POLITICS

Apr 15 2025POLITICS

El Salvador's Stand: A Man Wrongly Deported

A man from El Salvador was wrongly sent back to his home country by the US. He was sent to a prison known for its harsh conditions. This happened because of a mistake made by US officials. The man, Kilmar Ábrego García, has been living in Maryland with his family. He was granted protection from depo

reading time less than a minute
Apr 15 2025POLITICS

North Carolina's Court Drama: A Battle Over Votes

The North Carolina Supreme Court is in the spotlight. Four Republican judges there made a bold move. They tried to throw out over 5, 000 votes. This move was to help a Republican candidate who lost an election. The candidate, Judge Jefferson Griffin, is trying to overturn the victory of Democratic J

reading time less than a minute
Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Harvard's Stand: Federal Funds Frozen Amid Policy Dispute

Harvard University made a bold move on Monday. It rejected demands from the Trump administration. This decision put nearly $9 billion in federal funding at risk. The federal government wanted Harvard to change several policies. These included ending diversity programs and banning masks at protests.

reading time less than a minute
Apr 15 2025POLITICS

The Unexpected Shift in Migration Policies

The Department of Homeland Security has recently sent out a wave of notices to immigrants. These notices are clear and direct. They tell tens of thousands of migrants to leave the United States right away. These migrants had been living and working in the country temporarily. They had been given per

reading time less than a minute
Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Student Activist's Path to Citizenship Hits a Roadblock

A student's journey towards becoming a U. S. citizen took an unexpected turn when he was detained by immigration authorities. Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian who has been living in the U. S. for nearly a decade, was taken into custody in Vermont. He had been attending a naturalization interview, a rou

reading time less than a minute
Apr 15 2025POLITICS

A Student's Unjust Detention and the Fight for Fairness

A federal judge in Vermont is considering a case that has sparked significant controversy. The judge is looking into the detention and transfer of a Turkish student from Tufts University. Rümeysa Öztürk was arrested by U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents near her home in Massachus

reading time less than a minute
Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Hungary's New Laws Spark Debate and Protest

In Hungary, a recent vote in parliament has stirred up controversy. The vote was about new changes to the constitution. These changes target two groups: people with dual citizenship and the LGBTQ+ community. The changes aim to restrict their rights in the country. The government says these changes

reading time less than a minute
Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Silicon Valley's Changing Political Tide

The tech world is often seen as a place of innovation and progress. Yet, it's also a place where political views are shifting. Jeremy Lyons is one of many who have noticed this change. He used to see himself as someone who wasn't too involved in politics. He had only taken part in one protest bef

reading time less than a minute
Apr 15 2025POLITICS

U. S. Government Eyes Big Changes for Global Engagement

The current administration is considering major changes to how the U. S. interacts with the world. The Office of Management and Budget has suggested cutting the State Department’s budget by nearly half. This would mean shutting down many overseas missions and reducing the number of diplomats. The pr

reading time less than a minute
Apr 15 2025POLITICS

A Legal Pause on Ending Migrant Entry Program

The Trump administration's attempt to close a program that allowed migrants from certain countries to enter the U. S. legally has hit a snag. A judge has temporarily blocked the shutdown, which would have affected migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti. These migrants had been allowed t

reading time less than a minute