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Mid-decade Redistricting Battle Unfolds Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Texas state legislature has moved forward with a plan to redraw districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, hoping to pick up more seats in the House of Representatives and secure the Republican majority there. This plan was pushed for by Trump, the success of whose legislative agenda will be affected by the outcome of the 2026 election. In addition to the current Republican majority in the House being quite slim, midterm elections historically favor the minority party
Leana Sung
Aug 284 min read


Inside the Epstein Files: What Has Happened?
In recent news, there has been much discourse between Democrats and Republicans on the release of the Epstein files. These files pertain to Jeffery Epstein, who notoriously ran numerous sex trafficking rings on his private island in the US Virgin Islands. He is famously well-connected to numerous political figures, including current US President Donald Trump and former US President Bill Clinton, which is drawing cries from both political parties for the release of the Epstein
Arnav Goyal
Aug 283 min read


New State Laws Banning Cell Phones in School
School leaders have been debating the role of handheld electronics in classrooms since before smartphones even existed. In the 80s, pagers were the most desired communication of the century among teenagers. By the 2000s, smartphones became the new desired object.
Garavi Trivedi
Aug 122 min read


World Court Reaffirms Climate Obligations in Advisory Opinion
The World Court issued an advisory opinion on each country’s obligation to lower their carbon emissions on July 23, 2025. The statement discussed past climate treaties and the requirements of each country to help combat global warming.
Caroline O'Leary
Aug 102 min read


Weekly News Blast | July 28 - August 4
President Trump and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick established on Sunday that if countries do not initiate a deal with the U.
Sharbin Sajadpour
Aug 42 min read


US Tariffs and Trade Tensions
It has been six months since Donald Trump returned to the White House for his second term as President of the United States.
Siddharth Somisetty
Jul 153 min read


Weekly News Blast | July 8 - July 15
(Juan Sanchez/Unsplash) MAGA Base Disapproval of Trump Administration Recent Actions Ever since Donald Trump came down that escalator in...
Siddharth Somisetty
Jul 132 min read


Weekly News Blast | June 30 - July 7
Big Beautiful Bill Passes Senate and House, Signed Into Law by President
Sharbin Sajadpour
Jul 72 min read


America's Ban on TikTok
What is TikTok?Â
TikTok is a social media platform where users can create, share, and discover short videos that are typically 15 seconds
Sharbin Sajadpour
Feb 72 min read


Trump’s 2024 Victory Sparks Renewed Debate Over the Electoral College
​​The Electoral College was established by the Founding Fathers as part of the U.S. Constitution, with the goal of balancing the election of
Mahsa Forghani
Dec 5, 20244 min read


Southern California Wildfires: A Persistent Threat to Communities and Ecosystems
Devastating wildfires that scorched thousands of acres, displaced communities, and tested emergency response capabilities, have once again l
Nitin Janath
Nov 29, 20244 min read


Highlights and Takeaways from the Harris-Trump Debate
Throughout the debate, Trump seemed to be on offense, continuously attacking President Joe Biden for lacking performance since he dropped ou
Sharbin Sajadpour
Nov 17, 20243 min read


The LIFE Act Returns: Georgia's Six-Week Abortion Ban and the New State Power Dynamic
The Georgia Supreme Court's decision to reinstate the six-week abortion ban marks a significant milestone in the post-Roe v. Wade landscape,
Nitin Janath
Nov 9, 20244 min read


Georgia Supreme Court Reinstates Six-Week Abortion Ban
On October 7 at 5:00 p.m., a ruling in Georgia returned the state to its prior abortion ban, thus preventing abortion after approximately si
Mackenzie Mathieu
Oct 30, 20243 min read


Hurricane Milton: Lives Disrupted Across Florida
Hurricane Milton made headlines as it approached the coast of Florida, bringing with it strong winds, heavy rain, and significant concerns
Apurvasai Lakshmanan
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Kamala Harris Accepts DNC Nomination
President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, necessitating a new Democratic candidate. In order to receive the Democratic
Sharbin Sajadpour
Oct 11, 20243 min read


The Two-Party System in America
From the advent of its foundation, America has practically been defined by its political landscape, or, more so, its political divisions. Th
Rashmi Karthik
Sep 17, 20244 min read


Hurricane Beryl Ravages the Caribbean, Yucatán Peninsula, and Texas
Originating as a tropical wave off the coast of Africa, Hurricane Beryl formed on June 29, 2024, and rapidly grew to become the first major
Mahsa Forghani
Jul 19, 20245 min read


A Recap of the First Presidential Debate
On June 27, 2024, after uncertainty following former president Donald Trump's highly notorious trial and subsequent convictions, the two fro
Sharbin Sajadpour
Jul 14, 20243 min read


The U.S. Border Security Battle: A Comprehensive Overview
With immigration shaping the elections that will decide control of Congress, Democrats are trying to outflank Republicans and convince voter
Nitin Janath
Jul 6, 20243 min read
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