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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

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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

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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?

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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

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Trump Attempts to Silence Critics With The Revocation of Security Clearance

Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer Trump has always had a troubled relationship with our right to freedom of expression. Now, he has actively and publicly made attempts to silence his critics. His most recent attempt is the abrupt revocation of security clearances from both current and former U.S. officials. Many of those who had their clearance taken were involved in the Mueller case or had been … Continue reading Trump Attempts to Silence Critics With The Revocation of Security Clearance

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Cohen Pleads Guilty; Implicates President Trump

MaryKent Wolff News Editor Almost five months after having his home raided by the FBI, a former lawyer for President Donald Trump has plead guilty to eight criminal counts and directly implicated the president. Michael Cohen, who has worked as Trump’s personal attorney since the early 2000’s, took a plea deal on Tuesday, Aug. 21. The charges against him included tax evasion, campaign finance violations, … Continue reading Cohen Pleads Guilty; Implicates President Trump

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Former CIA Director’s Security Clearance Retracted by Trump

Laura Ashley Powell Staff Writer   A former CIA Director from the Obama Administration has had his security clearance revoked by President Trump, who claims that the former director’s conduct as of late has been “erratic.” John Brennan, the former CIA director, has openly criticized the president and called Trump’s insistence on there being no collusion “hogwash.” Trump has threatened to take away the security … Continue reading Former CIA Director’s Security Clearance Retracted by Trump

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Three Obvious Reasons Trump’s Space Force is a Bad Idea

Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer At first, I didn’t want to write this article because I felt it wasn’t necessary. I thought “I shouldn’t have to explain why that’s a horrible idea. What could there be to say about a half-baked idea to make Starship Troopers a reality?” Well, unexpectedly, Trump is actually trying to make the unrealistic into a reality. And, since he has decided … Continue reading Three Obvious Reasons Trump’s Space Force is a Bad Idea

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Officials React to Trump’s Claim on His Ability to Pardon Self

Luciano Gonzalez Staff Writer  This past week, President Donald Trump has stated online and to the press that he has the power to pardon himself. “As has been stated by numerous legal scholars, I have the absolute right to PARDON myself, but why would I do that when I have done nothing wrong?” said Trump on Twitter. “In the meantime, the never-ending Witch Hunt, led … Continue reading Officials React to Trump’s Claim on His Ability to Pardon Self

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F.B.I. Raids Home of Trump’s Personal Attorney

  MaryKent Wolff Staff Writer President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, is currently under investigation by the US Justice Department for his business dealings. “Today, the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York executed a series of search warrants and seized the privileged communications between my client, Michael Cohen, and his clients,” said Stephen Ryan, his lawyer. The FBI raided Cohen’s … Continue reading F.B.I. Raids Home of Trump’s Personal Attorney

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