President Trump’s executive order banning refugees sparked chaos and confusion that rippled through law enforcement agencies, airports and foreign nations trying to grasp the concept of the new policy.
President Trump’s first two nominations confirmed
With a Trump presidency already in effect, the nation will soon know the full cabinet of Trump’s presidency. The Senate confirmed President Trump’s first Cabinet members Friday, January 20, formally approving his defense secretary and the secretary for homeland security.
Perks of being US President
The many perks that comes along with being president is impeccable. The president is given preferential treatment, after all, it’s a big job. Should presidents have to waste time doing their own laundry and buying plane tickets when they’re signing legislation and dispatching troops?
Patagonia will donate 100% of its Black Friday sales
Outdoor Apparel Company Pantagonia announced Monday it will donate a 100% of its Black Friday sales, estimated to be over $2 million to grassroots environmental groups. Read More
President Obama’s legacy
ABC News-President Obama waves to citizens of Denver after a campaign speech for his second term
With only 44 days left in office, President Obama’s legacy will live on, from his monumental decision to legalize gay marriage to the affordable healthcare act that allows students to stay on their parent’s insurance until the age of 26. Read More
Gwen Ifill, renowned journalist dies at 61
NBC News-Gwen Ifill speaks onstage at a PBS Election Coverage panel during the 2012 Summer TCA tour
Pioneering news journalist, Gwen Ifill died Monday after a long-fought battle with uterine cancer at age 61. Ifill was the host of PBS’ Washington Week and co-host of PBS NewsHour. She covered seven presidential campaigns and moderated the vice presidential debates in 2004 and 2008. Ifill covered national newspapers before transitioning to broadcast journalism. Read More
Kamala Harris becomes the second Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate
On Election Day, California made history electing the first new U.S senator in 24 years and the first Black politician in history to represent the state. Kamala Harris is the second Black woman elected to the U.S. senate. Read More
Black Republicans have no hope for Trump
Leondra Head | Local & World Editor It’s no secret that Donald Trump’s poll numbers among African Americans is significantly low. According to MSNBC, African American voters tend to vote for De…
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Charlotte in chaos after police shooting
Leondra Head | Local & World Editor After nearly two weeks of protests in Charlotte, North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory lifts the city-wide curfew as rallies against police killing of Keith L…
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President plans for Supreme Court nomination
Leondra Head | Local & World Editor Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death left Washington in an epic political battle. His replacement on the Supreme Court could lead to a historic chang…
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