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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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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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The fallout after the debate

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor July 10, 2024

On June 27, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump met in Atlanta, Ga. to have the first presidential debate for the upcoming election. The discussion ranged from topics about abortion to...

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Dear Mr. President: Here’s how you can win

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor June 12, 2024

For some, another four years of President Joe Biden in the oval office is heaven. For others, it’s a nightmare. No matter one’s opinion, a future is possible where Biden prevails and earns another...

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RFK’s enduring fight: An updated look at his persistent campaign

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor May 22, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is still in the presidential race, so let’s take a look at his lasting campaign that has withstood turmoil from both sides of the political scale. Campaigning on the idea of...

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America’s third choice: The beliefs of RFK Jr.

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter April 24, 2024

The American 2024 presidential election is proving to be unlike any other in the nation's history. One reason for this unusualness is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — an Independent candidate for president who...

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The presidential election heats up

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor March 27, 2024

With 1,639 delegates secured, Donald Trump is now the official nominee of the Republican party for the 2024 United States presidential election. 1,215 delegates were needed to secure the nomination, thus...

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Congress moves forward with bill to ban TikTok

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor March 20, 2024

Congress is continuing its plan of banning TikTok for American users. The extremely popular social media platform may be banned for all Americans due to foreign security concerns. The vote in the House...

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Super Tuesday — The Waterloo of Nikki Haley

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor March 13, 2024

On Tuesday, March 5, voters in 16 states around the country headed to the polls. Commonly referred to as “Super Tuesday,” more than a third of delegates were up for grabs for candidates vying to win...

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The woman behind the president, First Lady Jill Biden

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor February 14, 2024

First Ladies in American history have taken a pivotal role in American politics. Their work normally remains unnoticed, yet these women are an integral part of White House politics.  Jill Biden stands...

The race for the primaries

The race for the primaries

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor January 31, 2024

Michigan’s primary elections are set to take place on Feb. 27, 2024. The race for the president has heated up in recent weeks, with several candidates dropping out or falling out in the polls. The...

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The National Christmas Tree incident as a political metaphor

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor December 13, 2023

On the afternoon of Nov. 28, the National Christmas Tree fell over. The National Park Service has confirmed strong winds caused the accident. The incident sent ripples throughout the White House, marking...

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