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Bishop Budde confronts Trump during sermon

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor January 29, 2025

On Jan. 21, Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, a bishop at the Washington National Cathedral, delivered a controversial prayer service. During her sermon, Budde pleaded with President Donald Trump to “have mercy”...

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Controversy surrounds Elon Musk’s inauguration day gesture

Matilde Rabajoli, Campus Reporter January 29, 2025

On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump was inaugurated and sworn in as the United States’ 47th president. The inauguration had various speakers other than the president himself, including Timothy Cardinal...

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Religion at the Inauguration of Donald Trump

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter January 29, 2025

During President Donald Trump's Inauguration, an array of religious leaders spoke, delivering benedictions, invocations and prayers for the nation and the new president. The variety of their beliefs and...

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Aggression during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire as Trump’s policy takes shape

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter January 29, 2025

The Israeli government recently gave the green light for a major military operation into the West Bank shortly following the Gaza ceasefire deal. This event shows the fragile political situation in Israel...

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Breaking down Trump’s executive orders

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor January 29, 2025

On Jan. 20, after the inauguration, President Donald Trump headed to the Oval Office to sign more than 42 executive orders on the first night of his presidency. Many of these orders focus on immigration...

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Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor January 22, 2025

On Jan. 15, Israel and Hamas officially reached a ceasefire and a hostage deal. This agreement will stop fighting in Gaza, allowing for humanitarian aid to residents in the area. This deal marks the end...

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Key takeaways from Trump’s inaugural address

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor January 22, 2025

On Jan. 20, 2025, at around 11:45 a.m., Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Many notable public figures in politics, business and entertainment were present at Trump’s...

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Michigan governor race takes shape

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter January 22, 2025

Michigan will see a major change come 2026, as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, due to term limits, will not be able to seek reelection. This means the State’s highest office will be up for grabs with no incumbent...

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Pete Hegseth faces questioning at Senate confirmation hearing

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor January 22, 2025

On Jan. 14, Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced fierce questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing. Hegseth requires Senate confirmation to secure the position, meaning that he needs at...

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Supreme Court to decide on age verification for pornography

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter January 22, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court has heard arguments concerning a Texas law that would mandate any website that contains a significant amount of sexually explicit material to use age verification. Those who oppose...

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Mike Johnson elected as Speaker of the House in close vote

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor January 15, 2025

On Jan. 3, U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA) was officially elected to serve as Speaker of the House. Johnson was first elected on Oct. 25, 2023, after Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the position.  McCarthy...

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Republican factionalism: H-1B visas and immigration

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter January 15, 2025

The Republican Party in the United States is split on an essential issue that concerns visas, labor and immigration. The technology industry and business interests of the Republican Party are currently...

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