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How the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could unravel

Lauren Kent, CNN February 11, 2025

(CNN) — It’s only three weeks into a fragile ceasefire, and Israel and Hamas are each ratcheting up allegations that the other party has violated the deal. So far, 16 out of 33 hostages scheduled...

Donald Trump pushes fascist agenda during his first week of presidency

Donald Trump pushes fascist agenda during his first week of presidency

Jackson Small, Columnist February 7, 2025

In a storm of executive orders, the first week of Donald Trump’s second term has come to a close. On Jan. 20 alone, President Trump signed 26 executive orders, more than any other president on their...

President Donald Trump, alongside Howard Lutnick, his nominee for Commerce Secretary, speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on February 3, in Washington.

Trump to sign executive orders targeting ICC and ‘anti-Christian bias’

Betsy Klein, CNN February 6, 2025

(CNN) — President Donald Trump is expected to sign a pair of executive orders Thursday afternoon, one targeting the International Criminal Court and a second on “anti-Christian bias,” a White House...

Illustration by Emily Riebe

Trump’s pause on federal assistance comes to a halt. What’s next?

Ari Collins, Beat Reporter February 5, 2025

After President Donald Trump’s administration announced Jan. 27 a freeze on federal financial assistance programs like grants and loans, a federal judge, Loren AliKhan, temporarily blocked the pause.  What...

TikTok became temporarily unavailable for about 12 hours on Jan. 18, 2025.

The U.S. TikTok ban attacks freedom of speech and expression

Peter Caram, Columnist February 5, 2025

The beginning of 2025 has been very eventful, especially in the media world. One of the biggest media issues is the U.S. TikTok ban that was set in motion after the Supreme Court upheld a ruling banning...

The demand has caused consternation among FBI employees who fear it is meant to amass a list of line-level personnel for possible termination by the Trump administration.

FBI braces for Tuesday deadline to turn over names of employees for possible firing

Josh Campbell, CNN February 4, 2025

(CNN) — Senior FBI leaders are bracing for a Tuesday deadline as they grapple with whether to hand over information demanded by the Justice Department regarding bureau employees who worked cases involving...

A US flag is seen on the container ship President Eisenhower in a seaport in Qingdao city in east China's Shandong province on December 23, 2021.

China hits back as Trump’s tariffs go into effect

Simone McCarthy, CNN February 4, 2025

Hong Kong (CNN) — Beijing announced a broad package of economic measures targeting the United States on Tuesday, hitting back after US President Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on Chinese imports. The...

ICE activity sparks concern in Northeast Ohio following Trump's immigration orders

ICE activity sparks concern in Northeast Ohio following Trump’s immigration orders

Tanner Smith, Beat Reporter February 3, 2025

After President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive actions aiming to crack down on immigration, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced it has arrested about 7,400 people in...

Trump will impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on Saturday, White House says

Trump will impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on Saturday, White House says

Kevin Liptak and David Goldman January 31, 2025

(CNN) — President Donald Trump will move forward with aggressive new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday, the White House said, affirming he will stick to his February 1 deadline for the...

In this September 2023 photo, migrants who crossed the Rio Grande and entered the US from Mexico are lined up for processing by US Customs and Border Protection in Eagle Pass, Texas.

What is ICE and how are its priorities changing?

Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN January 30, 2025

(CNN) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement is playing a key role in the Trump administration’s plans to crack down on illegal immigration. Here’s a look at some key questions about the agency...

Educators and students discuss Trump’s proposal to dismantle the Department of Education

Educators and students discuss Trump’s proposal to dismantle the Department of Education

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing Editor January 14, 2025

One of President-elect Donald Trump’s pledges is to dismantle the U.S Department of Education. The DOE’s mission has been to assure equal access to education, supplement and complement the states and...

Conservative students connect at Freedom Formal event

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter November 26, 2024

A group of students discussed Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election and what it means for the U.S. at the Freedom Formal event held last Friday.  The event was held by Turning Point...