About this episode

The episode covers headlines including the Trump administration's refugee policies and rising conflicts in Africa linked to USAID cuts, along with discussions on censorship of pro-Palestine voices.

Headlines for May 21, 2026; “Clear Racism”: Trump Admin Blocks Refugee Resettlement, Except for White South Africans; Rising Conflict in DRC , Sudan, Other African Countries Linked to Trump’s Gutting of USAID : Study; “They’re Trying to Silence Us”: Students, Faculty on Censoring Pro-Palestine Voices at Graduations Democracy Now! is a daily independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González. Visit democracynow.org to watch and listen to the latest interviews, read through show transcripts, search the vast news archive or to make a donation to support our nonprofit news program. Livestream weekdays 8 a.m. ET.

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy Goodman, Juan González

Topics covered

• refugee resettlement
• racism
• USAID
• censorship
• pro-Palestine
• African conflicts

Keywords

• Trump administration
• refugees
• racism
• USAID cuts
• censorship
• pro-Palestine
• African conflicts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump Admin, USAID

Places: South Africa, DRC, Sudan

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