Category: USA News
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U.S. Involvement with Venezuela and Greenland by Elias Frater ’26
Within the past few months, much has changed regarding the international relations of the United States, especially within countries and territories like Venezuela and Greenland. The current Trump administration’s approach to these situations has stirred the opinions of many Americans and has sparked all sorts of questions and concerns regarding the future of these nations,…
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Nicki Minaj: Once a Critic, now a Supporter by Rassa Kia-Young ’27
As Nicki Minaj pointed out in her song “Black Barbies” in 2016, “Island girl, Donald Trump wants me go home,” however, in recent months, she’s started displaying some different sentiments, gaining attention for more than just her music. Despite some remarks in songs and interviews, looking back at her previous political commentary through the years,…
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Only the Young: Students and Teachers Speaking Up by Jack Li ’29
Within our society, younger generations are becoming more and more outspoken, especially in America’s current discourse. This month, I spoke with students and teachers about their opinions about the recent events in Minnesota and the actions of ICE(Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Many powerful feelings, opinions, and views were expressed about this topic. I spoke with…
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Welcome to the Golden Years! by Lily Seibert ’28
“Welcome to the Golden Years!” This is what immediately pops up when you access the White House Priorities website. This, evidently, is President Donald Trump’s characterization of his second term in office. But are these years really golden? Or are we living in the rusted, tarnished years of the United States of America where we…
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MINNEAPOLIS ICED OVER? by Lily Seibert and Holly Hook ’28
If you looked out your window within the last few weeks, you’d most likely have seen the brown slush of snow and ice from the storm slowly melting. In Minneapolis right now, if you look out your windows, you might see law enforcement brutality, people protesting, and even people getting shot, with most people only…
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TikTok’s New Ownership by Valentina Tang ’26
Do you watch tiktok? Have you recently noticed a shift in content? As of January 22, 2026, Oracle has taken ownership of the app TikTok. A company run by the U.S. has now led many to speculate the level of censorship that’s coming our way. Many individuals have since expressed concerns that there could be…
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White House Social Media Strategy Under Fire After Music Misuse by Samantha Partridge ‘28
The White House’s official X (formerly Twitter) account has received widespread criticism after posting several videos on their official Twitter/X account, promoting immigration enforcement actions paired with hit songs by pop stars Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo. Both artists condemned the use of their music, asking for the administration to remove the audio from each…
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Turning Blue: What the 2025 Elections Say About America’s Future by Samantha Partridge ‘28
The votes have been cast, celebrations have died down, and the message of the 2025 elections still resonates across the country. From Virginia and New Jersey to Mississippi and a suburb in Pennsylvania, Democrats made significant wins that suggest Americans are ready to move on from the leadership style and direction of the current administration.…
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Government Shutdown by Jonathan Mansell ’26
What is a Government Shutdown? A government shutdown occurs when either Congress fails to pass the required appropriations bills by a set deadline, or when the President refuses to sign legislation. When this happens, the federal government doesn’t have the legal authority to commit to new budgets for many of its programs and operations. Because…
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A New Age of US Politics by Jonathan Mansell ’26
The average age of U.S. senators in 2024 was 65.3 –just two years below retirement age (Pew). Baby Boomers made up 66% of the Senate and 65% of the House, despite representing only 20% of the U.S. population (Pew, Statista). In contrast, Millennials and Gen Z make up a combined 42% of the U.S. population…