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TikTok faces potential ban

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor December 20, 2024

In April 2024, President Joe Biden signed a bill requiring TikTok to be sold to a non-Chinese company. ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, has resisted Biden's demands, planning another appeal before...

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United Healthcare CEO killed in ‘targeted attack’

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor December 11, 2024

On Dec. 4, 2024, in the early hours of the morning, United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot while walking in Manhattan, New York. After being rushed to Mount Sinai West Hospital, Thompson...

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Labor unions support Trump’s Labor Secretary pick

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter December 11, 2024

Donald Trump has selected Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a pro-union ex-House Republican, as his administration's Secretary of Labor. Unions and those on the political Left have expressed hope and skepticism about...

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Trump nominates Kash Patel as FBI Director

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter December 11, 2024

Donald Trump said he will nominate Kash Patel as the incoming administration's next FBI Director. Patel is a popular figure in Conservative media with a history serving Trump during his first term. Patel...

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Marco Rubio as Secretary of State: Who is he?

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter November 27, 2024

Donald Trump has nominated Senator Marco Rubio as the next administration's Secretary of State. Some see this as a break from Trump's foreign policy record, while others see Rubio as a safe and stable...

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Opinion: My ideal White House

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor November 27, 2024

As much as I love politics, sometimes it gets stressful, heated and overwhelming. America is politically divided, especially after the election.  Sometimes I want to live in a dreamland where there...

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Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense: Who is he?

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter November 27, 2024

Donald Trump has selected Pete Hegseth, Fox News host, author and Army veteran, as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth is a conservative commentator with many traditional viewpoints and a strongly Conservative...

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Karoline Leavitt selected as Trump’s press secretary

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor November 27, 2024

In light of Donald Trump’s win, the president-elect is currently choosing members to fill his staff before his inauguration in January. One of the most pivotal and public roles of the White House administration...

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Putin and Hamas signal for peace following Trump’s victory

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter November 20, 2024

During Donald Trump's campaign for president, he often called for negotiating peace between Ukraine and Russia, while urging Israel to conclude its wars in the Middle East. Now multiple parties from each...

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Where Harris went wrong

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor November 20, 2024

In light of Donald Trump’s recent victory, one should examine where his opponent, VP Kamala Harris, went wrong. Maybe she was dealt a bad hand of cards, and pure luck was at play. However, it can be...

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RFK Jr. in Trump’s administration

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter November 20, 2024

After Trump's recent victory in the 2024 presidential race, he and his allies have been discussing the future administration and its structure. Robert Kennedy Jr. is a unique and indicative aspect of the...

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Donald Trump wants you to be afraid

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor November 20, 2024

Donald Trump’s rhetoric is powerful, divisive and dangerous. His unsupported claims have real consequences, with minorities and marginalized communities facing the brunt of the impact — and we must...

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