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Government Shutdown Longest on Record

Hannah AstinStaff Writer On January 12, the current government shutdown entered its 22nd day, securing its place as the longest government shutdown in United States history.  The previous longest shutdown occurred in December of 1995 during the Clinton administration, and dragged into January of 1996. As the current shutdown continues further into the new year, it carries heavy implications for federal workers, government functions and … Continue reading Government Shutdown Longest on Record

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North Carolina to Become Final state to Implement, “Raise the Age”

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer In December 2019, North Carolina will become the final state in the United States to implement legislation known as, “Raise the Age.” These laws would mandate that the criminal justice system treat 16 and 17 year olds as juveniles rather than as adults in regards to arrests, trials and convictions.  In the past, 16 and 17 year olds were often prosecuted as … Continue reading North Carolina to Become Final state to Implement, “Raise the Age”

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North Carolina Policy Makers Working to Redraw Voting District Maps

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer In 2019, the United Supreme Court ruled that federal judges were unauthorized to issue decisions on state-level political gerrymandering cases. This decision, however, included an opinion on states’ ability to address and rule on such issues however they see fit.  Within four months of the Supreme Court decision, North Carolina judges heard two cases regarding political gerrymandering in the state, striking down … Continue reading North Carolina Policy Makers Working to Redraw Voting District Maps

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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Held in Contempt of Court

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer A federal court ruled in favor of fining United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos $100,000 for being in contempt of court after she neglected to stop loan payment collections from former students of a now-obsolete group of for-profit colleges.  The decision arises from a 2017 class action lawsuit filed on behalf of former Corinthian Colleges students against the Department of Education.  … Continue reading Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Held in Contempt of Court

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California Representative to Resign in Light of Ethics Investigation

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer Rep. Katie Hill, who represents the state of California under the Democratic Party, has announced her resignation after the rise of an impending ethics investigation. The ongoing investigation appeared after allegations were made stating that Hill had an unprofessional sexual relationship with someone belonging to her congressional staff. “It is with a broken heart that today I announce my resignation from Congress,” … Continue reading California Representative to Resign in Light of Ethics Investigation

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Former North Carolina US Senator Kay Hagan Dies at Age 66

Hannah AstinStaff Writer On Oct. 28, former North Carolina US Senator and first female Democratic Senator to represent the state, Kay Hagan, died in her Greensboro home. She was 66 years old.  Hagan died in her sleep after a three-year battle with encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain caused by the Powassan virus.  “We are heartbroken to share that Kay left us unexpectedly this morning,” … Continue reading Former North Carolina US Senator Kay Hagan Dies at Age 66

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Businessmen Linked to Giuliani Accused of Foreign Campaign Contributions Plead Not Guilty

Myra BariStaff Writer On Thursday, Oct. 17, two businessmen accused of illegally donating foreign money into Republican campaigns with association to Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, pleaded not guilty in a federal court located in Manhattan. The two businessmen, David Correia and Andrey Kukushkin, had purportedly worked with Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman to illegally donate foreign funds to a Trump-linked PAC. In a recent … Continue reading Businessmen Linked to Giuliani Accused of Foreign Campaign Contributions Plead Not Guilty

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Energy Secretary Rick Perry to Resign from Trump Administration

Christopher BouzaneStaff Writer President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday, Oct. 17 to reporters in Fort Worth, Texas that Former Governor of Texas and current Energy Secretary Rick Perry (R-TX) will be retiring from his cabinet position by the end of November. Despite Perry calling then-candidate Trump “a cancer of conservatism” in the 2016 election when both candidates works to gain the Republican party’s nomination, Trump chose … Continue reading Energy Secretary Rick Perry to Resign from Trump Administration

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2020 G7 Location to be Moved from Trump Private Resort

Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer The Group of Seven (G-7) is an economic inter-governmental organization made up of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The nations that make it up make up the seven largest IMF-described advanced economies. At various points in its history, the organization was known as the Group of Eight and the Group of Six due to different … Continue reading 2020 G7 Location to be Moved from Trump Private Resort

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Greensboro City Council Receiving Backlash On New Rules

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer The mayor of Greensboro is receiving backlash after the placement of new rules that some Greensboro citizens say violate their right to free speech. As of Oct. 2, the public speaking rules that Mayor Nancy Vaughan of Greensboro situated in place were put into full swing. The mayor verbally listed the fresh regulations after a separate meeting with Chuck Watts, City Attorney, … Continue reading Greensboro City Council Receiving Backlash On New Rules

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