Venezuela’s New Year
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…
Politics
Trump Administration Freezes Funding for Democratic States, Threatens More Cuts
On January 6, the Trump administration and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) froze $10 billion in child-care and family assistance funds for five Democratic states. The impacted states,…
Minnesota and Illinois Push Back on ICE Enforcement Tactics
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…
Trump and Greenland: Peace Is Not A Priority
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…
Surprisingly Smooth: Trump and Mamdani Find Common Ground
On Friday, November 21, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani visited the White House to meet with President Donald Trump. While many expected this meeting to be a major clash…
The Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History
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…
The Second Wave of ‘No Kings’ Protests Sweep the Nation
On October 18, 2025, a second wave of ‘No Kings Protests’ swept the nation. More than 2700 events were seen across all 50 states. Protesters were there for a number…
Millions in Birth Control Stockpiled in Belgium as the U.S. Attempts Incineration
In early September, when the Trump administration stated they were planning to incinerate $9.7 million worth of birth control in Belgium, it meant that millions of women in crisis-setting countries…
‘Illegal Alien’: The Most Dehumanizing Term in Politics
When one thinks of the term ‘alien,’ the mind naturally conjures up the image of a big, green, ugly creature with huge black eyes from an unknown origin. An alien…
2025 Election: A Night of New Beginnings
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…