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Harris and Trump Vie for Michigan Votes in Key Battleground
Harris kicks off her day in Grand Rapids, joining fellow Democratic leaders for a rally to energize voters ahead of the election.
EDUCATION
Dr. Brent Chrite Named First Black President of Bentley University, Pioneering a New Chapter for the Business Institution
Dr. Chrite’s strategic reforms at the historically Black university included streamlining academic departments, enhancing faculty governance, eliminating significant budget deficits, and ensuring long-term institutional health.
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Fed Slashes Interest Rates for the First Time in Four Years, Eyeing Economic Boost
The cut also comes with the Fed's projection of further reductions this year, forecasting a half-point drop in its November and December meetings. Powell and his team anticipate additional rate cuts through 2025, as the economy adjusts to this new monetary policy stance.
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DOJ and State Attorneys General Sue RealPage for Alleged Rent Price Fixing
The DOJ argues that this violates the Sherman Act, a cornerstone of U.S. antitrust law designed to promote competition.
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CBCF Conference Calls for Bold Action to Erase Racial Wealth Gap
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) emphasized Black Americans' cultural and economic contributions, stressing the need for greater ownership.
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House Speaker Withdraws Spending Bill with Voter ID Provision
Johnson explained that GOP lawmakers plan to work over the weekend to reach a consensus on the spending bill and a provision requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.
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Harris Prepares for High-Stakes Showdown with Trump as Former President Adopts Informal Approach
The debate will be live-streamed on ABC’s digital platforms, with coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET.
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James Earl Jones, who voiced Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars’ and starred in ‘Field of Dreams,’ dies at 93
Jones died Monday morning at his home in New York, his longtime agent Barry McPherson confirmed in a statement. A cause of death was not revealed. He was 93.
NATIONAL
Harris Unveils New Tax Relief Plan for Small Businesses Amid Campaign Trail
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic presidential candidate, is set to announce a series of economic policy proposals aimed at providing significant tax relief for small businesses during a campaign event in New Hampshire on Wednesday. In her speech, Harris will advocate for increasing the tax deduction for
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National Urban League President Condemns Louisiana Governor’s Ban on Critical Race Theory in Schools
BATON ROUGE, La. — National Urban League President Mark Morial strongly criticized Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry today for his recent executive order banning the teaching of critical race theory (CRT) in K-12 schools across the state. In a statement, Morial, a former mayor of New Orleans, accused Landry of attempting to
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Illinois Deputy Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of Sonya Massey
The deputy, Sean Grayson, 30, who is white, was indicted last week by a grand jury on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct. Grayson has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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Trump’s NABJ Appearance Erupts into Controversy, Fuels Calls for Leadership Shake-Up
Trump's performance quickly deteriorated into a series of incendiary and misleading statements. He questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’s racial identity, erroneously suggesting she had previously identified as Indian before “suddenly” becoming Black.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, A Tireless Advocate for Justice, Dies at 74; To Lie in State at Houston City Hall
To honor her decades of service, Jackson Lee will lie in state at Houston City Hall on Monday, July 29. The public can pay their respects from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The rare tribute follows only one other instance of lying in state in Houston City Hall, given to heart surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey in 2008.
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Kamala Harris Urges Action at Essence Fest: "Our Votes Shape Our Future"
Harris condemned Trump's appointment of Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade, leading to severe abortion bans in conservative states like Louisiana.
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Biden Dismisses Health Concerns, Reaffirms Re-Election Bid in Exclusive Interview
Despite suggestions from lawmakers and prominent Democrats to step aside, Biden remained resolute. When pressed on whether he would consider stepping down if urged by allies, he responded unequivocally, "I’m not going to answer that question. It’s not going to happen."
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Hurricane Beryl Becomes Record-Breaking Category 5 Storm, Ravages Caribbean
In anticipation of the storm, several islands shut down early on Sunday, halting air travel. Jamaican authorities have prepared shelters and relief supplies. Prime Minister Andrew Holness highlighted the storm as a signal of climate change.