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**FILE** President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced sweeping new measures to combat gun violence in America on Sept. 26. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
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Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Major New Steps to Curb Gun Violence and Save Lives

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown September 26, 2024September 26, 2024

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have announced new measures to combat gun violence in America, including an executive order directing federal agencies to address the rising threats posed by machine gun conversion devices and 3D-printed firearms, and improving the effectiveness of school-based active shooter drills.

**FILE** New York Mayor Eric Adams (Marc A. Hermann/MTA via Wikimedia Commons)
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Indicted on Bribery, Wire Fraud Charges

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown September 26, 2024September 26, 2024
**FILE** Black Democratic operatives and minority-owned firms are raising alarms over spending practices in Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, accusing the campaign of favoring white-owned vendors while sidelining Black-owned firms. (WI photo)
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Black Operatives Reportedly Furious Over Kamala Harris Campaign’s Spending Decisions

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Violence Interrupters Push Back Against Calls for Defunding

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**FILE** Prince George's County Executive and Democratic Senate nominee Angela Alsobrooks is accused of improperly using tax credits on properties in the county and Washington, D.C. (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)
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Prince George’s County Executive Alsobrooks, Senate Nominee, Accused of Improperly Using Tax Credits

by Richard D. Elliott September 23, 2024September 23, 2024
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Oprah-Hosted Event Rallies Celebrities, Emotional Stories in Powerful Push for Kamala Harris Campaign

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**FILE** Sen. Chris Van Hollen co-introduced the Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act, requiring the biggest polluters in America to begin paying their fair share to confront the climate crisis. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen Sponsors Tax on America’s Biggest Polluters to Fund Climate Change Solutions

by Richard D. Elliott September 18, 2024September 18, 2024
According to a recent Emerson College poll, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, pictured at the AFRO High Tea in D.C. on Sept. 7, is leading 49% to former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s 42%, in the close race for Maryland’s open Senate seat. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
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Maryland Political Updates

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**FILE** Ward 8 Council member Trayon White is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for mayor on June 21. (WI photo)
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Collins Council Report: The Return from Summer Recess

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