April D Ryan

WATCH: Trump Admin Accuses Obama Admin of ‘Knowingly Lying’ in Intelligence Assessment of 2017 Russian Collusion in U.S. Election BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Even though Donald Trump defeated his opponent Hillary Clinton, Gabbard told reporters that Obama and his National Intelligence officials “knowingly lied” in their 2017 intell...

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So.. officially, I'm the last Black staff columnist left in the Washington Post's opinion section.

DOJ fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor involved in Epstein, Diddy cases There was no specific reason provided for why Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James B. Comey, was fired.

Federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, who worked on the criminal cases of Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and also a prosecutor in the recent trial of Sean Combs, was fired Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter.

Maurene Comey, daughter of James Comey, is fired from her job as a federal prosecutor Comey, who had worked in the U.S. attorney’s office for nearly a decade, prosecuted both Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, was fired Wednesday from her job as a prosecutor in the Manhattan US Attorney’s office.

Another great show lineup for The Tea with April today at 5 pm eastern on @substack @contrariannews. Let's spill some tea together!

Join me Thursdays at 5 pm eastern, weekly on Substack @contrariannews for "The Tea with April!" We definitely spill the tea and knock the pot over! Tune in!

Reverend William Barber Says Medicaid Cuts are “Retrogression” BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Barber, who is also looking at the economics of these cuts, says, “40% of the South are poor now and low wage,” and that will further exacerbate the poverty numbers in this na...

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Who’s In Charge of Los Angeles BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “This is the federal seizure of power,” according to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who emphasizes that the Trump administration has federalized the National Guard, seizing pow...

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Tune in at 5 pm eastern today! It is a big conversation for a big show! We're gonna spill the tea and knock the pot over! Please make sure you subscribe to my substack handle April Ryan! See you today at five!

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Trump Hosts African Leaders After Past Insults and Controversial Claims BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — in the first six months of this second Trump administration, there have been conversations with African leaders, including South Africa’s president, where Trump showed a video...

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If Trump and right-wing organizations move to try to destroy the National Association of Black Journalists...

I don't even know what to say. I stepped down from the convention last year for a reason.

I tried to warn y'all.

The Number of National Black Conventions That Are ‘NOT’ Inviting President Trump Continues to Grow BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — NABJ President Ken Lemon spoke by phone to Black Press USA, saying, “At this point, there is not a reason to invite President Trump this year.” Last year was a hard-fought pre...

The White House responds to the National Black Journalists Association not inviting Trump to its August convention.

“The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is doing a disservice to its audience by engaging in petty and unprofessional antics"

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The Number of National Black Conventions That Are ‘NOT’ Inviting President Trump Continues to Grow BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — NABJ President Ken Lemon spoke by phone to Black Press USA, expressing, “at this point, there is not a reason to invite President Trump this year.” Last year was a hard-fought...

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Jeffries Calls ‘Big, Ugly, Immoral Budget,’ Reckless Immoral Document BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “The eligibility for the children’s health insurance program will also be diminished,” said Jeffries. He stressed that the legislation negatively impacts nutritional assistanc...

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This episode of The TEA we will knock the pot over. We have a lot of tea to spill with @govwesmoore at 5 pm eastern Thursday!

Join us tomorrow on @substack
@contrariannews at 5 pm eastern we have a lot to talk about on The Tea With April!

The Speaker of the House called a vote on @RepAlGreen Articles of Impeqchment. 128 democrats voted against H.R. 537

“Because American Democracy is at Risk…” BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — House Resolution 537 details Green's allegations of an

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Congressman Al Green Introduces Article of Impeachment to Protect American Democracy from an Authoritarian President’s Abuse of Power BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “In the litany of unconstitutional acts committed by this administration, Donald Trump has perhaps committed his most dangerous violation by illegally declaring war on Iran. I...

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Congressman Al Green plans to file Articles of Impeachment with House Resolution 537.
The Reason is what he calls "abuse of power" as "President Trump took America to war without consulting with the Congress of America." A vote on Articles of Impeachment could happen in days.

“Once the greatest pain happens, will be the greatest protest that’s why the people are undecided.” @aprildryan.bsky.social‬ shares why there are mixed opinions on specific provisions in President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

“That two weeks is nothing but kicking the can down the road hoping that we forget… This is a dangerous back and forth about two weeks.” @aprildryan.bsky.social on President Trump’s claim he will make a decision on U.S. military strikes against Iran in two weeks.

EXCLUSIVE OP-ED: President Joe Biden Commemorating Juneteenth BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE —

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The Constitution and Immigration Chaos BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The most recent chaos surrounds aggressive ice raids on Mexicans, Brazilians, and others who are said to be illegal in this nation by overstaying a visa or being undocumented.

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Yep

Israel and Iran! Will There be U.S. Involvement? BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The president also convened his national security team to meet in the Situation Room at the White House and told those who lived in Tehran to evacuate immediately. There are v...

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Protests of a Costly and Historic Parade BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — President Trump is planning an elaborate and costly celebration for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army that coincides with his birthday.

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The parade celebration for the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary is tomorrow along a four mile stretch from the Pentagon to the White House. The march of soldiers and military machines also coincides with President Trumps Birthday.

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