Today: October 20, 2025
Maryland Responds to Federal Government Shutdown. The federal government shutdown that began at 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2025, has prompted Maryland officials to enact emergency measures supporting the state’s large federal workforce and vulnerable residents. Governor Wes Moore criticized the shutdown…
Democrats & Republicans play the blame game following the government shutdown. The Maryland, DC, and Virginia (DMV) region faces unprecedented economic vulnerability from the current federal government shutdown, with the area experiencing far more severe impacts than previous shutdowns due to an already weakened…
President Trump's proposal to use dangerous American cities as "training grounds" for the military and National Guard has ignited debate over legality, precedent, and civil-military boundaries in the United States.…
Every year on October 1st, Nigerians worldwide commemorate the country’s independence from British colonial rule. The spirit of celebration is especially vibrant in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) region, where the Nigerian community comes together to honor heritage, culture, and the nation’s…
Barbados PM Mia Mottley's outstanding UNGA 2025 speech shatters illusions of global order, condemning the 'crisis of truth' and warning against the creeping normalization of violence, lies, and injustice.…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a combative address to the UN General Assembly, defending Israel's war conduct while facing mass delegate walkouts and making several disputed claims.…
The America First Agenda represents a comprehensive policy framework developed by the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), a conservative think tank founded in 2021 by former Trump administration officials Brooke Rollins and Larry Kudlow. This extensive policy blueprint, organized around ten core…
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation launches its 54th Annual Legislative Conference with the powerful theme "Made For This Moment," addressing economic empowerment, healthcare access, educational equity, and civil rights protections for African American communities nationwide.…
Searches for "what is turf toe" spiked nationwide in September 2025 after NFL star Joe Burrow suffered a Grade 3 toe injury, leading to surgery and months of recovery for the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback.…
In a spectacular finale performance that left audiences captivated, British rap improviser Chris Turner took center stage on America’s Got Talent 2025 to deliver a memorable freestyle serenade dedicated to special guests Bozoma Saint John and Keely Watson during Tuesday night’s Season…
