Politics

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  Congress Passes $886 Defense Policy Bill Although both the Senate and the House objected to the provision, it was not sufficient to derail the bill. Milton Quintanilla Dec 15, 2023
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  Theologian Wayne Grudem Urges Trump to Drop Out: ‘He Would Lose the General Election’ If Republicans nominate someone other than Trump, then the “election will be much more about big issues facing the nation,” Grudem wrote. Michael Foust Dec 15, 2023
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  U.N. Calls for Immediate Humanitarian Ceasefire in Gaza amidst Humanitarian Crisis, U.S. and Israel Reject Resolution The United Nations is demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip following what U.N. officials are calling a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Amanda Casanova Dec 13, 2023
• House Republicans Set to Vote on Resolution Advancing Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden over Family Business Activities House Republicans could vote as early as today in an attempt to push through the ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Amanda Casanova Dec 13, 2023
• Deal to Transition Away from Fossil Fuels Made during COP28 Climate Summit On Wednesday, government ministers representing nearly 200 countries agreed on a deal calling for a transition away from fossil fuels. Milton Quintanilla Dec 13, 2023
• Harvard University President Claudine Gay Retains Position amid Controversy over Congressional Testimony on Antisemitism Harvard University President Claudine Gay will remain in the role despite calls for her to be ousted from the position after her appearance before Congress last week. Amanda Casanova Dec 12, 2023
• Texas Supreme Court Halts Decision Allowing Abortion for Fetus with Fatal Diagnosis The Texas Supreme Court has paused a judge’s decision that would have allowed a woman to terminate her pregnancy because of a fatal diagnosis to the fetus. Amanda Casanova Dec 11, 2023
• Biden to Host White House Hanukkah Reception amid Increasing Antisemitism President Joe Biden plans to host a reception at the White House Monday evening to mark the annual Jewish holiday, Hanukkah. Milton Quintanilla Dec 11, 2023
• UPenn President Resigns Following Antisemitism Congressional Hearing Liz Magill announced her resignation as UPenn’s President in a letter posted by Scott Bok, the university's board of trustees chair. Milton Quintanilla Dec 11, 2023
• Senate Republicans Block Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Due to Border Crisis On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked an emergency spending bill that would have sent billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine and Israel over the border crisis. Milton Quintanilla Dec 08, 2023
• 'All in the Family' Producer Norman Lear Passes Away at 101 Norman Lear, who produced widely successful TV sitcoms including “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons” in the 1970s, passed away at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday at the age of 101. Milton Quintanilla Dec 07, 2023
• Texas Woman Files Lawsuit to Terminate Pregnancy A woman in Texas has filed an emergency lawsuit, requesting a Travis County judge to allow her to get an abortion. Milton Quintanilla Dec 06, 2023