POLITICS

Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Does Birthright Citizenship Order Leave Babies 'Stateless'?

President Trump's recent executive order on birthright citizenship has sparked concern among immigrant groups. The order aims to limit citizenship to children born in the U. S. to parents who are citizens or permanent residents. But what does this mean for asylum-seekers? Imagine a Venezuelan coupl

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Israel May Extend Troop Presence in Lebanon Due to Hezbollah Concerns

In a surprising turn of events, Israel seems prepared to keep its soldiers in southern Lebanon beyond the set withdrawal deadline. The original plan was for Israel to pull out its troops and for Hezbollah to leave the area, giving control to the Lebanese Army. However, with less than 48 hours before

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Judge Halts Trump's Plan to End Citizenship for Kids Born in US

On Thursday, a Seattle federal judge halted President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship. Judge John Coughenour, appointed by Ronald Reagan, blocked the president's executive order, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional. " The order faced opposition from four Democratic-led states

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Nominee Promises Fair Wildfire Help, Acknowledges Political Challenges

Brooke Rollins, nominated to lead the U. S. Department of Agriculture, assured senators that politics won't sway how wildfires are fought in California. At her confirmation hearing, she also admitted that President Trump's plans could cause trouble for farmers. Rollins, a lawyer from Texas, backed T

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Vice Presidents After Loss: New Paths or New Starts?

U. S. vice presidents, known for their secondary roles and occasionally humorous moments, face unique challenges. When they lose a presidential run, their future careers aren’t always clear. Dan Quayle’s spelling mishaps, Dick Cheney’s hunting accident, and Mike Pence’s fly-in-the-debate encounter a

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

President Trump's Back: Pardoning Attackers and Detaining Refugees

On his first day back, President Trump signed a flurry of executive orders. He set a new record and immediately started tackling some of his biggest campaign promises. Two actions stand out: pardoning over 1, 500 people involved in the Capitol attack and grounding nearly 1, 600 Afghan refugees. Amon

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

School Guidance on Immigration: Activists Weigh In

When the state of New Jersey issued new guidance to schools on handling immigration officers, reactions from immigrant activists were mixed. The guidelines came in response to Trump's administration lifting protections for undocumented immigrants in sensitive locations like schools. Amy Torres, head

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

NYC School Board Objects to Trump's Immigration Order

On Wednesday night, New York City's school board, called the Panel for Educational Policy, disagreed with a recent order by President Trump. This order allows federal immigration officers to make arrests at "sensitive" places, including schools. The board passed a resolution that keeps these officer

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Why Cellphones in Schools Matter: A Look at Ban & Immigration Fears

New York educational leaders, like State Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa and Board of Regents Chancellor Lester Young, have voiced their worries about a proposed cellphone ban in schools. This ban comes at a tricky time—President Trump's plans for mass deportations could separate undocu

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Funding to Diversify Teachers: What’s the Plan?

Just before Donald Trump took over, the Department of Education announced a $75 million grant to attract and keep more nonwhite teachers. This program, called Supporting Effective Educator Development, is about boosting “educator diversity. ” Some believe students of color need teachers who come fro

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