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- Major GOP-led immigration measure passed by U.S. Senate, heads to House
WASHINGTON — On the first day of Donald Trump’s presidency, the U.S. Senate Monday passed a bill that would require the expansion of mass detention for immigrants charged or arrested for property crimes. In a 64-35 vote, 12 Democrats joined Republicans to send the bill, S. 5, known as the Laken Riley Act, back to the House
- Trump orders withdrawal from Paris climate agreement, erases actions on LGBTQ+ equality
WASHINGTON — Just hours into his second term, President Donald Trump signed some of his first executive orders as an arena crowd of thousands cheered a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and a mandate for federal workers to return to the office full-time. Trump scrawled his signature on nearly 10 portfolio-bound documents at a
- Trump issues pardons for 1,500 defendants charged in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday night issued sweeping pardons for nearly all Jan. 6 defendants, erasing accountability for those who violently tried to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election results on that date in 2021. Behind the desk of the Oval Office, Trump told reporters he signed a pardon for nearly 1,500
- Donald Trump is sworn in as president of the United States
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump took the presidential oath of office for the second time Monday during an inauguration ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda. The swearing-in marked the culmination of a four-year journey for Trump, whom many Republicans distanced themselves from following the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, but nonetheless supported during his third
- Trump signs executive orders to kick-start his immigration crackdown
WASHINGTON — After his inauguration as the 47th president, Donald Trump late Monday signed dozens of executive orders that will begin his immigration crackdown at the southern border. Trump officials early Monday went into detail on those orders in a call with reporters. Among the most prominent of the orders Trump signed was a declaration of a national emergency at
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- Georgia State Rep. Tanya Miller: “Tipping the Scales for Goliath: Why Tort Reform Hurts Georgia Citizens”
Watching the devastating wildfires in California, I was struck by a gut-wrenching scene shared by Tyler Perry: a daughter desperately using a garden hose to protect her 90-year-old parents’ home because their insurance had been canceled. This is the human toll of corporate greed—a story that’s far too familiar for many Georgians. While Georgia families The post Georgia State Rep. Tanya Miller: “Tipping the Scales for Goliath: Why Tort Reform Hurts Georgia Citizens” appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
- Trust and Time are top of mind for 2025 Atlanta United squad as preseason begins this weekend in Chattanooga
Atlanta United manager Ronny Deila and veteran goalkeeper Brad Guzan are high on expectations for the 2025 season, with the team aiming to win and build trust with Deila as they prepare for a six-match preseason schedule. The post Trust and Time are top of mind for 2025 Atlanta United squad as preseason begins this weekend in Chattanooga appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
- In Photos: Ohio State wins their seventh National Championship
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 and won their seventh National Championship. With the victory, the Buckeyes have won their seventh National Championship in school history. The Fighting Irish took the ball down the field and quarterback Riley Leonard scored a touchdown. But Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day said The post In Photos: Ohio State wins their seventh National Championship appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
- Trump Outlines America First Agenda: What It Means for Black Americans
While the policies aim to bolster what the administration calls "American values and safety," they carry profound implications for Black Americans and other marginalized communities. The post Trump Outlines America First Agenda: What It Means for Black Americans appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
- Don’t Be Fooled: Trump’s J6 Pardons Are All About Race
If there was ever any doubt about the 2024 election, let it be known now that it was not about law and order — it was about white supremacy. The post Don’t Be Fooled: Trump’s J6 Pardons Are All About Race appeared first on Word In Black. The post Don’t Be Fooled: Trump’s J6 Pardons Are All About Race appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
