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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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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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The Comeback Kid: Trump’s Guide to Winning “Yuge”

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor June 12, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is doing better than expected in the polls right now — even while fighting legal battles. There’s no doubt that a victory is possible (but difficult) for him come election...

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Democratic tyrants: Legal cases and decisions against Biden and Trump

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter April 10, 2024

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump accuse one another of anti-democratic actions and paint a picture of doomsday where the other candidate will be the end of the republic. Serious accusations...

House resolution blocked, but only at first

Autumn Page, Marketing Director January 20, 2021

Last week the capital was proven to be one of the least secured government buildings in the world. The whole “civil war” that Trump supporters thought would be a good idea and flooded the Capitol —...

Apparently, Ivanka would rather have secret service members poop in the woods than in her massive house.

Terrorism vs. diarrhea: What is the bigger threat to the secret service?

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor January 20, 2021

With the country saying peace out to the worst president we’ve had arguably ever, lots of incredible secrets about the administration are coming to the surface. You might be wondering, is this about...

Accountability is the only path to national unity

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief January 20, 2021

The road to national unity must be paved with the steaming asphalt of accountability.  The worst course of action following the events of Jan. 6, when white nationalist insurrectionists stormed Washington,...

Cover art for "Iris" (2020) cover by Phoebe Bridgers and Maggie Rogers.

After Trump’s loss, Phoebe Bridgers, Maggie Rogers drop ‘Iris’ cover as promised

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor November 16, 2020

As promised, Phoebe Bridgers and Maggie Rogers delivered a heartbreaking cover of “Iris,” originally by the Goo Goo Dolls, after Donald Trump lost the election on Friday, Nov. 13. On Nov. 3, Bridgers...

Counter protester Scott Koskinen, 55, of Detroit, carries a sign that said, “Earth to losers: Go home.” Photo by Rachel Basela.

Detroit erupts into protests, celebrations following election results

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor November 11, 2020

President-Elect Joe Biden won the state of Michigan Wednesday afternoon on Nov. 4, garnering a mixed reaction. The following days, supporters of President Donald Trump contested the vote count as those...

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