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Mueller Report Submitted to the Department of Justice

Hannah AstinStaff Writer In his 300-page report submitted to the Department of Justice, special counsel Robert Mueller did not find that Donald Trump’s campaign or associates knowingly colluded with Russia to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential campaign. In his report, Mueller did not conclude whether the President committed obstruction of justice, but it also, “does not exonerate him.” Attorney General William Barr wrote … Continue reading Mueller Report Submitted to the Department of Justice

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President Trump Focuses on Free Speech in Higher Ed with New Executive Order

Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer In the wake of his remarks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restricting access to federal research grants to universities that, “promote free inquiry,” on Thursday, March 21. The Presidential order comes as a response to a concern of his, namely that many colleges and universities foster atmospheres that silence beliefs and … Continue reading President Trump Focuses on Free Speech in Higher Ed with New Executive Order

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Senator Tillis Backtracks on Promise to Oppose Trump National Emergency

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer As of March 14, 2019, Senator Thom Tillis is now backing President Trump’s border wall emergency declaration, even after promising to oppose him. The senator from North Carolina was counted to be among other Republican objectors to bring a resolution against Trump’s plan to use his power to override congress to obtain billions of dollars for his border wall. “As a U.S. … Continue reading Senator Tillis Backtracks on Promise to Oppose Trump National Emergency

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U.S. Government Possibly Collecting Journalist names, Causing Concern

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer According to a recent report from National Public Radio (NPR), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security facilitated an interagency-created documentation of journalists involved in reporting on the migrant caravan incident on the Southwest border in 2018. The database also includes activists present at the scene, and may lead to an additional investigation and screening into the people involved. Although a representative from … Continue reading U.S. Government Possibly Collecting Journalist names, Causing Concern

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Bill to Raise the Federal Minimum Wage Passed in House Committee

Hannah AstinStaff Writer Democrats in the House of Representatives have introduced a new bill to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour by 2024. The bill also plans to remove the “subminimum” wages for tipped workers, workers with disabilities and young workers. The House Committee on Education and Labor voted along party lines to pass the bill 28-20. This sets the … Continue reading Bill to Raise the Federal Minimum Wage Passed in House Committee

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Michael Cohen Testifies before Congress about Work for President Trump

Hannah AstinStaff Writer On March 6, Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former “fixer” and right-hand man testified in front of the House Intelligence Committee, talking about his work for the president during the 2016 campaign. During the hearing, Cohen called his former boss a racist and a con man. In his opening statement, Cohen explained how he made payments on behalf of Trump to women alleging … Continue reading Michael Cohen Testifies before Congress about Work for President Trump

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Emergency Funds Are For Emergencies, Not A Wall

Ethan BeaulieuStaff Writer On Feb. 15, President Donald Trump announced that he would declare a national emergency in order to tap into reserve funds and build a wall at the southern border. Now, regardless of whether or not you believe there should be a border wall, this should alarm you. Our system of government is cemented in the belief that no particular branch should dominate … Continue reading Emergency Funds Are For Emergencies, Not A Wall

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President Trump Gives Annual State of the Union Address

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer On Tuesday, Feb. 5, President Trump issued the 2019 State of the Union Address. Although a large portion of his speech was spent calling for unity in the divided U.S. government, the President found a way to reiterate his intentions of pushing for the harsh immigration reforms that have polarized Congress since the beginning of his presidency.   “We must reject the … Continue reading President Trump Gives Annual State of the Union Address

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement Returns to Headlines

Marisa SloanStaff Writer From President Trump’s travel ban prohibiting the issuance of visas to citizens of largely-Muslim countries to his attempts to use the legal status of DACA recipients as a gambling piece in his crusade for a border wall, there has been no shortage of topics with which to discuss. Recently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border control have taken center stage once … Continue reading Immigration and Customs Enforcement Returns to Headlines

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The Trans Military Ban is a Step Backwards

Bruce CaseStaff Writer The Supreme court recently voted to reinstate President Trump’s order to ban transgender individuals from the military, staying true to another one of his campaign promises and another one of his tweets. Starting with a tweet in July of 2017 that said, “the United States Government will not accept or allow… transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military.” … Continue reading The Trans Military Ban is a Step Backwards

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