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Five Dead in London Terror Attacks

March 31, 2017

After a terror attack on London that claimed five lives, President Trump offered “the full support of the U.S. government” in the investigation and finding those responsible, according to Press Secretary...

Ice Arrests Cause Concern in U.S.

February 24, 2017

U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement arrested 600 people across 11 states, and detained 40 more in one week. It still remains unclear whether or not the recent actions taken by ICE are routine or...

Documentary Puts New Perspective on 13th Amendment

February 24, 2017

“The 13th”, a documentary by Ava DuVernay, follows the path of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery “except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.”...

Incident Prompts New Legislation to Protect Officials

February 10, 2017

Former 74th North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory being chased and taunted in D.C could lead to stronger legislation help protect public officials. Just one day following the Women’s March on D.C, crowds...

“Muslim Ban” Causes Controversy

February 10, 2017

Global tempers flared over the “Muslim ban” after President Trump signed an executive order concerning immigration on Jan. 27 that prevents citizens of seven different Muslim-majority countries from...

A Guide to Donald Trump’s Executive Orders

February 10, 2017

President Donald Trump is making good on his “First 100 Days” action plan by signing eight executive orders within his first two weeks as president. The first executive order went into effect on Jan....

DeVos Named Secretary of Education

February 9, 2017

Donald Trump drew attention by running for president without significant political experience. His newly confirmed Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, is in a similar situation. For DeVos, that lack of...

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