On Jan. 30, over 3 million pages of files related to the investigation into the Epstein case were released by the Department of Justice. These files included over 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. Trump is named over 1,800 times alongside mention of other powerful figures including Elon Musk and Bill Clinton.
Read MoreSince the beginning of his first term, President Trump has had his eyes set on Greenland, though he has been unsuccessful in any attempt to acquire the territory. Now a year into his second term and he has doubled down on such aspirations, only this time he has upped the aggression behind his threats.
Read MoreOn February 8, with a total of 135 million viewers, Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance became the most watched halftime show ever. One thing was clear throughout the almost 14 minutes he was on the field, this performance was not just an homage to Puerto Rican and Latino culture, but an act of resistance against the backdrop of aggressive immigration crackdowns and targeted racist rhetoric.
Read MoreOver the last 17 years Iranians have taken to the streets to protest their theocratic regime, but recently demonstrations have seen rapid growth. Alongside that increase, thousands of protestors have been severely injured and killed as a result of riot police force’s tear gas and live ammunition.
Read MoreFor months the Trump administration has been running a pressure campaign on Venezuela and its autocratic leader, Nicolás Maduro. This campaign was an effort meant to push Maduro from power as the Trump administration has accused him and his government of being involved in drug-trafficking and terrorism. More specifically, Trump blames Maduro for sending the fentanyl that has contributed to the American opioid crisis and for the rise of Venezuelan immigrants in the United States.
Read MoreTensions between Ukraine and Russia have been extremely high for years and although recent progress of peace negotiations have opened up the possibility of a better future for the two, we have yet to see a decrease in targeted attacks.
Read MoreOn September 2, the U.S. military carried out the first and second deadly strikes on a Venezuelan boat in the Caribbean on direct orders from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Although no clear evidence has been provided, the Trump administration alleged that the targets were narco-terrorists carrying drugs on their boat. Two of the crew survived the first strike, which led to a second attack issued by the special operations commander of the mission, Admiral Frank Bradley. It was reported by the Washington Post that Bradley was complying with Hegseth’s verbal command, that came before the strikes, to kill all people on board.
Read MoreAs the first year of Trump’s second term in office nears its end, we have watched as our own lives and the lives of those around us are turned upside down. Now, new changes enacted by the U.S. Department of Education are bringing even more life altering news.
The definition of “professional degree” program has been updated to exclude several important professions. This is just one of the many shifts that has come alongside the implementation of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
Read MoreThe Epstein files have been on the back burner for the past few weeks, not completely forgotten about, but sat aside to simmer in the background as we shifted our focus to deal with the latest political issue, the recent government shutdown. On November 12, the House Oversight Committee released over 20,000 pages of Epstein emails, effectively bringing Trump's involvement with Epstein right back to the forefront of everyone's mind.
Read MoreAfter the recent government shutdown left millions of Americans with little to no access to SNAP food benefits, many have been scrambling to find food for themselves and families. Now that the shutdown is officially over, states are working quickly to get the missing food assistance back to its people.
Read MoreOn Oct. 1 Democrat and Republican Senators were unable to agree on health policy leading to the longest government shutdown in the history of the United States. Read our article “What Does This Government Shutdown Mean?” to learn more about the shutdown. After over 40 long days of limited government functionality and seemingly no end in sight, a key vote on Nov. 9 sparked the much anticipated movement towards finalizing the legislation and reopening the government.
Read MoreJust days after the Trump administration approved a multibillion-dollar financial lifeline for Argentina as it faces a major economic crisis, Trump hosted Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House, on October 14.
Read MoreSaturday, October 18, cities across the U.S. saw massive crowds hit the streets to lead anti-Trump administration protests. This acted as the second round of nation-wide action organized by “No Kings” and quickly became one of the biggest demonstrations against the Trump administration to date. The previous turnout of around 5 million for their June demonstration was topped this month with attendance of over 7 million spreading across more than 2,700 events planned in every single state in the U.S.
Read MoreFor years the war between Israel and Palestine has meant violence, exceedingly high tensions, and loss of innocent life on a devastating scale, though it seems we may have arrived at a turning point in this conflict. The recent release of almost 2000 Palestinian prisoners and the last 20 living Israeli hostages have marked a critical moment in the war. Despite the fact that U.S. President Trump traveled to Israel and Egypt to definitively declare “the war is over”, it is still unclear whether or not the conflict is finally coming to an end.
Read MoreAfter Democrat and Republican Senators were unable to agree on health policy, the federal government was driven to a shutdown on Oct. 1. The issue at hand relates to the cost of premiums for healthcare plans individuals purchase through the Affordable Care Act. The enhanced tax credits for these premiums are set to expire at the end of the year and have been a major factor at play in keeping ACA plans affordable for the millions of people who rely on them.
Democrats voted against Republican’s proposed short-term funding bill for a few different reasons, one of the main ones being because it did not include an extension for these enhanced tax credits. This issue will impact the more than 24 million Americans who don’t get health insurance through jobs and public programs like Medicare or Medicaid, but instead buy it through the ACA.
Read MoreAfter deploying over 2,000 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. under the guise of cracking down on supposed out of control crime, Trump recently widened his focus to include other democratic-led cities. Portland, Oregon and Memphis, Tennessee have been named next on his list following a rising number in protests against his administration's immigration enforcement efforts.
Read MoreDuring his inaugural address, Trump kicked off his second term as President with the promise to “immediately stop all government censorship and bring back free speech to America.” He also vowed that “never again will the immense power of the state be weaponized to persecute political opponents.” Less than nine months into his second term, these promises have already been broken.
Read MoreKnown anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was appointed lead of the Department of Health and Human Services by President Donald Trump. With a long history of publicly making false medical claims, including linking the cause of autism to vaccines, Kennedy now holds the power to impose his medical beliefs on the whole of America through the United States’ top health agency with his “Make America Healthy Again” campaign.
Read MoreAfter rising health concerns for Trump took over many news headlines, almost every social media platform began debating the cause of Trump’s recent weekend disappearance. Hundreds of theories arose, though one in particular gained the most traction. What if Trump was dead? After a press conference in the Oval Office where Trump was seen very much alive, we now know for certain that he has, in fact, not passed away, but many are still wondering, what would happen if Trump passed away while in office?
Read MoreKnown for their cutthroat budget planning and aversion to scientific research, the Trump administration’s efforts towards cutting down biomedical research show no signs of slowing. Released back in May of this year, the administration’s 2026 budget plan revealed detrimental cuts to the National Institutes of Health funding.
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