New here? This Brief is a weekly, skimmable audit of what power does off‑camera. We sweep two windows: Friday Dump (late‑Friday rules, settlements, funding shifts, and notices posted by official sources) and Weekend Undercoverage (25 stories with real stakes for Black communities that national outlets largely miss). Each item opens with a clean lede (who did what, when, and where in ET), names the mechanism (authority, $, deadlines, dockets), and closes with Why It Matters so you can see the human impact fast. Especially in crisis cycles, big headlines crowd out quieter but consequential moves; the Brief tracks those underreported actions so they don’t slip past you. We always include at least one Black LGBTQ and one Black diaspora item.
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BLACK MONDAY BRIEFING — Friday Dump + Weekend Undercoverage
SECTION A — FRIDAY DUMP (10 items from official sources)
1️⃣ Iowa landlord to pay $325K after Fair Housing sexual-harassment case — At 5:00 pm ET Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, the Justice Department announced that the owner of multiple Davenport, Iowa apartment buildings agreed to a $325,000settlement after a federal lawsuit alleging a property manager sexually harassed female tenants. The resolution includes a permanent ban on property management for the accused manager, plus compensation for victims and a civil penalty under the Fair Housing Act. The agreement centers on a long-running pattern of coercion, exposure, retaliation, and exploitation tied to housing access.
Why It Matters: Black women renters are disproportionately exposed to housing instability and predatory gatekeeping, so aggressive fair-housing enforcement directly protects safety, dignity, and basic autonomy. (Local-only) — U.S. Department of Justice
2️⃣ EPA disapproves Colorado’s revised Regional Haze plan, keeping coal units online — At 4:45 pm ET Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, the EPA finalized a full disapproval of Colorado’s revised Regional Haze plan, blocking the state’s attempt to mandate early closure of certain coal-fired power plants. EPA said the state’s approach conflicted with Clean Air Act requirements and emphasized reliability and affordability while Colorado must revisit its plan. The practical effect is continued operation of coal units while the permitting and compliance pathway resets.
Why It Matters: Delayed coal phaseouts extend pollution exposure that often lands hardest on Black and low-income communities, even as policymakers argue they are avoiding rate shocks that also strain Black households. (Ignored) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
3️⃣ DOJ serves subpoenas related to Fed Chair testimony on headquarters renovation — At 7:00 pm ET Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, Justice Department officials served grand jury subpoenas tied to an investigation focusing on the Federal Reserve Chair’s congressional testimony about a costly headquarters renovation. The move escalated tensions over central bank independence, with observers warning that criminal process could be used to pressure monetary policy decisions. The near-term consequences are institutional: market confidence, policy stability, and perceived independence are placed under stress.
Why It Matters: Black workers and families are often hit first and hardest by inflation spikes and recessions, so any destabilization of monetary credibility can widen existing economic vulnerability. (Downplayed) — U.S. Department of Justice
4️⃣ HHS and HUD launch “Make Petersburg Healthy Again” initiative — At 3:30 pm ET Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, HHS announced a cross-agency partnership with HUD and Virginia officials to deploy resources into Petersburg, Virginia to address chronic disease, food access, housing conditions, and lead hazards. The initiative pairs on-the-ground federal staffing with targeted supports for nutrition, primary care access, and healthier home environments. Officials framed it as a model for tackling disparities through coordinated health, housing, and local governance mechanisms.
Why It Matters: Petersburg is a historically Black, medically underserved city; concentrated federal attention on structural health drivers is the kind of “built environment” intervention Black communities rarely receive at scale. (Ignored) — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
5️⃣ California AG settlement forces Sacramento district to reform discriminatory enrollment practices — At 3:00 pm ET Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Sacramento City Unified School District resolving findings that enrollment practices disproportionately blocked students of color, English learners, low-income students, foster youth, homeless students, and students with disabilities from accessing certain schools. The stipulated judgment requires process changes and monitoring, reshaping how families apply, transfer, and secure placement.
