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Trump clashes with Gov. Mills over transgender sports ban

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor February 26, 2025

On Feb. 5, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that bans transgender women from competing in women’s sports. This order states it is the policy of the United States to rescind funding from...

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JD Vance delivers speech at the Munich Security Conference

Meghan Bareis, Political Reporter February 19, 2025

On Feb. 15, Vice President JD Vance spoke at the Munich Security Conference, sharply attacking European leaders for their supposed actions that Vance says undermine security, democracy and free speech....

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Michigan’s 2026 race for US Senate 

Meghan Bareis, Political Reporter February 19, 2025

On Jan. 28, current Michigan U.S. Senator Gary Peters announced that he will not be running for reelection in 2026.  Currently, Peters serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and...

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Opinion: The penny is stopping production, and I’m sad 

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor February 19, 2025

President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. Treasury to stop minting new pennies. This is one of many executive actions in Trump's sweeping first month in office. “For far too long the United States...

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Michigan universities and hospitals threatened to lose hundreds of millions in research funding

Sophia Curran, Features Reporter February 19, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has sued the Trump administration over a policy that would cause major universities and hospitals in Michigan to lose more than $300 million in research funding. President...

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Trudeau responds to Trump’s tariffs

Sophia Curran, Features Reporter February 12, 2025

On Feb. 1, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on imports of Canadian goods. Trudeau addressed both Canadian and American citizens...

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Trump signs executive order barring trans women from competing in NCAA women’s sports teams

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor February 12, 2025

On Feb. 5, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to ban trans women from competing in women’s sports at the collegiate level. Amidst a confusing slew of different state and federal regulations,...

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DOGE intern fired over racist comments

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor February 12, 2025

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is in full swing following President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The department, led by Elon Musk, has spent the last few weeks slashing federal spending....

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Trump criticizes DEI hiring practices after plane crash

Meghan Bareis, Political Reporter February 12, 2025

On Jan. 29, the American public was left in disbelief when news broke of a plane and military helicopter colliding over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C. Despite authorities having no explanation...

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Trump’s immigration policy begins

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor February 4, 2025

President Donald Trump’s immigration policies are in full swing. Immigration raids have begun in major cities, plans to move migrants to Guantánamo Bay are in the works and public figures have spoken...

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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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