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.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five federal charges related to bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals, becoming the first sitting mayor in the city's history to face such charges.

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Black Democratic operatives and minority-owned firms are raising concerns over the spending practices of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, accusing it of favoring white-owned vendors while sidelining Black-owned firms, which could harm Harris' standing with voters of color.

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Advocates say Police Union president Gregg Pemberton lacks an appreciation for a data-driven approach to violence prevention and reduction.

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Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is accused of improperly using tax credits on properties in Washington, D.C., and Prince George's County, and is working to repay any credits received on the old property.

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Oprah Winfrey hosted an event to boost Kamala Harris' campaign, featuring powerful testimonies from mothers whose children had died due to medical negligence and gun violence, and celebrity endorsements, as Harris emphasized her commitment to fight for abortion rights and a ban on assault weapons.

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Jerry Nadler, and Rep. Judy Chu have introduced a bill requiring the largest polluters in America to pay into a $1 trillion fund to tackle the impacts of climate change.

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Maryland's Senate race is heating up as Alsobrooks and Hogan battle for the Senate's tie breaking vote, with Alsobrooks receiving endorsements from the Elect Black Women PAC and Hogan receiving an endorsement from Sen. Joe Manchin.

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This edition of The Washington Informer’s Collins Council Report comes on the heels of a controversial summer recess.

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Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, has to balance her support for race-specific policies that benefit Black people while still appealing to white Americans, as she seeks to win the presidency with at least 42-43% of the white vote.

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