Why It Matters: Black students were among those harmed by structural enrollment gatekeeping; enforcement that restores equal access can alter life trajectories, not just paperwork. (Local-only) — California Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General)
6️⃣ Treasury announces multi-agency crackdown on Minnesota welfare and aid fraud schemes — At 5:30 pm ET Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, Treasury announced coordinated investigations and enforcement steps targeting large-scale fraud involving aid and benefits flows in Minnesota. The announcement described subpoenas and financial-crimes scrutiny aimed at suspected laundering networks and abuse of pandemic-era structures, with IRS involvement and federal investigative coordination.
Why It Matters: Social-support programs are a lifeline for many Black households; fraud diverts resources from Black children, elders, and disabled residents who rely on those benefits to survive. (Downplayed) — U.S. Department of the Treasury
7️⃣ Army Corps announces publication of 2026 Nationwide Permits, including new fish-passage permit — At 4:00 pm ET Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced publication of 56 reissued and one new Nationwide Permit governing streamlined authorizations for activities affecting waters and wetlands. The new permit addresses certain habitat and fish-passage projects; the overall issuance sets the regulatory baseline for development, repairs, and “minor” impacts under Clean Water Act and Rivers and Harbors authorities.
Why It Matters: Faster approvals can accelerate housing and infrastructure work, but weak guardrails can also amplify environmental injustice in Black communities that already sit near stressed waterways and industrial corridors. (Ignored) — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
8️⃣ 401(k) Supreme Court petition withdrawn after Labor Department weighs in — At 3:15 pm ET Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, the Labor Department marked the end of a high-profile ERISA dispute after plaintiffs withdrew their Supreme Court petition in a 401(k) case involving Home Depot. The procedural outcome leaves in place a legal posture requiring workers to prove losses and causation in certain retirement-plan lawsuits rather than shifting the burden to employers.
Why It Matters: Black Americans face a persistent wealth gap and rely heavily on employer retirement plans; litigation standards that shape plan management and costs can indirectly affect Black workers’ long-term financial security. (Ignored) — U.S. Department of Labor
9️⃣ DHS announces “Operation PARRIS” refugee-fraud review centered in Minnesota — At 5:45 pm ET Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, DHS announced a major immigration-fraud initiative to re-examine thousands of refugee cases in Minnesota, with vetting focused on those who have not yet received permanent residence. The operation described expanded review capacity, analytical screening, and potential criminal referrals.
Why It Matters: Minnesota includes large East African diaspora communities; broad fraud campaigns can create fear and uncertainty for Black immigrants unless safeguards prevent overreach and ensure due process. (Downplayed) — U.S. Department of Homeland Security
🔟 DHS announces NYC gang enforcement sweep after shooting of off-duty CBP officer — At 6:00 pm ET Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, DHS publicized the results of an ICE-led operation in New York City targeting a Dominican gang network after the shooting of an off-duty federal officer. Officials described multi-agency coordination, arrests, and removals tied to allegations of violent and trafficking-related activity.
Why It Matters: When federal enforcement intensifies in urban communities, Black residents can experience both the benefits of violence reduction and the risks of over-policing; accountability and proportionality are the difference. (Downplayed) — U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Section A — Sources (plain-text links, numbered 1–10)
https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20260111a.htm
https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-hud-commit-make-petersburg-healthy.html
https://www.sad.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Display/Article/4374452/us-army-corps-of-engineers-announces-publication-of-2026-nationwide-permits/
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/01/09/secretary-noem-announces-success-operation-salvo-new-york-city-following-shootingSection B — Weekend Undercovered (loosened undercoverage threshold)
SECTION B — WEEKEND UNDERCOVERED (25 items; Gate & quotas enforced; LGBTQ + diaspora included)
1️⃣ Rawlins issues conserve-water notice after treated-water line break — At 12:12 pm ET Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, the City of Rawlins, Wyoming, told residents and businesses to conserve water after a break on the line that carries treated water to the Painted Hills and hospital tanks. Officials said customers would rely on tank storage until repairs restore flow and warned tank levels were about 50%. Crews began excavation and said they planned a pipe replacement approach instead of clamping, given prior clamp failures in the same corridor.
