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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer meets with President Trump regarding Medicaid and tariff concerns

Sophia Curran, Political Editor August 20, 2025

On August 5, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with President Donald Trump to discuss the impact his executive orders and tariffs will have on Michigan’s economy and Medicaid program. This will be the third...

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President Donald Trump cuts $1.1 billion in public broadcasting

Sophia Curran, Political Editor August 20, 2025

On May 1, President Donald Trump announced in an Executive Order that he would be cutting funding towards biased media outlets. In the Executive Order “Ending Taxpayer Subsitization of Biased Media,”...

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Environmental and human rights concerns grow since the opening of “Alligator Alcatraz”

Sophia Curran, Political Editor July 14, 2025

A new migrant detention facility is gaining mixed opinions for its possible mistreatment towards immigrants and the environment. The first detainees have arrived at the detention facility, now dubbed...

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U.S., Iran and Israel: Breaking down the ’12 Day War’

Sophia Curran, Political Editor July 7, 2025

President Donald Trump orders airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. The conflict between Israel and Iran began on June 13, when Israel attacked nuclear and military sites in Iran. The attack killed...

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This Week in Law: SCOTUS rules on nationwide injunctions

Sophia Curran, Political Editor July 2, 2025

On June 27, The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, granting their request by partially pausing the rulings of three federal judges who blocked President Donald Trump’s executive...

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Breaking down the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Sophia Curran, Political Editor July 2, 2025

After the House of Representatives voted to pass President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” it now faces the approval of the Senate. Here are key takeaways from the bill. According to the...

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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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