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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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Marco Rubio as Secretary of State: Who is he?

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter November 27, 2024

Donald Trump has nominated Senator Marco Rubio as the next administration's Secretary of State. Some see this as a break from Trump's foreign policy record, while others see Rubio as a safe and stable...

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Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense: Who is he?

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter November 27, 2024

Donald Trump has selected Pete Hegseth, Fox News host, author and Army veteran, as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth is a conservative commentator with many traditional viewpoints and a strongly Conservative...

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Karoline Leavitt selected as Trump’s press secretary

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor November 27, 2024

In light of Donald Trump’s win, the president-elect is currently choosing members to fill his staff before his inauguration in January. One of the most pivotal and public roles of the White House administration...

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