Why It Matters: Water instability is a compounding stressor; Black households already carrying higher utility-burden pressure absorb disproportionate harm when basic services become rationed overnight. (Local-only) — City of Rawlins, WY
2️⃣ Rawlins updates repair plan: replace ~40 feet of broken pipe with PVC — At 6:19 pm ET Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, the City of Rawlins reported crews had nearly finished excavation at a break on the treated-water line feeding the Painted Hills and hospital tanks. The city said the next step was replacing about 40 feet of broken ductile iron pipe with PVC, restoring the line, monitoring for additional breaks, and backfilling once stable. Officials emphasized that conservation helped keep tank levels holding well.
Why It Matters: When repairs stretch into evening hours, families with limited childcare, transportation, and cash buffers—disproportionately Black—have fewer safe fallbacks for hygiene, food prep, and medical needs. (Local-only) — City of Rawlins, WY
3️⃣ Clarksville shuts off water to East Johnson Circle Apartments for main-leak repair — At 6:37 pm ET Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, Clarksville Gas & Water turned off service to the East Johnson Circle Apartments in Clarksville, Tennessee, to repair a water main leak. The utility warned that low water pressure could also affect the surrounding area while crews work. The city projected restoration around 12:30 am ET Monday, Jan. 12.
Why It Matters: Unplanned shutoffs hit renters first; Black renters—including Black LGBTQ tenants who already face higher housing insecurity—often have the least ability to relocate or ride out service disruptions. (Local-only) — Clarksville Gas & Water (City of Clarksville, TN)
4️⃣ Salem issues limited-area drinking-water warning after power outage disrupts operations — At 2:02 am ET Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, the City of Salem, Oregon posted a limited-area drinking-water warning for residents in the River Road North and Chatnicka Heights neighborhoods after a power outage caused water system operational issues. The city said the outage began around 10:00 pm ET Saturday and residents could experience service interruption while crews stabilize the system.
Why It Matters: Water warnings compound health and work risk; Black households are more likely to absorb these shocks with fewer buffers and less institutional responsiveness. (Local-only) — City of Salem, OR
5️⃣ Grand Ledge lifts boil-water advisory for Charlevoix and Torch Drive area — At 7:12 pm ET Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, the City of Grand Ledge, Michigan said a boil-water advisory affecting portions of Charlevoix Drive and Torch Drive had been lifted. The notice signaled that the conditions triggering the advisory were resolved and the specified area could return to normal tap-water use.
Why It Matters: Even brief advisories cost time and money; Black families and Black-owned food businesses often carry the heaviest burden when safe water becomes a do-it-yourself requirement. (Local-only) — City of Grand Ledge, MI
6️⃣ Kansas rescinds stream advisory after EPA sampling finds substance no longer harmful — At 4:33 pm ET Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment rescinded a stream advisory for the City of Garnett’s stormwater drainage system extending to the confluence of Lake Garnett. KDHE said the advisory followed a release of an unknown substance near Maple Street and Park Road, and EPA sampling indicated the material was no longer harmful.
Why It Matters: Environmental unknowns disproportionately land on working-class communities; Black residents are more likely to live near aging infrastructure and have fewer alternatives when local waterways are flagged. (Ignored) — Kansas Department of Health and Environment
7️⃣ Leander Police open threat investigation at Leander High School — At 3:05 pm ET Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, the Leander Police Department said it was responding to a threat at Leander High School in Leander, Texas and coordinating a school-safety response with district staff. The department issued updates through its alert system as officers managed the incident.
Why It Matters: School threat responses can slide from protection into punitive control; Black students often experience that shift most sharply, making transparency and proportionality non-negotiable. (Local-only) — Leander Police Department (TX)
8️⃣ Leander Police posts additional update as incident management continues — At 3:11 pm ET Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, Leander Police issued a follow-up update on the Leander High School threat response, signaling ongoing incident management and continued reliance on official instruction over rumor. The immediate impact is disruption to families’ logistics, including pickup plans and work schedules.
