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Trump’s recent executive order triggered widespread website purges of vital websites. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / The White House, February 18, 2025)

Trump administration orders major data purge, affects dozens of websites

By Fiona Espinoza-Castro | Feb. 19, 2025

Information was taken down from several United States government websites shortly after President Donald Trump took office, affecting 8,000 web pages across dozens of sites that provide information on vaccines, scientific research, hate crimes and many other topics. These website purges have been driven by federal agencies rushing to incorporate Trump’s executive orders, which target “gender ideology” and other diversity issues, according to The New York Times. 

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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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