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President Trump’s military parade garners mixed reactions

Sophia Curran, Political Editor June 23, 2025

President Trump held the Army’s 250th anniversary with a military parade. Coinciding with the President’s 79th birthday and Flag Day, the parade included armored tanks and artillery vehicles, aircrafts...

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Protestors urge “No Kings” to President Trump

Sophia Curran, Political Editor June 23, 2025

On June 14, over five million Americans from all 50 states gathered in protest against President Donald Trump and the 250th Army Anniversary Parade. Formed as a direct response to Donald Trump’s military...

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This Week in Law: California Gov. Gavin Newsom files lawsuit against Trump administration

Sophia Curran, Political Editor June 11, 2025

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces that he will be filing a lawsuit against President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Department of Defense (DOD). The lawsuit claims that President...

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Trump and Musk Feud: Who wins America in the divorce?

Sophia Curran, Political Editor June 11, 2025

Businessman Elon Musk has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Trump administration following his exit from the White House.  On May 28, the White House announced that Elon Musk would be parting...

US House of Representatives passes the SAVE Act

US House of Representatives passes the SAVE Act

Meghan Bareis, Political Reporter April 16, 2025

On April 10, The U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act”. Also known as the SAVE Act, this bill seeks to amend the National Voter Registration Act of...

It’s getting political, even at Coachella

It’s getting political, even at Coachella

Sophia Curran, Political Editor April 16, 2025

Clairo, the Indie artist most notable for her hit songs such as “Bags” and “Sofia,” performed over the weekend at the popular Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. However, her opening act...

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Anti-Trump ‘Hands Off!’ protests sweep the nation

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor April 9, 2025

On April 5, 2025, “Hands Off!” protests took the nation by storm. With over 600 events planned across all 50 states, these peaceful protests had a tremendous attendance, with people lining up around...

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Breaking down Trump’s recent executive orders

Mallory Waligora, Content Editor April 9, 2025

President Donald Trump’s recent months in office have been filled with change through executive orders and dramatic government reform. Some of the most notable executive orders include banning transgender...

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Democrats win open seat on Wisconsin Supreme Court 

Meghan Bareis, Political Reporter April 9, 2025

On April 2, Democrat Susan Crawford was announced as the winner of Wisconsin Supreme Court election by 10 points over Republican opponent Brad Schimel. The opening of this seat was left vacant after Justice...

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Senator Cory Booker breaks historic record in his 25-hour floor speech

Meghan Bareis, Political Reporter April 9, 2025

For 25 hours and 5 minutes, Senator Cory Booker commanded the Senate floor, delivering a blistering critique of the Trump administration and surpassing a nearly 70-year-old speaking record. Booker,...

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Johnson-Matthews slate comes out victorious: OUSC election

Sophia Curran, Political Editor April 9, 2025

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC), announced the election results for the upcoming year. The Smith-Drzewiecki, Smith-Cattanach and Johnson-Matthews slates all worked hard for the presidential...

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Hegseth accidentally leaks Yemen airstrike plans with journalist

Meghan Bareis, Political Reporter April 2, 2025

United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has made headlines after exposing Yemen airstrike plans to a group chat with the Editor-in-Chief of the Atlantic Journal. Hegseth mistakenly added Jeffery...

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