Why It Matters: Rapid-response policing produces unequal friction costs; Black families are more likely to juggle hourly work, limited childcare flexibility, and prior negative school-police encounters. (Local-only) — Leander Police Department (TX)
9️⃣ Leander Police issues evening update after multiple earlier postings — At 6:29 pm ET Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, Leander Police released another status update on its Leander High School response, continuing a staged public communication approach. Even limited updates shape real decisions: whether to drive, wait, call employers, or seek childcare.
Why It Matters: In crises, information is a resource; Black households often have less slack, so reliable updates can prevent cascading harms like missed shifts and unsafe travel decisions. (Local-only) — Leander Police Department (TX)
1️⃣0️⃣ Minneapolis ends unlawful assembly declaration after overnight protests — At about 2:00 am ET Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, the City of Minneapolis said an unlawful assembly declaration tied to protests had ended, following a night of escalating street activity. The city described a sequence that included injuries, property damage reports, and detentions during the Friday-night-to-Saturday-morning period.
Why It Matters: Protest policing and federal violence reverberate as collective trauma in Black communities; transparent timelines are the minimum for accountability and harm reduction. (Downplayed) — City of Minneapolis, MN
1️⃣1️⃣ **Dorchester County issues joint statement after Summerville train derail — At 2:15 pm ET Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, Dorchester County agencies released a joint statement after fire rescue responded to a train derailment near West 5th North Street and Highway 78 in the Summerville, South Carolina area. The statement reflected unified incident command across public safety and emergency management.
Why It Matters: Freight and industrial corridors cut through communities unevenly; Black neighborhoods are more likely to sit near high-risk infrastructure, so early, clear public direction reduces preventable exposure. (Downplayed) — Dorchester County, SC
1️⃣2️⃣ New Jersey prosecutors announce juvenile charged in Sayreville homicide — On Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 (ET), the Middlesex County Prosecutor and Sayreville Police announced a 16-year-old was taken into custody and charged in connection with a homicide in the Parlin section of Sayreville, New Jersey. Authorities said a 911 call came in at 10:58 pm Friday reporting shots fired, and a 17-year-old was found with a gunshot wound and pronounced dead.
Why It Matters: Youth violence is both a safety crisis and a systems crisis; Black teens are often over-policed yet under-served by prevention resources, so public info should be paired with community-based intervention, not only detention. (Local-only) — Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office (NJ)
1️⃣3️⃣ Kendall County Sheriff posts daily news release summarizing local enforcement activity — At 5:08 am ET Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office posted its Daily News Release for 01/09/26, providing a time-stamped record of local enforcement activity. These releases become raw material for oversight, court tracking, and community pattern recognition.
Why It Matters: Everyday enforcement decisions shape unequal exposure to courts; Black residents often face disproportionate low-level stops and citations, so accessible logs help communities audit bias and demand change. (Ignored) — Kendall County Sheriff’s Office (IL)
1️⃣4️⃣ Arroyo Grande alerts residents to overnight Highway 101 ramp closures beginning late Sunday — At 1:00 am ET Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 (10:00 pm PT Sunday), closures began for the southbound Grand Avenue on-ramp and the Fair Oaks off-ramp on Highway 101 serving Arroyo Grande, California, according to a city alert. The notice described a contractor-managed closure window extending into the morning.
Why It Matters: Temporary closures translate into lost time and wages; Black workers in service, logistics, and health care roles often have the least flexibility and absorb the highest penalty for delay. (Local-only) — City of Arroyo Grande, CA
1️⃣5️⃣ MassDOT begins Route 140 southbound lane closures for bridge repairs in Taunton — On Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 (ET), MassDOT began lane closures on Route 140 southbound at the Route 24 overpass in Taunton to perform bridge repairs. The work window described multi-day impacts that require drivers to budget extra travel time.
