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Trump Administration to Send Troops to Middle East after Saudi Arabia Oil Attack

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer Mark Esper, United States Secretary of Defense, announced on September 20,  that the United States of America will be sending troops to the Middle East as the country’s, “first step,” in the wake of an attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. Details about the new movement remains unknown to the public. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph Dunford, … Continue reading Trump Administration to Send Troops to Middle East after Saudi Arabia Oil Attack

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President Trump: Impeachment and 2020

R.A BrockStaff Writer/Copy Editor In light of recent events, President Trump may or may not have laid the last straw that would break the camel’s back. Last week, a whistleblower complaint surfaced from a currently unnamed CIA officer in regard to a phone call made between the U.S President and Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, on July 25, 2019.  During the call, Trump had asked Ukraine’s … Continue reading President Trump: Impeachment and 2020

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President Trump Invited Taliban Representatives to Camp David

Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer A series of astonishing revelations rocked the internet after President Donald J. Trump took to Twitter to reveal that he had invited leaders of the infamous terror group known as the Taliban to Camp David on Saturday, Sept. 7. He was doing this for the purpose of furthering peace talks between the United States and the terrorist organization. He revealed this while … Continue reading President Trump Invited Taliban Representatives to Camp David

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Robert Mueller Releases 450-Page Redacted Report

Hannah AstinStaff Writer Special Counsel Robert Mueller released his 450-page redacted report on April 18, after almost two years of investigation into whether the Trump campaign knowingly conspired with Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election. The Mueller report also includes details concerning whether Trump tried to obstruct justice during the course of the investigation. Ahead of the release, Attorney General William Barr released a … Continue reading Robert Mueller Releases 450-Page Redacted Report

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Family Politics

Courtney CordozaStaff Writer It is difficult to be apolitical in 2019. With the Trump Administration in office, there has been a surge of political activism. That activism then leads to debates. While these debates can be civil and educational, they can also quickly turn sour. This is especially true between family members. Discussions with those outside of your political affiliation can be like dancing on … Continue reading Family Politics

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Ignorance Is Not A “Sense of Humor,” Stephen Moore

Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Trump is under fire once again for one of his nominees. This time it is Stephen Moore, economic commentator and former Trump campaign advisor, for the Federal Reserve Board. There are a lot of reasons why this potential pick concerns people, including the fact that he is quoted saying, “Capitalism is more important than democracy.” Not only does he want to … Continue reading Ignorance Is Not A “Sense of Humor,” Stephen Moore

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House Votes to Keep Government Agencies From Inquiring about Criminal History on Job Applications

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer As of early February, the House voted to ‘Ban the Box.’ The box refers to questions that inquire about an applicant’s criminal history on applications, which would become illegal for employers of federal agencies and contractors to ask about. The newly confidential information would be discussed once applicants are offered a conditional employment offer.   The change would allow the “Fair Chance … Continue reading House Votes to Keep Government Agencies From Inquiring about Criminal History on Job Applications

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Ilhan Omar Recieves Death Threats

Hannah AstinStaff Writer A New York man has been arrested and charged in connection to a threat to assault and murder Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat and Muslim lawmaker from Minnesota. Omar was elected to the House of Representatives in November 2018 as one of the two first Muslim women elected to Congress. The United States Department of Justice said in a statement that the … Continue reading Ilhan Omar Recieves Death Threats

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Lack of Attention Leads to Medical Issues at Border

Marisa SloanStaff Writer In February, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border in order to reroute federal funds towards the construction of a wall as a means of deterring illegal immigration. However, the government is failing to provide money towards the humanitarian crisis developing in border cities like El Paso, Texas. As the flow of migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. … Continue reading Lack of Attention Leads to Medical Issues at Border

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U.S. could take up to 2 years to identify separated immigrant families

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer According to court documents filed by federal officials on April 5, it may now take up to two years to locate and identify thousands of immigrant children that were separated from their parents at the southern border within the past two years. After an investigation by government auditors in January, a report revealed that the Trump administration had likely separated thousands more … Continue reading U.S. could take up to 2 years to identify separated immigrant families

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