Good for The Agency, Bad For History
Staff Writer Gabrielle Goldworm examine the political atmosphere currently surrounding the white house and the constant changes happening in the Trump Administration.
Read more
Trump Administration
President Trump fires Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
On Tuesday, March 13, President Trump tweeted that Mike Pompeo, Director of the CIA, would become the new Secretary of State; while thanking Rex Tillerson for his service.
Read more
U.S. Tensions Cause North Asian Superpower Synergy: Political tensions with the U.S bring North Asian superpowers closer together
The Asian superpowers, China, Japan, and South Korea, have strengthened diplomatic ties in response to the Trump administration. Japan, specifically, hopes to create a stable relationship with both superpowers by securing economic ties with China and security ties with the United States.
Read more
A Clean Dream Act Will Boost U.S. Economy
Although the Trump Administration offered a deal, President Trump requested tougher immigration enforcement and demands for funding of his proposed border wall in exchange for the continuation of DACA. The termination of the Dream Act will lead to the devastation of the U.S. economy and 800,000 undocumented youth at risk for deportation.
Read more
Nicaragua Signs Paris Climate Accord, Leaving U.S. Isolated
The question still stands of whether the Trump administration will change their position on the Paris Climate Agreement now that Nicaragua is joining in addition to almost 200 countries signing the agreement.
Read more
Rocket to Nowhere: U.S. and North Korea’s Strained Relations
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson stated “all options are on the table” when it comes to engaging North Korea.
Read more
The US Changes Visa Program with Cuba
The United States halted the issue of visas to Cuban citizens, including the family reunification program among many Visa programs, in an announcement on September 29 made by U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Read moreTrump: DACA Deal to Include Funding for Wall
After five years of the program, the Trump administration ended the DACA program on September 5. By March of 2018, all participants will lose their benefits and will no longer be able to renew their temporary protected status.
Read more
Trump’s Son-in-Law Used Private Email Server for White House Affairs
Jared Kushner set up the private email address “to handle unofficial communications”, but it is unclear as to weather or not the actions will be investigated.
Read more