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Trump and Harris face off in presidential debate

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor September 18, 2024

On Sept. 10, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met face to face for the second presidential debate of the election year. Following President Biden’s poor performance in the...

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What the polls say about the presidential race

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter September 18, 2024

Recent polls suggest that the two major party presidential candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, are practically tied in the popular vote. This fact has important...

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DOJ alleges that Russians funded right-wing influencers

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter September 18, 2024

The Department of Justice recently filed an indictment against a U.S.-based media company Tenet Media, saying the company was a front for Russian state media. Tenet Media has partnered with popular internet...

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9/11’s ramifications on free speech and government surveillance

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter September 11, 2024

On Sept. 11, 2001, 23 years ago today, the United States witnessed the traumatizing events of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon being attacked by Islamic extremists who piloted civilian airliners...

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RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard endorse Donald Trump for president

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter September 11, 2024

Two ex-Democrats, Robert Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard have decided to endorse Donald Trump for president of the United States. Their reasonings are a blend of personal reasons and discovered overlaps...

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Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump on X

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor August 21, 2024

On Aug. 12, former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk sat down for an interview on X – a social media platform owned by Musk. Elon completed the acquisition of X in October 2022 and changed the name...

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Biden proposes Supreme Court reform

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor August 14, 2024

After officially dropping out of the presidential race, President Joe Biden is grasping at his last few months in power. On July 29, Biden announced his new plan calling for major Supreme Court (SCOTUS)...

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You think you just fell out of a coconut tree? Harris hits the election trail

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor August 14, 2024

President Joe Biden officially dropped his reelection bid in a whirlwind month of the presidential race. In his place, Biden endorsed current Vice President Kamala Harris. With just under 100 days until...

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Harris selects Governor Tim Walz as running mate

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor August 14, 2024

On Aug. 8, Kamala Harris officially chose Tim Walz as her running mate for her presidential campaign, marking a notable decision in the Democratic nomination. Walz currently serves as the Governor of...

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Meet JD Vance: Trump’s VP pick

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor July 24, 2024

On July 15, former President Donald Trump officially selected JD Vance as the Vice President for his campaign. This decision was made on the opening night of the Republican National Convention (RNC)....

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Kenya lands police in Haiti as both nations struggle

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter July 24, 2024

The Caribbean Island nation of Haiti has been embroiled in gang violence, murder and instability ever since the assassination of its president, Joevenel Moise. Now, Kenya's president, William Ruto, is...

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Trump assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor July 24, 2024

The 2024 race for the presidential office has been relatively uneventful. However, the past few days have been filled with shocking advancements. From an attempted assassination attempt to fallout after...

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