by Connor Robinson The Senate voted against a new rule Friday, February 3 that would force American energy companies to report all money given to foreign nations to the SEC. Formally called the “Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers,” the rule was designed to minimize corruption of governments due to bribes paid by energy companies with interests in the country’s resources. It failed to … Continue reading Federal Rule Rejected by Senate
by Jack Long Tonight at 8:00 pm, Trump is set to announce his nomination for Supreme Court Justice, filling the vacancy of the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Trump said last week that his nominee is a, “person who is unbelievably highly respected,” and that we will be impressed with his nominee. Promising to appoint a strict conservative, two Justices make Trump’s short list: Judge Neil Gorsuch of … Continue reading Trump to Announce Supreme Court Pick
by Maddie Crane On Saturday, 21 January, I traveled to D.C. to attend the Women’s March on Washington. This was a world-wide march that focused on inclusion and rights not only for women, but also for minorities and the LGBTQ community. People were holding signs for why they specifically went, but the overall message was to remind the President and his cabinet that women were not … Continue reading Local Young Woman Marches on Washington
By: Meghan Malas As most expected, the newly established and now Republican-controlled Congress made their first order of business to begin the repeal process of the Affordable Care Act. Since its implementation in early 2010, the act (also known as Obamacare), has stirred up a fair amount of controversy among both parties. Prominent conservatives like Ted Cruz, Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan have repeatedly supported … Continue reading Republicans Begin Affordable Care Act Repeal
By Ally Keefer A question of airport security arose after a shooting in the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport on Friday, January 6. The shooter shot and killed 5 civilians and injured another 8. The gunman, Esteban Santiago, awaited the police’s arrival and went to a mental health facility after being arrested. Due to this tragedy, the airport closed for the rest of the day. According to … Continue reading Problems with Airport Security?
by Lauren Redfern January 10, 2017, our 44th commander in chief gave his farewell speech in Chicago where his journey to the White House started. President Obama and family have been adored by many during his two terms in the oval office. Most would agree his time as President has been all but smooth, but through time has helped change our nation in ways to … Continue reading Farewell from President Obama
by Meghan Malas On January 8, one of California’s oldest icons fell to a winter storm that swept through Calaveras Big Tree State Park. The “Pioneer Cabin Tree,” which famously possessed a hollowed portion in its base large enough to drive through, was discovered dead by a state park employee. The 303 foot giant has been a relic of American tourism since the early twentieth … Continue reading California’s Famous Drive Through Sequoia Tree Falls in Storm
by Lauren Redfern January 20, a new president moves into the White House. Current President-elect Trump will be the new leader of this nation for the next four years. The election brought light to both candidates in a mostly negative format. We as citizens might know Trump’s political stances but many do not know who HE really is. June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, … Continue reading Meet your New President
by Ally Keefer Within the first two hours of 2017, a terrorist attack took place in Istanbul, Turkey. During the celebrations of the new year, a shooter entered a nightclub after shooting a police officer and a civilian outside the club. That evening, 70 people were injured–including one American–and 39 were killed. According to The New York Times, no one knew who the shooter was, but … Continue reading Turkey Hit With First Terrorist Attack of 2017
By Ally Keefer A raging fire started on Sunday, November 27, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, causing more than 14,000 people to evacuate the area. As of December 5, 14 people were killed in this tragedy in the Smoky Mountains (CBS News). This fire wiped out many buildings and cabins. Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is a tourist destination in the Appalachian Mountains. The fire was started at the top … Continue reading The Smoky Mountains Blaze
