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Trump clashes with Gov. Mills over transgender sports ban

Mallory Waligora, Political 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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Trudeau responds to Trump’s tariffs

Sophia Curran, Features Reporter February 12, 2025

On Feb. 1, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on imports of Canadian goods. Trudeau addressed both Canadian and American citizens...

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Trump signs executive order barring trans women from competing in NCAA women’s sports teams

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor 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, Political 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 criticizes DEI hiring practices after plane crash

Meghan Bareis, Distributor February 12, 2025

On Jan. 29, the American public was left in disbelief when news broke of a plane and military helicopter colliding over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C. Despite authorities having no explanation...

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Trump’s immigration policy begins

Mallory Waligora, Political 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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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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Aggression during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire as Trump’s policy takes shape

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter January 29, 2025

The Israeli government recently gave the green light for a major military operation into the West Bank shortly following the Gaza ceasefire deal. This event shows the fragile political situation in Israel...

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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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Pete Hegseth faces questioning at Senate confirmation hearing

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor January 22, 2025

On Jan. 14, Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced fierce questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing. Hegseth requires Senate confirmation to secure the position, meaning that he needs at...

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Labor unions support Trump’s Labor Secretary pick

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter December 11, 2024

Donald Trump has selected Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a pro-union ex-House Republican, as his administration's Secretary of Labor. Unions and those on the political Left have expressed hope and skepticism about...

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Trump nominates Kash Patel as FBI Director

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter December 11, 2024

Donald Trump said he will nominate Kash Patel as the incoming administration's next FBI Director. Patel is a popular figure in Conservative media with a history serving Trump during his first term. Patel...

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