Weekly News Blast | Nov 19 - 26
On November 20, the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision that drastically weakens the Voting Rights Act of...
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Mackenzie Mathieu
- 4 days ago
- 4 min
Supreme Court Adopts First-Ever "Ethics" Code
On November 13, the Supreme Court of the United States released its first-ever ethics code, attempting to quiet national turmoil over the...
Ashlee Dickey
- Nov 11
- 5 min
Understanding Modern Labor Movements
Global inflation has significantly impacted labor movements, especially in the U.S. Two recent strikes in the country were in response to...
Mackenzie Mathieu
- Oct 26
- 4 min
Impeachment Inquiry into Joe Biden
On September 12, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability initiated an impeachment inquiry into current U.S. President Joe Bid...
Ariel Donato
- Oct 14
- 9 min
Politics Make for the Strangest of Bedfellows as McCarthy is Ousted as Speaker
Following months of Republican Party infighting, on October 3, the House of Representative’s small, far-right Republican flank – joined...
Téa Satariano
- Oct 9
- 3 min
Bidenomics: A Make or Break for Biden's Reelection Campaign
Bidenomics refers to President Joe Biden’s plan for the United States economic come-back following the COVID-19 recession, multiple faile...
Ashlee Dickey
- Oct 7
- 5 min
Overview of Trump’s Cases
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is currently facing four indictments. As he continues to plead his innocence in hopes of securing a se...
Mahsa Forghani
- Oct 4
- 7 min
The DOJ’s Battle with Google and Its Message to Big Tech
Google’s status as one of the most influential tech companies and arguably the most well-known search engine in the world is beginning to...
Lolita Chowdhury
- Sep 25
- 3 min
Hurricane Idalia and Its Effects
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and ended on November 30. Hurricane Idalia was the third hurricane of the...
Maahik Trivedi
- Sep 1
- 3 min
Unveiling the Complexities: Hunter Biden’s Investigation and Its Impacts
The Hunter Biden investigation has recently gained significant attention due to its increasing unpredictability. The investigation, led...
Dhruti Pattabhi
- Aug 29
- 3 min
Nearing the Election Season: 2024 Campaign Updates
For most Americans, polls, lengthy debates, and various booths dotted with red, white, and blue mark the beginning of the fall election...
Lolita Chowdhury
- Aug 29
- 3 min
Governor Greg Abbott’s Controversial Efforts to Stop Illegal Immigration
In recent months, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed new tactics in response to a recent surge of migrants on the U.S. southern bord...
Magdeline Gomes
- Aug 23
- 3 min
Senate Pushes for Legislation on Stronger Judicial Ethics Standards
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill on July 20 that calls for stricter ethical guidelines for the Supreme Court. This decision...
Matthew Inui
- Aug 15
- 4 min
No Labels: The Unlikely Fate of Third-Party Candidates in U.S. Politics
As U.S. voters prepare for the 2024 presidential elections, Republican and Democrat candidates are beginning to declare their candidacies...
Danielle Uehara
- Aug 1
- 3 min
Discontent Surrounds NYC’s New Congestion Pricing Plan
The New York City Council recently approved final plans to build the first congestion pricing program in the United States. The program...
Maahik Trivedi
- Jul 18
- 6 min
2024 Presidential Race: Campaign Updates, Developments, and Analysis
As we gear up for the 2024 presidential race, the political landscape is brewing with fresh campaign developments. With an array of candi...
Lolita Chowdhury
- Jun 28
- 2 min
Trump’s Indictment and the Impact on his Presidential Campaign
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is the only former president in United States history to be indicted on criminal charges. While the in...
Clarissa Sung
- Jun 27
- 3 min
Senators Produce Bipartisan Appeal to be Tough in Seizing Iran oil
In a letter to President Biden, a bipartisan group of senators recently called for increased funding to enable the Department of Homeland...
Lolita Chowdhury
- Jun 6
- 2 min
Drug Shortages Strike the U.S. in the Wake of the Pandemic
The U.S. has witnessed a nationwide shortage of nearly 300 medical drugs in the last few months. This phenomenon has been attributed to r...
Maahik Trivedi
- May 30
- 2 min
An Overview of Section 702: Recent Developments and Implications for Congress and the FBI
The balance between national security and privacy has always been a controversial topic, and a key part of this ongoing discussion is Sec...
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