Slavery Abolition

Tensions are escalating as President Trump reveals recent talks with Iran amidst fears of imminent strikes. The USS Abraham Lincoln is already in position. 01:52, Fri, Jan 30, 2026 Updated: 10:17, Fri, Jan 30, 2026 President says US has 'very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now' (Image:…

It appears increasingly likely that in the coming days, the United States will once again launch airstrikes against Iran. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that a “massive Armada is heading to Iran,” referring to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and several other naval…

Crude oil prices rose Wednesday, after President Donald Trump warned Iran that a "massive Armada" is heading in its direction and time is running out to make a deal on its nuclear program. Global benchmark Brent rose 83 cents, or 1.23%, to close at $68.40 per barrel. U.S. crude oil…

Democracy Dies in Darkness The U.S. military buildup near Iran continues with the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln, as the White House contemplates another strike. Updated January 26, 2026 Operations on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea in 2019. (Jon Gambrell/AP) A…

Last Updated: January 25, 2026, 20:56 IST Iran revealed a mural warning the US as USS Abraham Lincoln approaches, amid rising tensions, Trump threats, and UK jets sent to Qatar. Iran revealed a mural warning the US as USS Abraham Lincoln approaches, amid rising tensions, Trump threats, and UK jets…

The National Park Service has removed exhibits depicting slavery and George Washington's treatment of enslaved people at the President's House in Philadelphia. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: The National Park Service has taken down an exhibit at Philadelphia's Independence Mall that highlighted President George Washington's treatment of his enslaved workers. It's part…

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An exhibit on slavery in Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park was removed on Trump's orders Published January 23, 2026 2:46PM (EST) Signage about slavery is displayed on an outdoor exhibit at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 24, 2025. (Photo by Michael Yanow/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Philadelphia…

Matt Rourke A person views posted signs on the locations of the now removed explanatory panels that were part of an exhibit on slavery at President's House Site in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Outraged critics accused President Donald Trump of “whitewashing history” on…

The city of Philadelphia sued the Department of the Interior and the acting director of the National Park Service on Thursday over reports that slavery exhibits were being dismantled in the city’s historic district. The suit, filed in federal court, seeks a preliminary injunction to restore the exhibits at the…