Markwayne Mullin takes over Department of Homeland Security amid funding standoff
Cole Welsh, Editor While its funding remains up in the air, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will officially have a new leader in Markwayne Mullin. Mullin, who most recently served as Oklahoma’s junior senator to the US Senate, was confirmed in a 54-45 vote as part of a rather quick approval process. The…
Mexican cartel kingpin El Mencho killed in military operation
Cole Welsh, Editor In a pre-dawn raid, Mexican military commandos killed El Mencho, a notorious drug lord and the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). His death kicked off a surge of retaliatory killings and other violent acts across Mexico. In response, many businesses, schools, and airports were closed across the country, leaving…
Supreme Court rules tariffs unconstitutional
Hailey Whitlock, Editor On Feb. 20 the Supreme Court issued a ruling deeming President Trump’s sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act unconstitutional. Per CNN, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the 6-3 majority opinion,“The president asserts the extraordinary power to unilaterally impose tariffs of unlimited amount, duration, and scope. In light of…
America’s oil blockade places Cuba on the brink of collapse
Cole Welsh, Editor Due to President Trump’s oil blockade, Cuba is facing its gravest challenge since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the United States has effectively cut the communist-run country off from Venezuelan oil. To make matters worse, Trump signed an executive order imposing strict penalties…
Democratic Socialist Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race
Cole Welsh, Editor In a historic victory for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani will become the next mayor of the Big Apple. The Ugandan-born Democratic Socialist beat former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa last Tuesday. Defeating his opponents…
Trump ramps up pressure on Latin American drug cartels and Venezuela
Cole Welsh, Editor In just the last few weeks, the White House has turned up the heat on both Latin American drug trafficking organizations and Venezuela. Last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to the Caribbean Sea. Along with other Navy warships that accompany an aircraft carrier,…
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