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Hawaii faces a steep decline in tourism following rising vacation costs, among other factors. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Dana Hutchinson, Feb. 23, 2017)

Hawaii’s tourism industry is suffering

By Parisa Burton | Apr. 22, 2025

Hawaii has witnessed a devastating decline in the number of tourist visits in recent years, with nearly half a million fewer tourists in 2025 compared to pre-pandemic levels. The island relies on visitors for its tourism industry to thrive, yet travelers often feel deterred from vacationing in the Aloha State at all, partly due to Maui Mayor Richard Bissen’s plan to eliminate thousands of vacation rentals, according to Beat of Hawaii. 

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 President Trump’s senior advisor Elon Musk has clashed with top trade advisor Peter Navarro pertaining to tariffs. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Gage Skidmore, Feb. 20, 2025)

Elon Musk and top trade advisor Peter Navarro clash over tariff plans

By Zo Terrana | Apr. 17, 2025

Tech billionaire and President Trump’s senior advisor Elon Musk has recently clashed with top trade advisor Peter Navarro pertaining to the tariff sector. Navarro drew the ire of Musk in an CNBC interview, stating that Elon Musk is a car assembler that wants cheap foreign parts. Navarro also criticized multinational auto company Tesla, stating that the company is “not a car manufacturer,” according to USA Today. Navarro ultimately ended the interview by stating that “all is good with Elon,” according to NBC News.

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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services sees large-scale job cuts following President Trump’s orders. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Solomon Navarro, March 11, 2021)

Trump administration set to purge thousands of Department of Health and Human Service jobs

By Zo Terrana | Apr. 13, 2025

The United States Department of Health and Human Services has seen a drastic cut in the agency's number of jobs due to the efforts of President Donald Trump’s administration. The HHS, a cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government, may see up to 10,000 employees laid off, according to CBS News. This number was doubled as another 10,000 employees took “early retirement and voluntary separation offers,” CBS news reported.

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Tesla's electric vehicle sales have plummeted following CEO Elon Musk's recent political decisions. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Paul Goyette, March 22, 2025)

Tesla sales plummet amid Elon Musk backlash

By Brinda Patel | Apr. 9, 2025

After Elon Musk voiced his support for President Donald Trump’s administration and far right parties in Europe, Tesla has now become a subject of boycotts and political protests. Musk’s right-wing shift is not sitting well with Tesla shareholders and potential buyers, a majority of whom identify as liberal, according to PBS.

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Thousands anti-Trump demonstrations emerge in cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Can Pac Swire, April 5, 2025)

Nationwide anti-Trump protests emerge in response to controversial executive actions

By Parisa Burton | Apr. 9, 2025

A series of mass anti-Trump protests emerged in cities nationwide on April 5 in response to Social Security, healthcare, tariffs and education slashes, as well as crackdowns on immigration. Organizations including the grassroots movement Indivisible and public policy advocacy group MoveOn spearheaded the “Hands Off” protests, according to the The New York Times. 

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The Black Lives Matter street mural in Washington, D.C. began dismantlement on March 10. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / G. Edward Johnson, March 10, 2025)

Black Lives Matter Plaza dismantled in Washington, D.C.

By Brinda Patel | Mar. 31, 2025

After President Donald Trump pledged to eliminate “wokeness” in America, construction workers began removing the city’s Black Lives Matter street mural in Washington, D.C., on March 10. The Trump administration also recently revived congressional efforts to put Washington back under direct federal control, according to AP News. 

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Czech leaders condemn President Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Jitka Tomečková, May 14, 2024)

Czech leaders respond to rising Trump-Ukrainian tensions

By Andrea Kuruc | Mar. 14, 2025

President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has triggered a fury of responses from the Czech Republic. The Feb. 28 meeting was expected to discuss ongoing United States involvement in Ukraine’s defense against Russian invasion. However, talks ended abruptly after contentious debate, much of which focused on Zelenskyy’s gratitude for U.S. financial and military assistance. 

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President Trump delivered a controversial speech to the joint session of Congress. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons /  President Donald J. Trump, March 4, 2025)

Donald Trump addresses joint session of Congress

By Zo Terrana | Mar. 12, 2025

President Donald Trump delivered a  joint session address lasting one hour and 50 minutes to Congress on March 4 at the United States Capitol. In this address, Trump spoke on a variety of topics, including the economy, education system and cutting government waste through the Department of Government Efficacy. Trump also spoke of his tariff plan for foreign countries and the Russia-Ukraine war. 

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President Trump’s Greenland takeover plan has sparked disapproval from its citizens. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Giles Laurent, July 28, 2023)

Trump’s Greenland land grab met with disapproval from Greenlanders

By Zo Terrana | Mar. 5, 2025

President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal of the United States buying Greenland has drawn disapproval from a majority of Greenlanders, according to a poll produced by Danish publication Berlingske. According to NPR, Trump initially introduced this proposal on Truth Social in December 2024, stating, “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”

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The People’s Union USA organized an economic blackout aimed to protest corporate DEI rollbacks and emphasize consumer power. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Robert T Bell, March 19, 2013)

24-hour economic blackout protests corporate DEI rollbacks

By Parisa Burton | Mar. 4, 2025

A 24-hour economic blackout on Feb. 28 aimed to stall all economic activity, predominantly targeting major corporations to show power elites that everyday consumers are the backbone of the economy. The movement, organized by The People’s Union USA, gained momentum among American customers on social media platforms. 

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