraignments In Georgia 2020 Election Interference Case
Defendants Enter Not Guilty Plea Ahead Of Arraignments In Georgia 2020 Election Interference Case
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Officers receive 24-hour suspension after punching deaf man with cerebral palsy

Tyron McAlpin was arrested last year and was initially charged with assaulting police and resisting arrest, but the charges were later dropped.
New body cam video released by the Phoenix Police Department is raising questions about an arrest in august where a deaf man, who also has cerebral palsy, was beaten and tased four times by police officers.
New body cam video released by the Phoenix Police Department is raising questions about an arrest in august where a deaf man, who also has cerebral palsy, was beaten and tased four times by police officers.

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EXCLUSIVE

Federal workers fired in anti-DEI purge say it was because they're not white men

In a class action complaint, the former employees also said that the mass firings violated their First Amendment rights for perceived political stances. 
Demonstrators protest during a rally and hold signs
Demonstrators protest during a rally and hold signs

New body camera video shows moments before Alabama police fatally shot armed Black man

Mac Marquette, 25, is charged with murder for fatally shooting Steve Perkins just before 2 a.m. Sept. 29, 2023.
A still from a doorbell camera the night Steve Perkins was shot on Sept. 29, 2023, in Decatur, Ala.
A still from a doorbell camera the night Steve Perkins was shot on Sept. 29, 2023, in Decatur, Ala.

Uzo Aduba leads a star-studded cast in White House mystery series 'The Residence'

"Cordelia is definitely driven by the truth" and will "do whatever needs to be done to chase that down," Aduba says.
Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp, in The Residence.
Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp, in The Residence.

Politics News

10d ago

Politics News

Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, first Black Republican woman elected to the U.S. House, dies at 49

Her daughter said this month that the former lawmaker was no longer responding to treatment for brain cancer.
Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, has died Sunday.
Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, has died Sunday.

After the Eaton Fire, Altadena residents fight to keep out luxury developers

Homeowners and renters want to restore their neighborhood’s small-town charm but fear they may not be able to afford it.
aerial eaton fire aftermath homes destroyed altadena california
aerial eaton fire aftermath homes destroyed altadena california
12d ago

Historic figures cut from military websites while others are restored following 'DEI' ban

Doris Miller, the first Black sailor to earn a Navy Cross, is one of many from marginalized backgrounds whose contributions have been scrubbed from Pentagon websites.
U.S. Navy Mess Attendant First Class Doris Miller
U.S. Navy Mess Attendant First Class Doris Miller
13d ago

Kat Graham's racial justice work comes through in new Tyler Perry film 'Duplicity' 

Graham said she wants the film to ignite meaningful conversations about police violence and systemic injustice among audiences.
Kat Graham with reporters
Kat Graham with reporters
13d ago

Jury says Virginia campground must pay 2 families $750,000 for discrimination against Black camper

The jury verdict triples Virginia's largest fair housing verdict, according to the state attorney general's office.
Smith Mountain Lake Virginia
Smith Mountain Lake Virginia

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