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Bishop Budde confronts Trump during sermon

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor January 29, 2025

On Jan. 21, Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, a bishop at the Washington National Cathedral, delivered a controversial prayer service. During her sermon, Budde pleaded with President Donald Trump to “have mercy”...

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Controversy surrounds Elon Musk’s inauguration day gesture

Matilde Rabajoli, Campus Reporter January 29, 2025

On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump was inaugurated and sworn in as the United States’ 47th president. The inauguration had various speakers other than the president himself, including Timothy Cardinal...

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Religion at the Inauguration of Donald Trump

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter January 29, 2025

During President Donald Trump's Inauguration, an array of religious leaders spoke, delivering benedictions, invocations and prayers for the nation and the new president. The variety of their beliefs and...

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Breaking down Trump’s executive orders

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor January 29, 2025

On Jan. 20, after the inauguration, President Donald Trump headed to the Oval Office to sign more than 42 executive orders on the first night of his presidency. Many of these orders focus on immigration...

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Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor January 22, 2025

On Jan. 15, Israel and Hamas officially reached a ceasefire and a hostage deal. This agreement will stop fighting in Gaza, allowing for humanitarian aid to residents in the area. This deal marks the end...

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Republican factionalism: H-1B visas and immigration

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter January 15, 2025

The Republican Party in the United States is split on an essential issue that concerns visas, labor and immigration. The technology industry and business interests of the Republican Party are currently...

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Donald Trump Jr. visits Greenland

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor January 15, 2025

On Jan. 7, Donald Trump Jr. landed in Greenland on behalf of his father, President-elect Donald Trump. During his first presidency in 2019, Trump expressed a strong desire to purchase Greenland, and his...

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Manifest Destiny: Trump’s territorial ambitions

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter January 15, 2025

In recent weeks, Donald Trump has floated ideas of using the United States' powerful economic and military leverage to gain new territories. If all goes well, and these plans succeed, what would this expanded...

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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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Trump’s campaign: A retrospective view

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter November 13, 2024

After Presidential-elect Donald Trump's victory, it is worth reviewing his campaign season. The 2024 presidential election campaign season was long, unique and historic. Trump first announced his intention...

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Republicans make gains: Michigan election results

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter November 6, 2024

On Nov.5, Michiganders voted on various candidates to represent the state to the federal government, represent local districts to the state government, and fill various state offices. Here are Michigan's...

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Red wave: Trump wins the presidency

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor November 6, 2024

Former President Donald Trump has officially secured over 270 votes from the electoral college, making him the president-elect and securing him the presidency. This win came after a defeat by Biden...

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