Carson compares slaves with immigrants in HUD remarks
In his first official address as HUD secretary, Ben Carson likened enslaved Africans to immigrants seeking a better life, prompting social media backlash. He said both groups shared dreams of prosperity, drawing immediate criticism for equating voluntary migration with involuntary servitude.
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GOP gerrymandering could widen competitive House field
Analysis notes that GOP maps in Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Florida have kept Democratic takeover limited. Yet a polarizing Trump may expand the competitive field over 20 months, with 43 seats initially rated competitive and Democrats needing 24 pickups to seize the majority.
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Republicans move to overturn Obama era education rules
Congressional Republicans plan to repeal final education regulations tied to the Every Student Succeeds Act in a bid to curb federal overreach. Democrats warn the repeal could create loopholes harming poor and minority students and students with disabilities while leaving state plans chaotic.
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