GOP Downplays Shocking Abuse of Capitol Officers on Jan. 6
This week, US Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn testified before a select committee to being pelted with racial slurs on January 6. He claimed to have encountered a mob that chanted “Fucking n—–!” at him and emotionally admitted it was the first time he had ever been called the name while in uniform. Dunn also […]
Weekend Review: Federal Judge Suspends DACA Program
A federal judge in Texas ruled that former President Barack Obama used unlawful measures to implement the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Some individuals are protected from deportation by DACA if they were brought to the country as children. Today, a judge blocked new applications to the DACA program and placed the future […]
16 Dead and More Than 140 Still Missing a Week After Miami Tragedy
Last Thursday, a 12-story residential building in Miami partially collapsed. A week later, 16 people have been confirmed to be dead while rescuers continue a desperate but cautious search for those who have not been accounted for. As the search continues, questions about how it happened and who is responsible have emerged. Approximately 55 apartments […]
Weekend Review: Juneteenth Celebrated as a Federal Holiday in the US
On Friday, Juneteenth was celebrated as a federal holiday for the first time in the United States. Last week, President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which made the day a nationally recognized holiday. “This will go down for me as one of the greatest honors I will have as president,” Biden said. […]
Weekend Review: Israel Poised to Oust Netanyahu, Form New Government
Israel’s parliament is voting to finalize a deal on a new government. The 12-year reign of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest in Israel’s history, is expected to come to an abrupt end today. If ratified, the new government would form a coalition of political opposites, including a party to represent the Arab citizens of […]
The Great Filibuster Debate: Should the US Abolish It?
The Senate filibuster is making headlines lately as the debate over its usefulness comes to a head once again. The Biden presidency is facing major obstruction from the Republican party, and Democrats hope that ending the filibuster will help them overcome some of their obstacles. For those unfamiliar with the term, the filibuster is an […]
Weekend Review: Rebuilding Begins in Gaza as Cease-Fire Holds
A cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has held for days, bringing nearly two weeks of fighting to a stop. More than 240 Palestinians and 12 Israelis were killed in airstrikes and clashes during that time. Israel claimed that all of their targets were known hideouts for Hamas terrorists. However, the United Nations reported that at […]
Weekend Review: Dozens Killed by Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza
At least 42 people died in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on Sunday, and 50 more were left wounded. The attacks targeted a street of residential buildings and stores, toppling three structures. On Saturday, the offices of the Associated Press and other media outlets fell. Along with Sunday’s damages, many of the Gaza City’s tallest […]
Weekend Review: At Least 68 Dead After Blast Near School in Afghanistan
At least 58 people died, and more than 165 were wounded after a car bomb detonated in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Saturday. Many of the victims were young girls who attended a nearby school. The explosion occurred in the afternoon when girls’ classes were in session, and authorities suspect they were the target. Photo: Kamila, 13, […]
Tragedy Grips India as COVID-19 Cases Reach New Records
Overwhelmed hospitals in India are running out of beds and oxygen as the COVID-19 crisis ravages the world’s second most-populated country. According to Johns Hopkins University, the nation broke its records for the highest number of deaths and new infections in a 24-hour period between Wednesday and Thursday. The country suffered 412,000 new cases and […]