Politics

Minnesota and Illinois Push Back on ICE Enforcement Tactics

By Max Bae and Jennifer Ji

On Monday, January 12, officials in Minnesota and Illinois filed lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agencies for their military-style…

Venezuela’s New Year

By Maya Tafolla, Politics Editor

What started as an interception of oil tankers culminated in the United States’ invasion of Venezuela and their president, Nicolás Maduro. In a military operation, the U.S. arrived in Venezuela’s…

Trump and Greenland: Peace Is Not A Priority

By Amalia Rosen, Opinions Editor

President Trump continues to push for the annexation of Greenland, threatening tariffs and debating NATO allies, seemingly as a reaction to being “snubbed” of the Nobel Peace Prize. During his…

The Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History

By Maya Tafolla, Politics Editor

The federal government shutdown began on October 1, 2025 due to Congress’ inability to allocate funds for fiscal year 2026. Due to the disagreements, “non- essential” services will remain closed…

2025 Election: A Night of New Beginnings

By Amalia Rosen, Opinions Editor

In a time of political unrest and instability, Tuesday’s elections provided some much needed light with historic wins by women, democrats and more across the country. Voters’ attitudes about President…