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

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

Trump Backs Saudi Explanation For Allegedly Murdered Journalist

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer After news broke of the death of a prominent Saudi Arabian journalist mid-October, many turned to President Donald Trump to condemn the actions of the Saudi Arabian government, who many believe killed the journalist. Instead,  Trump said that he sees Saudi Arabia’s explanation of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death as, “credible.” The Saudi Arabian government claims that Khashoggi’s death was an … Continue reading Trump Backs Saudi Explanation For Allegedly Murdered Journalist

Trump’s Demand for Voting Documents May Compromise Privacy of North Carolinians

Peyton Upchurch Staff Writer Due to a recent subpoena issued by the Trump administration, North Carolina election officials may be forced to comply with the release of millions of documents related to voting materials. The subpoena was delivered by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina and was made on behalf of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). … Continue reading Trump’s Demand for Voting Documents May Compromise Privacy of North Carolinians

Former Trump Campaign Chairman Pleads Guilty

Antonio Alamillo Staff Writer On Friday, Sept. 21, Paul Manafort pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy against the United States and obstruction of justice. The former Trump campaign chairman was charged last month on eight of eighteen counts of bank and tax fraud after hiding millions of illegal earnings made lobbying in Ukraine. Before the 2016 presidential election, Manafort worked as a lobbyist for former … Continue reading Former Trump Campaign Chairman Pleads Guilty

The Puerto Rican Death Toll is Significant

Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor On Thursday, September 13, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to declare that “3,000 people did not die in the two hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico.” This is a direct response to the study conducted by researchers at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. Despite the presidential disapproval, the researchers are standing firm with their numbers, … Continue reading The Puerto Rican Death Toll is Significant

Trump Administration Withholds Documents Regarding Supreme Court Confirmation

Tyra Hilliard Staff Writer The Trump administration has been accused of withholding crucial information from the Senate that equates to over 100,000 pages of records from Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh’s time as a lawyer as part of former President George W. Bush’s administration. This scandal has come about in the midst of a hearing Supreme Court confirmation hearing that could change the future of the … Continue reading Trump Administration Withholds Documents Regarding Supreme Court Confirmation

Wheeling and Dealing with Canada and Mexico

Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer As the 25th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement approaches, Trump seeks to expedite his revisions to the document. The changes range from policy concerning car manufacturing outside of the United States, to incorporating more modern limitations on electronic trade. The alterations aren’t without criticism though. President Trump has even gone as far as threatening to officialize the document … Continue reading Wheeling and Dealing with Canada and Mexico

Was America Ever Great?

Rejani King Staff Writer The phrase “Make America Great Again”  has been used by President Donald Trump since he hit the campaign trail in 2016. However, this phrase is not new to American politics. A similar slogan was also used during Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign, and Bill Clinton’s in 1991. During Trump’s campaign, he used the slogan as a means of hope and promise … Continue reading Was America Ever Great?

Aid To Palestine Cut by Trump Administration

Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer A decision by the Trump Administration to cut 200 million dollars in aid to Palestinians was denounced worldwide on Friday, Aug. 31. This aid is intended to help fund a variety of programs throughout Gaza and the West Bank, including different programs that are organized by and through the United Nations. Much of this funding goes towards the United Nations Relief … Continue reading Aid To Palestine Cut by Trump Administration