States Attempting to Add Changes to Medicaid

Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer A Federal District Court judge has halted an attempt by the state of Kentucky to impose work requirements on people benefiting from Medicaid. Judge James E. Boasberg of the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia stopped the Medicaid changes for the sake of preventing an estimated 95,000 low-income Kentucky citizens from losing access to healthcare through Medicaid. According to … Continue reading States Attempting to Add Changes to Medicaid

Plane Stolen and Crashed at Seattle-Tacoma Airport

Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer The man behind a recent plane hijacking caper at the Seattle-Tacoma Airport has been identified by Washington state law enforcement agencies. As Friday came to a close on Aug. 10, 29-year-old Richard Russell made his way through the Seattle-Tacoma Airport where he then took control over an empty plane. He then flew the plane for approximately 60 minutes, ending his journey … Continue reading Plane Stolen and Crashed at Seattle-Tacoma Airport

NC Board of Education’s Gridlock May End as New Seats Are Up For Grabs

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer Two members of North Carolina’s top Board of Education, Bill Cobey and Becky Taylor, will be leaving their positions despite the fact that their terms do not end until next year. Due to their resignations, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper will have the authority to fill their seats without the permission of his Republican counterparts. For months, Democratic Gov. Cooper … Continue reading NC Board of Education’s Gridlock May End as New Seats Are Up For Grabs

Three-Judge Panel Convened in Case Regarding Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Hannah Astin Staff Writer A Wake County Superior Court judge has called for the appointment of a three-judge panel to hear arguments concerning the ballot language for four proposed constitutional amendments. These amendments, spearheaded by the GOP majority in the North Carolina General Assembly, have faced challenges from Democrats since their proposal in July. Attorneys for Governor Roy Cooper, Clean Air Carolina and the North … Continue reading Three-Judge Panel Convened in Case Regarding Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Former White House Advisor Under Attack for Tell-All Memoir

MaryKent Wolff News Editor A former White House aide who previously completed on President Donald Trump’s reality show, “The Apprentice,” is now under attack by the Trump administration after releasing a tell-all book and tapes about the administration. Omarosa Manigault Newman announced in 2016 during Trump’s presidential campaign that she would be serving as the Director of African-American Outreach for the campaign. In December 2016, … Continue reading Former White House Advisor Under Attack for Tell-All Memoir

Numerous Local Officials Rejecting Contracts with ICE

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer  Many local regions around the United States are rejecting or ending contracts with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite the possible millions of dollars they could bring in through those contracts. Many municipalities are currently debating whether to cooperate with ICE, particularly areas in need of money and potential jobs. Recently, ICE has been under scrutiny for holding undocumented immigrants … Continue reading Numerous Local Officials Rejecting Contracts with ICE

The Debate on the Next Supreme Court Justice

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer  With all of the current affairs in national politics, it may seem hard to keep track of important information and issues. However, one new issue stands above the rest, having the ability to drastically affect the future of this nation’s legislation for decades: deciding who will be the newest United States Supreme Court Justice. The process of choosing a new Justice … Continue reading The Debate on the Next Supreme Court Justice

N.C. Republicans Call Special Session for New State Constitution Amendments

Hannah Astin Staff Writer  On July 24, the North Carolina state legislature met to discuss the six state constitutional amendments set to appear on the ballot this November. The Republican-controlled legislature previously approved these amendments with a veto-proof majority. These amendments include changes to the State Constitution affecting the rights of crime victims, the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife, a cap on the … Continue reading N.C. Republicans Call Special Session for New State Constitution Amendments

North Carolina General Assembly Proposes Controversial Amendments to State Constitution

Hannah Astin Staff Writer  The North Carolina General Assembly hopes to see new amendments to the state constitution added to November’s ballot. When the General Assembly session closed last week, six new amendments had been approved on a variety of subjects, including the rights of crime victims, the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife, a cap on the state income tax, selection for judicial … Continue reading North Carolina General Assembly Proposes Controversial Amendments to State Constitution

12 Russian Military Intelligence Officers Charged For Meddling in the 2016 Elections

Alicia Connelly Staff Writer  The United States Grand Jury’s special councilman, Robert Mueller, has officially charged 12 Russian military intelligence officers with conducting a “large-scale cyber operations to interfere with the 2016 U.S. presidential election.” This indictment provides in-depth descriptions of the tactics used to perform the alleged Russian cyber attacks against a range of U.S. political targets. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein spoke on … Continue reading 12 Russian Military Intelligence Officers Charged For Meddling in the 2016 Elections