Tag Archives: Race relations / ethnic issues

At stake for suburban votes, Trump rescinds Obama-era fair housing rule

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United States President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration was rescinding a regulation aimed at combating discriminatory housing practices and segregation, in his latest attempt to increase his support in the suburbs while seeking reelection. The rule, the Affirmatively Fair Housing Promotion Mandate, was established …

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Trump Pentagon Nominee Faces Grilled Senate After Islamophobia Claims

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United States President Donald Trump’s most divisive candidate for a senior Pentagon position to date is expected to face a controversial Senate nomination hearing on Thursday, and is likely Democratic lawmakers criticize him for comments they consider Islamophobic. FILE PHOTO: The Pentagon logo is seen behind the …

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Federal agents withdraw from Seattle, mayor says

(Reuters) – US agents deployed to Seattle to protect federal property left the city after local officials complained that their presence was raising tensions, the mayor of Seattle said Tuesday. A federal law enforcement officer holds peppercorns during a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, USA, …

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