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Ice raids in Newark, New Jersey and other cities spark controversy. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, February 7, 2017)

Trump Administration ramps up ICE raids in effort to crackdown immigration

By Fiona Espinoza-Castro | Feb. 6, 2025

During President Donald Trump’s first week in office, Americans witnessed federal immigration enforcement intensify under his administration. The effects of his administration’s policies have been felt on local ground in Newark, New Jersey, where the business Ocean Seafood Depot was targeted. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were seen rounding up both undocumented immigrants and American citizens, Reuters reported.

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Donald Trump has now begun selecting executive department heads for his administration (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Donald Trump Cabinet meeting 2017-03-13 04” by the Office of the President of the United States. March 13, 2017). 

President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet choices

By Fiona Espinoza-Castro | Dec. 4, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has begun selecting executive department heads for his administration. His choices include experienced leaders in commerce, technology, educators and political allies, however, some of his picks come from unconventional backgrounds with no public service experience under their belt. His appointments have sparked debates across the country.

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Fire crews continued to battle wildfires across both the east and west coasts of the United States (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “2024 Airport Fire 8” by Fluffy89502. September 10, 2024).

Wildfires burn in New Jersey and California

By Gauri Patel | Dec. 2, 2024

Fire crews have battled numerous wildfires across both the east and west coasts of the United States. While wildfires are a familiar challenge in California, the recent outbreaks in the northeast have sparked concerns about shifting wildfire patterns and the readiness of regions that typically do not face such threats. 

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Volkswagen announced their plans to close three of their factories in Germany (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “VOLKSWAGEN badge on a car” by Ivan Radic. February 27, 2019). 

Volkswagen announces plans to close three car plants in Germany

By Brinda Patel | Nov. 21, 2024

In late October, Volkswagen announced that it plans to close three of its factories in Germany. The car company is known to have a long standing relationship with the country for over 87 years. According to Bloomberg, this move was made due to financial setbacks Volkswagen has faced in the last five years, with sales declining more by 15% this year alone. 

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The Republican Party garnered 53 seats while the Democratic Party totaled 47 seats in the 2024 Senate election (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “United States Senate Floor” by United States Senate. n.d.).

Republicans take control of the Senate

By Brinda Patel | Nov. 13, 2024

The Republican Party won control of the Senate in the 2024 election. In order for a political party to declare a majority, they must win at least 50 seats. As of Nov. 13, the Republican Party garnered 53 seats, gaining four seats, according to the Associated Press. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party totaled 47 seats, losing four seats and the overall majority to the Republicans. 

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All 435 seats for the House of Representatives were on the ballot in the 2024 election (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Social distancing in the House Chamber today” by Office of Mike Rogers, United States Congress. March 27, 2020). 

House of Representatives election results still in the air

By Aliyah Siddiqui | Nov. 13, 2024

The House of Representatives 2024 election results have yet to be called, although Republicans seem likely to win control over the House. According to the Associated Press, as of Nov. 13, Republicans have won 217 seats while Democrats have 207 seats, with 11 races yet to be called. In order to have a majority, a party needs 218 seats. 

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In the aftermath of the 2023 Lewiston, Maine shooting, families of the victims and survivors are pursuing legal action, holding the U.S. Army accountable for its negligence in preventing the mass shooting (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “P20231103AS-1076” by The White House. November 3, 2023). 

Victims of Lewiston mass shooting seek repercussions

By Fiona Espinoza-Castro | Nov. 13, 2024

A year ago in Lewiston, Maine, the state’s deadliest mass shooting occurred when Robert Card, a former U.S. Army reservist, killed 18 people and wounded 13 others. The massacre, which ranks as the eighth deadliest gun attack since 2006, according to the Washington Post, left 100 survivors traumatized by the tragedy. In the aftermath, families of the victims and survivors are pursuing legal action, seeking to hold the U.S. Army accountable for its negligence in preventing the mass shooting. 

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Former President Donald Trump won the 2024 Presidential Election over Vice President Kamala Harris, setting him to become the 47th president of the United States (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Donald Trump official portrait” by Shaleah Craighead. October 6, 2017). 

Former President Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election

By Aliyah Siddiqui | Nov. 6, 2024

Former President Donald Trump won the 2024 Presidential Election over Vice President Kamala Harris, setting him to become the 47th president of the United States. Only needing 270 electoral votes to become president, as of Nov. 6, Trump obtained 292 electoral votes as compared to Harris’ 226, according to the Associated Press. 

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More than 41 million Americans have already cast their ballots in the November election, either by mail or through early in-person voting (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / “Early voting at New Orleans Arena, October 2020 17” by Infrogmation of New Orleans. October 27, 2020). 

Early voting for presidential election underway in dozens of states

By Gauri Patel | Oct. 31, 2024

With election day quickly approaching on Nov. 5, Americans are getting a head start on shaping the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump. More than 41 million Americans have already cast their ballots in the November election, either by mail or through early in-person voting, according to The Associated Press. 

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