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Lubbock, Texas, a county close to the New Mexico border, has passed an ordinance banning people from assisting women to travel to get an abortion, despite abortion being legal within the county itself (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“2021 Women's March in Washington, D.C. rally 09” by Beyond My Ken. October 2, 2021).

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County in Texas bans helping women travel to get an abortion

By Ailya Khan | Nov. 6

Lubbock, Texas, a county close to the New Mexico border, has passed an ordinance banning people from assisting women to travel to get an abortion, despite abortion being legal within the county itself. This new “travel ban” serves as another attempt from conservatives to further restrict abortion access and female autonomy since the fall of Roe v. Wade.

Federal prosecutors have accused Rep. George Santos of stealing donor’s identities and fraudulently ringing up tens of thousands of dollars on their credit cards in unauthorized charges (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Rep. George Santos Official Portrait” by U.S. House Office of Photography. December 2, 2022).

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Federal prosecutors file 10 new felony charges against rep. George Santos

By Ailya Khan | Oct. 27

Federal prosecutors have accused Rep. George Santos of stealing donor’s identities and fraudulently ringing up tens of thousands of dollars on their credit cards in unauthorized charges. The Congressman was charged in an indictment that added 10 new felony charges to his pre-existing 13 charges.

The United States House of Representatives enters uncharted waters with the recent removal of Republican Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Kevin McCarthy, official portrait, speaker” by US House Photography. January 7, 2023).

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Kevin McCarthy removed As House speaker In historical vote

By Ailya Khan | Oct. 14

The United States House of Representatives enters uncharted waters with the recent removal of Republican Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. This ousting is quite extraordinary, marking the first time in U.S. history a speaker has been voted out of office. Several members of the GOP aligned with the House Democrats and moved to push McCarthy out of office, rebelling against their own party.

Canadian and Indian diplomatic relations seem to be hanging by a thread, as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau formally announces that the Canadian government is investigating ties between the Indian government (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Mr. Justin Trudeau calls on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in Toronto, Canada on April 16, 2015” by Prime Minister’s Office. April 16, 2015).

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PM Trudeau Suspects India of Killing Canadian-Sikh Leader, Diplomatic Tensions Arise

By Ailya Khan | Sep. 27

Canadian and Indian diplomatic relations seem to be hanging by a thread, as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau formally announces that the Canadian government is investigating ties between the Indian government and the devastating June killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh community leader.

United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, surprised the international political world with his unannounced visit to Ukraine in the thick of intense war conditions (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin Visit Ukraine (52028686831)” by U.S. Department of State. January 1, 2014).

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Ukraine amidst destructive missile strike, pledges more than $1 billion in aid

By Ailya Khan | Sep. 11

United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, surprised the international political world with his unannounced visit to Ukraine in the thick of intense war conditions. He arrived in Kyiv on Sept. 6 to meet with senior Ukrainian officials and convey unwavering American support for Ukrainian independence, democracy and resiliency in the face of Russian aggression, according to the U.S Department of State.

Disaster struck in large areas of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina as Hurricane Idalia unleashed heavy rainfall, powerful winds and catastrophic flooding (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/“Hurricane Idalia storm surge St. Petersburg, Florida 6” by Adog. August 30, 2023).

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Hurricane Idalia pummels through southern states, leaving disastrous conditions

By Ailya Khan | Sep. 4

Disaster struck in large areas of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina as Hurricane Idalia unleashed heavy rainfall, powerful winds and catastrophic flooding. Residents are left to deal with the devastating damage, including fallen trees, ripped off roofs and power outages, in most areas.

On March 27, an armed assailant forcibly invaded and opened fire at the Covenant School, an evangelical private academy in Nashville, Tennessee, further igniting the fight for gun legislation and restriction (Photo courtesy of Flickr/“National School Walkout” by Phil Roeder. April 20, 2018).

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Innocent lives lost at the Covenant School shooting in Nashville, Tennessee

By Ailya Khan | Apr. 13

On March 27, an armed assailant forcibly invaded and opened fire at the Covenant School, an evangelical private academy in Nashville, Tennessee. The shooter, identified as 28 year old Audrey E. Hale, a former student of the institution, murdered six people. This attack on schools has further ignited the fight for gun legislation and restriction.

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Ailya Khan

County in Texas bans helping women travel to get an abortion

Federal prosecutors file 10 new felony charges against rep. George Santos

Kevin McCarthy removed As House speaker In historical vote

PM Trudeau Suspects India of Killing Canadian-Sikh Leader, Diplomatic Tensions Arise

Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Ukraine amidst destructive missile strike, pledges more than $1 billion in aid

Hurricane Idalia pummels through southern states, leaving disastrous conditions

Innocent lives lost at the Covenant School shooting in Nashville, Tennessee

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