Nnamdi Egwuonwu

Nnamdi Egwuonwu is a reporter for MS NOW.


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Nnamdi Egwuonwu

1mos ago
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A messy Senate primary with 2028 implications: Illinois takes center stage

The race to replace Sen. Richard Durbin has become a test of competing power centers in the Democratic Party, with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Rep. Robin Kelly and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi battling over endorsements, donor scrutiny and fears of a split Black vote.

1mos ago
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Trump’s influence tested in race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

In Georgia’s ruby-red 14th District, some Republicans are ignoring the president’s pick, testing the limits of his influence over GOP primary voters.

2mos ago
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Trump’s gains among Black voters erode as economic promises fade

In 2024, the GOP made its biggest gains with Black men in nearly 50 years. But with economic woes rising and Trump’s approval sliding, his supporters question whether the coalition will last.

3mos ago
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Inside a Minnesota immigration court, the ‘worst of the worst’ are few and far between

Over two hours, four cases revealed late paperwork, expired visas and bureaucratic tangles — not the violent criminals officials regularly cite.

3mos ago
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Clashes escalate between protesters, immigration officers in Minneapolis

The latest surge of federal agents has further shaken a community reeling from the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent last week.

4mos ago
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DHS deploying a surge of federal agents to Minnesota

The Department of Homeland security says as least 1,000 additional agents are being sent to Minneapolis. The action comes amid allegations of fraud over state child care payments.

4mos ago
News Analysis

Trump’s attacks on Somali Americans are creating a culture of fear in Minneapolis

Businesses say foot traffic is down in certain neighborhoods, while some residents are carrying passports with them at all times.

4mos ago
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Washington fumes over newly rebranded Trump-Kennedy Center

Even Republicans in Congress conceded they weren’t sure about the legality of the name change approved by the board of the capital’s premiere cultural institution on behalf of Trump.

4mos ago
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Some Trump advisers and Democrats agree: It’s the president’s economy now

President Donald Trump continues to blame Joe Biden for current economic conditions. Some of his allies say it’s time for him to move on.

5mos ago
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What we know about the Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect

Brian Cole Jr., of Woodbridge, Virginia, was charged with transporting an explosive device with the intent to “kill” or “destroy.”