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The announcement follows a Politico story revealing that Ingrassia appears to have made racist comments in a text chat, disparaging Black Americans and other minority groups.
NPR has not independently confirmed Politico's reporting, but a lawyer for Ingrassia told the outlet the messages could have been manipulated.
NPR has not independently confirmed the report, but when asked about it by reporters, Trump stopped short of affirming it.
But he did say the Justice Department, quote, probably owes me a lot of money and that he'd give any potential payment to charity or use it to keep restoring the White House.
He also acknowledged the unusual nature of any potential payment from the DOJ.
The report comes as critics of the White House have voiced concerns that Trump is using the agency for his own political and personal agenda.
Turning Point is dubbing the event the All-American Halftime Show and says it will celebrate faith, family, and freedom.
It follows other right-wing pushback against the National Football League's choice of headliner for this year's show.
Bad Bunny, who is an American from Puerto Rico, mainly sings in Spanish but speaks and performs in English as well.
He's fresh off a months-long residency in Puerto Rico and says he didn't tour in the 50 states because of concerns that ICE would target his shows.
The three-time Grammy winner is seen as one of the most popular musicians in the U.S.
In his veto letter, Governor Wes Moore writes, now is not the time for another study. Instead, he writes, it's time for action, including policies he will introduce to address barriers to Black families' access to work and wealth.
In his veto letter, Governor Wes Moore writes, now is not the time for another study. Instead, he writes, it's time for action, including policies he will introduce to address barriers to Black families' access to work and wealth.
Maryland's Black Caucus issued their own statement expressing disappointment, noting the measure passed with a veto-proof majority and, quote, the legislature will have the final say. A Pew study from 2022 finds three-quarters of Black Americans think descendants of people enslaved in the U.S. should be repaid in some way. A majority of all U.S. adults oppose reparations.
Maryland's Black Caucus issued their own statement expressing disappointment, noting the measure passed with a veto-proof majority and, quote, the legislature will have the final say. A Pew study from 2022 finds three-quarters of Black Americans think descendants of people enslaved in the U.S. should be repaid in some way. A majority of all U.S. adults oppose reparations.
California is among several states and cities moving forward on reparations plans. Amy Held, NPR News.