Five Dead in London Terror Attacks
After a terror attack on London that claimed five lives, President Trump offered “the full support of the U.S. government” in the investigation and finding those responsible, according to Press Secretary Sean Spicer in a press briefing. The victims that were fatally wounded include: Kurt Cochran, an American tourist; Police Constable Keith Palmer, who was an unarmed guard outside Parliament; Aysha Frade, a teacher at a DLD College in London and Leslie Rhodes, 75, according to
How Safe Should a Racecar Be? NASCAR Learned the Hard Way
Photo: U.S. Air Force Walking through the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Glory Road, it’s clear there is no comparison when it comes to safety features on today’s Monster Energy Cup cars with earlier models of its predecessors. There’s no comparison because the features aren’t there in the older models. From helmets to harnesses and fire extinguishers, these were added as NASCAR learned the hard way through history - because of injury or death. In the early years, a NASCAR racer often
Proposed Health Care Changes Draw Attention From Citizens, Politicians
Lively town hall meetings between state representatives and constituents have been erupting all around the country as citizens grapple with initiatives put forth by the Trump administration. One of the most debated issues centers around a promise that has been a staple of Trump’s presidency: the desire to repeal and replace ObamaCare. Constituents are worried about a potential loss of health care coverage that could come with such a change. “I have coverage to make sure I don
Ice Arrests Cause Concern in U.S.
U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement arrested 600 people across 11 states, and detained 40 more in one week. It still remains unclear whether or not the recent actions taken by ICE are routine or ramping up enforcement due to the Trump administration. Presiding press secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, Gillian Christensen said in a statement, “The focus of these targeted enforcement operations is consistent with the routine.” “Targeted arrests carried out
Documentary Puts New Perspective on 13th Amendment
“The 13th”, a documentary by Ava DuVernay, follows the path of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery “except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.” Through her documentary, DuVernay alludes to a notion that the U.S. uses that excerpt as grounds for keeping minorities enslaved. She attempts to prove this point by showing how the amount of prisoners in the U.S has risen while politicians have used certain language like “law and order
Incident Prompts New Legislation to Protect Officials
Former 74th North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory being chased and taunted in D.C could lead to stronger legislation help protect public officials. Just one day following the Women’s March on D.C, crowds still lingered as tensions were high in the Nation’s capitol. Former Gov. Pat McCrory was spotted in D.C walking down the street with television personality Lou Dobbs. They were approached by people on the street who began to chant “Shame! Shame! Shame!” at Dobbs and McCrory. The v
"Muslim Ban" Causes Controversy
Global tempers flared over the “Muslim ban” after President Trump signed an executive order concerning immigration on Jan. 27 that prevents citizens of seven different Muslim-majority countries from gaining entry into the United States for 90 days following the order. Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Iran, Somalia, Libya, and Yemen have been named as the seven countries referenced to in the executive order. Protests also took place inside airports across America where many travelers from
A Guide to Donald Trump's Executive Orders
President Donald Trump is making good on his “First 100 Days” action plan by signing eight executive orders within his first two weeks as president. The first executive order went into effect on Jan. 20. It begins by explaining that the President intends to repeal Obamacare, but until that is approved, the Executive Branch may do what is in its power within the law to “minimize the unwarranted economic and regulatory burdens of the act.” Also included is how the States should
Trump's Healthcare Repeal Could Mean Big Changes for Students
Will President Donald Trump’s plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, change how young people can get insurance? The answer to the question millions of college students may be asking is full of uncertainty. As of now, everyone under 26 can stay under their family plan and college students have the option of signing up for school insurance. Also, Medicaid coverage is available for most students at little to no cost. But if the GOP’s plan c
DeVos Named Secretary of Education
Donald Trump drew attention by running for president without significant political experience. His newly confirmed Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, is in a similar situation. For DeVos, that lack of experience lies in the field of education. Like Trump, DeVos has years of experience as a businesswoman. She chairs The Windquist Group, a private investment firm based in Michigan. DeVos, a billionaire, is married to Richard Devos Jr. Her husband’s father, Richard Devos is an
