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America in Turmoil

The latest about racial injustice and sexual abuse, spurred by the #MeToo movement, mass shootings and police violence in light of George Floyd’s death.

 

Trump policies spark clashes at GOP town halls across U.S.

With the Republican-controlled Congress preparing to move forward on Trump’s agenda to cut taxes, tighten border security, promote fossil fuels and bolster military spending, the feedback lawmakers receive from constituents could determine how far they go in cutting environmental initiatives, the Medicaid healthcare program and others that benefit low-income Americans. Read more

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Agencies worry New Orleans truck attack may inspire copycats

The bulletin was issued a day after the FBI said Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Texas native, was “100 percent inspired” by the Islamic State militant group to drive a truck into New Year’s Day revelers in New Orleans, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens of others. Read more

U.S. begins new year on high alert following attack, explosion

Police in Washington, the site of the Jan. 9 state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter and President-elect Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration, said in a statement they had raised security across the city “in light of recent events,” and that the community will notice an increased police presence. Read more

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