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Trump Declares the U.S. Will Take Over the Gaza Strip: “We’re Not Going to Buy Anything. We’re Going to Have It”

President Trump has proposed a controversial plan for the U.S. to take over and redevelop the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing conflict. Experts warn this could worsen Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, and neighboring countries have rejected the idea of absorbing displaced Palestinians. Critics highlight concerns of potential ethnic cleansing and displacement. Continue reading Trump Declares the U.S. Will Take Over the Gaza Strip: “We’re Not Going to Buy Anything. We’re Going to Have It”

 
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Trump’s Tariffs on U.S’s Three Biggest Suppliers Face Backlash

President Trump announced tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing a national emergency linked to illegal immigration and drugs. The tariffs include 25% on Canadian and Mexican goods and 10% on Chinese products. These measures could increase consumer costs, provoke retaliatory tariffs, and strain international relations, despite temporary pauses in implementation. Continue reading Trump’s Tariffs on U.S’s Three Biggest Suppliers Face Backlash

 
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Newly-Elected President Trump Targets DEI with Newest Executive Orders

Shortly after taking office, President Trump dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts established over decades. His executive orders have sparked intense reactions, particularly among opposed federal workers concerned about job security and progress reversal. Lawsuits have already emerged to challenge these orders, reflecting widespread discontent and fear of politicized civil service. Continue reading Newly-Elected President Trump Targets DEI with Newest Executive Orders

 
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Transgender Bathroom Bans 

(Image via apnews.com) Staff Writer: Gwen Pichette Email: gpichette@umass.edu The Ohio Senate just greenlit legislation that will ban transgender students from using bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their preferred gender identity.  The bill requires students to go to a designated bathroom and locker room that instead aligns with their biological sex. All multi-gender facilities will be prohibited.  Entirely party-line, the Ohio Senate passed … Continue reading Transgender Bathroom Bans 

 
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Whoopi Goldberg & Holtermanns Bakery: How Politics Overpowers Everyday Life 

Whoopi Goldberg’s controversy with Holtermann’s Bakery highlights the excessive impact of politics on everyday life. Her claims about a birthday order rejection led to public backlash, overshadowing the bakery’s operational issues and intensifying political tensions. Continue reading Whoopi Goldberg & Holtermanns Bakery: How Politics Overpowers Everyday Life 

 
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Massachusetts Governor Will Not Assist with Federal Mass-Deportation Plan

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey rejected Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan, garnering support from Democrats and backlash from Republicans. The issue highlights tensions between state and federal immigration policies, raising concerns about the economic impact on undocumented immigrants. Continue reading Massachusetts Governor Will Not Assist with Federal Mass-Deportation Plan

 
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