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Red Wave: Republicans Claim Congress

Grace McCarthy, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

On Nov. 5, the Republican Party claimed not only the presidency but also secured control of  both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. This marks a pivotal shift, with Republicans now set to...

Senator Rubio makes his presence known at a 2024 Trump Rally.
Photo by Pedro Portal/Miami Herald

Trump Announces Cabinet Appointees

Frank Yeboah, Feature Editor February 20, 2025

Hours after the announcement of Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, the President-Elect started to appoint members of his cabinet. Susie Wiles, the GOP advisor and operative to Trump’s campaign...

Women’s Health

Hazel Hughes and Aria Hammerstrom February 20, 2025

For the second time in U.S. history, Donald Trump defeated a woman to become the 47th president. This decision has left many women concerned for their futures, as Trump strongly supports the overturning...

One of Trump‘s key points this election has been his policy of repealing Biden’s policies, and with that comes the repealing of climate action laws.
Photo by Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/TNS

Climate

Matt Witten, Managing Editor February 20, 2025

With President-elect Trump making his way back into office this winter, climate change has become a topic of great alarm for many activists and the general public. Trump has frequently made light of climate...

Trump speaks about his tariff plan.
Photo by The Detroit News, Clarence Tabb Jr.

Economy

Grace McCarthy, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

If you have been following the news recently, you’ve likely heard about Donald Trump’s plans regarding tariffs for his future term. But what exactly is a tariff, and why does it matter? A tariff...

Despite protests from the left, proponents of Project 2025 are hoping Trump will carry out the plan‘s policies.
Photo by Steven M. Falk/The Philadelphia Inquirer

Project 2025

Noura Finley, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

Within the first 180 days of Donald Trump’s second term, creators of Project 2025 are hopeful that the Trump administration will implement aspects of the political handbook into American democracy. In...

Trump speaks about border security in Arizona.
Photo by Olivier Touron/AFP

Immigration

Sophia Hou, Online Editor February 20, 2025

Throughout his campaign, former President Trump made consistent threats to revoke certain immigration rights and create a deportation scheme at his rallies. Trump made dubious comments about Haitians and...

Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin may impact his response to the conflict with Ukraine.
Photo by Alexander Kazakov/TASS via Zuma Press

International Relations

Stella Gegax, News Editor February 20, 2025

From abandoning NATO to ending Russia’s war in Ukraine in 24 hours, President-Elect Donald Trump has made broad claims on what he will do to shake up the international community. Trump has fraternized...

Education

Lauren Dixon, Opinion Editor February 20, 2025

On Sept. 13, 2023, Donald Trump pledged to close the Department of Education if he won the 2024 Presidential Election, stating that the federal budget for the department is too great. This past September,...

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February 20, 2025

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