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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...

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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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Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Department of Education

Sophia Curran, Political Editor March 26, 2025

On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order dismantling the Department of Education. The Department of Education was established in 1979 by former President Jimmy Carter, with Congress...

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Trump delivers joint address to Congress

Mallory Waligora, Content Editor March 12, 2025

On March 4, President Donald Trump gave remarks before a joint session of Congress. During his speech, Trump highlighted key initiatives of the administration, touching on subjects such as immigration...

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Trump clashes with Gov. Mills over transgender sports ban

Mallory Waligora, Content 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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Trump signs executive order barring trans women from competing in NCAA women’s sports teams

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief 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, Content 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’s immigration policy begins

Mallory Waligora, Content 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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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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