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Hegseth accidentally leaks Yemen airstrike plans with journalist

Meghan Bareis, Political Reporter April 2, 2025

United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has made headlines after exposing Yemen airstrike plans to a group chat with the Editor-in-Chief of the Atlantic Journal. Hegseth mistakenly added Jeffery...

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Second Palestinian protester arrested at Columbia University 

Meghan Bareis, Political Reporter March 19, 2025

On Friday, March 14, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that immigration officials had arrested a second pro-Palestinian protester at Columbia University and revoked the visa of another...

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Trump administration to decide what news organizations partake in the White House Press Pool 

Sophia Curran, Features Reporter March 19, 2025

On Feb. 25, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the Trump administration would be choosing what news outlets are allowed to interview Donald Trump in the White House Press Pool. The...

Immigration in the Trump era: A fireside chat

Immigration in the Trump era: A fireside chat

Meghan Bareis, Political Reporter March 12, 2025

On the evening of Mar. 7, Oakland clubs and organizations hosted a panel discussion on immigration in the Trump era. This group of organizations included Creating American & International Relationships...

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Uncertainty looms over the future of the Department of Education

Meghan Bareis, Political Reporter March 12, 2025

The Department of Education (DEO) has been a central focus point for President Donald Trump’s administration. Throughout the campaign, Trump criticized the department, appealing to conservative followers...

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Trump delivers joint address to Congress

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor March 12, 2025

On March 4, President Donald Trump gave remarks before a joint session of Congress. During his speech, Trump highlighted key initiatives of the administration, touching on subjects such as immigration...

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Catholic Bishops sue the​ Trump administration

Meghan Bareis, Political Reporter March 12, 2025

Catholic Bishops have found themselves ethically and legally opposed to the Trump administration's immigration policy. With intense and massive deportation efforts, U.S. Bishops have sued the Trump administration...

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Michigan automotive industry granted delay on tariffs

Sophia Curran, Features Reporter March 12, 2025

The Michigan automotive industry will not be impacted by tariffs for one month as a way to prevent economic losses. On Feb. 5, President Donald Trump’s administration announced a postponement of 25%...

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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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