Why It Matters: Transportation reliability is an equity issue; Black commuters are more likely to juggle inflexible shifts and shared rides, so chronic construction delays widen existing economic strain. (Local-only) — Massachusetts Department of Transportation (via City of Taunton)
1️⃣6️⃣ Whatcom County briefing flags gale warning and tracks Nooksack River levels — On Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 (ET), Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management posted a daily briefing warning of small craft advisories and a gale warning expected that evening through the night, while also reporting Nooksack River forecasts at multiple gauges.
Why It Matters: Weather hazards amplify inequality; Black workers in outdoor and shift-based jobs often can’t stay home, so clear warnings are a protection tool, not just information. (Ignored) — Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management (WA)
1️⃣7️⃣ Deerfield Beach hosts Saturday hazardous-waste drop-off to curb illegal dumping — From 8:00 am to 12:00 pm ET Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida scheduled a household hazardous waste collection event. The mechanism is prevention: safe disposal options reduce contamination in storm drains, vacant lots, and curbside waste streams.
Why It Matters: Illegal dumping and environmental neglect often land hardest in Black neighborhoods; accessible disposal windows reduce toxic exposure for Black kids and elders. (Local-only) — City of Deerfield Beach, FL
1️⃣8️⃣ Carlsbad posts road-closure notice tied to marathon weekend travel disruptions — On Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, the City of Carlsbad, California posted a road-closure notice for its marathon, half marathon, and 5K scheduled for the following weekend. The mechanism is advance traffic management so residents can plan routes, shifts, and emergency access.
Why It Matters: Advance notice is an equity intervention; Black workers in hospitality and care roles often have the least flexibility and face job penalties for delays caused by event-day reroutes. (Local-only) — City of Carlsbad, CA
1️⃣9️⃣ Walla Walla posts invitation for public library campaign reception — On Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, the City of Walla Walla, Washington posted notice of a library campaign reception scheduled for Jan. 22, with an RSVP request. Capital campaigns quietly shape library hours, tech access, and program capacity.
Why It Matters: Libraries are survival infrastructure for Black communities—free internet, safe space, and navigation help—so capital decisions determine who gets left on the wrong side of the digital divide. (Local-only) — City of Walla Walla, WA
2️⃣0️⃣ FDA posts guidance framing a more flexible CMC posture for cell and gene therapies — On Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, FDA posted information describing a flexible approach to chemistry, manufacturing, and control expectations for cell and gene therapy developers as products move toward licensure. The mechanism is regulatory posture: the timing and type of data FDA expects and how evaluations may proceed ahead of submissions.
Why It Matters: Speed only becomes justice if access follows; Black patients are underrepresented in trials and face care barriers, so regulatory acceleration must be matched by equity in enrollment, affordability, and distribution. (Downplayed) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration
2️⃣1️⃣ U.S. Embassy issues Venezuela security alert urging departure — On Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 (ET), the U.S. Embassy security alert advised against travel to Venezuela and urged U.S. citizens in-country to depart immediately. The mechanism is consular risk communication that can rapidly reshape travel, insurance, and cross-border family planning.
Why It Matters: This hits Black diaspora families—including Afro-Venezuelans and Black Americans with Venezuelan ties—who may already navigate unequal mobility and sudden costs that sever caregiving and remittance routines. (Downplayed) — U.S. Embassy (Venezuela)
2️⃣2️⃣ Maui Police requests help locating missing Kihei woman last seen around midnight — At about 5:00 am ET Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 (midnight Hawaiʻi time), Maui Police said a Kihei woman was last seen leaving her residence and later asked the public for assistance after she was reported missing. The mechanism is a missing-person bulletin mobilizing tips and community observation.
Why It Matters: Missing-person cases often receive unequal urgency; Black families routinely report less coverage and fewer resources, so timely official bulletins and accessible tip pathways are baseline equity—even when national media stays silent. (Local-only) — Maui Police Department (Maui County, HI)
2️⃣3️⃣ Riverside Sheriff posts Palm Desert checkpoint results: 772 vehicles contacted, 0 DUI arrests — On Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 (ET), the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Palm Desert Station posted results from a DUI checkpoint run Friday, Jan. 9 from 9:00 pm ET to 5:00 am ET at Monterey Ave & Country Club Dr in Palm Desert. Supervising Sgt. Bryan De Loss reported 772 vehicles contacted and 45 secondary screenings, with 0 DUI arrests and 0 field sobriety tests, but 13 citations for unlicensed driving, 1 for suspended license, and 6 miscellaneous violations.The post notes checkpoint sites are chosen using impaired-driving crash data and funded through traffic-safety grants.
Why It Matters: “No DUI arrests” doesn’t mean “no harm” when stops still funnel people into fines, impounds, and court debt; Black drivers disproportionately feel that pipeline even in routine traffic enforcement. (Local-only) — Riverside County Sheriff’s Office (CA)
2️⃣4️⃣ Riverside Sheriff posts Coachella checkpoint results: 1 DUI arrest, 19 license citations — On Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 (ET), the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Thermal Station posted an update on a DUI checkpoint held in Coachella on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 10:30 pm ET to 3:00 am ET at Cesar Chavez St & Ave 50. Supervising Sgt. Adan Yamaguchi reported 582 cars passed through, 20 vehicles were contacted, 19 drivers were cited for unlicensed or suspended licensing, and one driver was arrested for DUI. The update tied the operation to an Office of Traffic Safety grant and framed the checkpoint as a crash-data-driven prevention measure.
Why It Matters: This is the quiet math of policing: one arrest, dozens of license citations, and a heavy aftertaste of fines; Black residents, who already face higher stop rates and economic fragility, pay more for the same “public safety” event. (Local-only) — Riverside County Sheriff’s Office (CA)
2️⃣5️⃣ D.C. man charged with second-degree murder in death of MPD Officer Terry Bennett — On Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 (ET), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia said Jerrold Lonnell Coates, 47, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed in the vehicular death of MPD Officer Terry Bennett, who died Jan. 7 after a Dec. 23 crash. Prosecutors said Bennett was outside his marked cruiser on eastbound I-695 near the 3rd Street tunnel merge, with lights and flares deployed for a separate crash, when a 2007 Volvo XC90 allegedly sped through slowed traffic, swerved, and struck him. A magistrate judge found probable cause and ordered Coates held without bond pending a Feb. 2 hearing.
Why It Matters: When a line-of-duty death becomes a court case, Black residents want both safety and truth; names, timelines, and open proceedings are the only antidote to rumor and mistrust. (Downplayed) — U.S. Attorney’s Office (District of Columbia)
Section B — Sources (plain-text links)
https://www.rawlinswy.gov/CivicAlerts.asp?AID=2005&ARC=3402
https://www.rawlinswy.gov/CivicAlerts.asp?AID=2005&ARC=3405
https://www.clarksvilletn.gov/CivicAlerts.asp?AID=3730&ARC=5097
https://www.cityofsalem.net/Home/Components/News/News/15642/322
https://www.cityofgrandledge.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=363
https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1830&ARC=1702
https://www.leandertx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1069&ARC=1686
https://www.leandertx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1069&ARC=1686
https://www.leandertx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1069&ARC=1686
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/news/2026/january/protest-update/
https://www.dorchestercountysc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/4139/1255
https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1886/736
https://www.kendallcountyil.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7141/531
https://www.arroyogrande.org/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1733
https://www.taunton-ma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1161
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1569/17833
https://www.wallawallawa.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3666/3863
https://www.riversidesheriff.org/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/6876
https://www.riversidesheriff.org/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/6859
https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/man-arrested-assault-and-attempted-robbery-case-officer-bennett





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The fact that you've taken the time to notice and call out my work still feels surreal. Merci Xplisset.
Today was a big day. You really have hit on all the points. Great journalism X. This is an opportunity for people to speak out on what’s going on. And now they see what is happening. I think Minnesota is the central ground for what is going on in this country.