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Trump’s Tylenol Warning Draws Sharp Scientific and Political Pushback
Trump’s Tylenol Warning Draws Sharp Scientific and Political Pushback

President Donald Trump’s recent claim that the common pain reliever acetaminophen “causes autism” has ignited a storm of controversy at the intersection of medicine and politics. Speaking at a White House event alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump urged pregnant women to avoid the drug, better known under the Tylenol brand. The controversy not only underscores the challenges of communicating uncertain science but also raises pressing questions about how political leaders shape public trust in health guidance.

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NationalJessica HightRFK Jr., Kennedy, Tylenol, Trump TylenolComment
Deaths in Custody: Georgia Senators Demand Answers on Spike in Migrant Deaths
Deaths in Custody: Georgia Senators Demand Answers on Spike in Migrant Deaths

Since President Trump took office in January, 15 migrants have died in detention centers, with 10 deaths occurring between January and June alone. Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, requesting more information about the recent surge. Now, both ICE’s failure to enforce its own regulations and the Department of Homeland Security’s lack of oversight raise serious concerns about how immigrants will continue to be treated in U.S. custody.

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NationalSamantha RoseImmigration, Trump, Migrant Workers, Trump Cuts, ICEComment
China and the US Might Have Reached a Deal on TikTok
China and the US Might Have Reached a Deal on TikTok

The White House has announced a deal that will give tech company Oracle, led by an avid Trump supporter, Larry Ellison, control over TikTok’s algorithms and data. Many are concerned with Oracle’s previous history of mishandling user data, as well as the company’s close ties to the Trump administration. TikTok's possible further “Trumpification”, or the influx of pro-Trump media, could lead to further polarization on the app and in America’s youth.

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NationalHannah Ghaliwhite house, Trumo, Press Secretary, China, TikTokComment
What Governor Hochul’s Endorsement of Zohran Mamdani Means for the Democratic Party
What Governor Hochul’s Endorsement of Zohran Mamdani Means for the Democratic Party

An endorsement from Hochul, a powerful establishment figure, could help further solidify Mamdani’s lead in New York City’s mayoral race and reinforce his path to victory in November. However, it remains to be seen whether it represents a genuine shift towards unity or simply an outlier in a Democratic party defined by infighting.

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Editor's Picks, NationalRobert FanNew York City, Hochul, Mamdani, Eric Adams, New York Politics, Democrats, AOCComment
The Precedent Set by Missouri’s Redistricting War
The Precedent Set by Missouri’s Redistricting War

On September 12th, Missouri became the latest state to redraw its voting patterns under the backing of President Trump. This plan, implemented by Republican lawmakers, aims to redistrict Missouri so that Republicans retain seven  of eight congressional districts, a small piece of the redistricting puzzle that strives to help Republicans hold the House amidst a presidency that has lost seats in the past.

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Editor's Picks, NationalSerena RayGerrymandering, California, Missouri, US Supreme Court, SCOTUSComment
Michigan Judge Dismisses Case Against Fake Trump Electors, Raising Concerns Over Election Accountability
Michigan Judge Dismisses Case Against Fake Trump Electors, Raising Concerns Over Election Accountability

Each defendant was charged with eight felony counts, including forgery and conspiracy to commit forgery, on the assertion that the group of Republicans had falsely claimed to be Michigan’s “duly elected and qualified electors” for president and vice president of the 2020 election.

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NationalKate TurnerTrump, White House, Election 2024, Supreme Court, National News Comments
The Charlie Kirk Murder: A Chilling New Era of Political Violence
The Charlie Kirk Murder: A Chilling New Era of Political Violence

Social media and harmful rhetoric from party leaders and political commentators are fanning the flames of the fire Kirk’s murder has ignited, with a frightening increase in calls for violence and even civil war. If major social media platforms do not work to take down videos of graphic violence, such as that of Charlie Kirk’s murder, and politicians do not tone down their rhetoric, it will be difficult for things to change for the better.

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NationalHrishikesh JoshiNational News, Gun Laws, Trump, utah Comments
Harvard Pushes Back
Harvard Pushes Back

The impacts of this $2.3 billion-dollar gamble stretch far beyond Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard’s confrontation with the Trump administration is more than a single university’s defiance—its outcome is a test case for the future of higher education in America with the potential to redefine the power balance between federal authority and institutional independence. 

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NationalAakanksha SinhaNational Comments
White House Ordered by Federal Judge to Restore Associated Press Admission to Press Pool
White House Ordered by Federal Judge to Restore Associated Press Admission to Press Pool

Earlier this month, a federal judge ruled that the Associated Press must be restored to the White House press pool. U.S. district judge Trevor McFadden ruled in favor of the AP’s claim that its ban from the Oval Office is a fundamental attack on free speech. The Trump administration has appealed the ruling to the U.S Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

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NationalJulia RonemusNationalComment
Rewriting History: The Political Battle Over the Smithsonian and American Memory
Rewriting History: The Political Battle Over the Smithsonian and American Memory

Though its impacts are still unfolding, the recent executive order targeting the Smithsonian appears to be part of a broader, coordinated effort by the Trump administration to assert influence over educational and cultural institutions. As the United States prepares for the 250th anniversary of its independence, which Trump has stated will “showcase the glory of every state in the Union, promote pride in our history, and put forth innovative visions for America’s future,” debates over the narrative of American history and whose version of it will dominate are likely to intensify.

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NationalJosie BlackmanNationalComment
An Eroding Democracy: How Trump’s Second Term Follows the Autocrat’s Handbook
An Eroding Democracy: How Trump’s Second Term Follows the Autocrat’s Handbook

Democracies have rarely collapsed overnight — instead, the process often unfolds gradually, through legal and political maneuvers that slowly chip away at institutional norms. The future of American democracy, therefore, hinges on whether institutions and civil society can resist these internal and external pressures.

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National, Editor's PicksAakanksha SinhaNational, Editor's Pick Comments
Campus Crackdowns: Universities Caught in Federal Antisemitism Investigations
Campus Crackdowns: Universities Caught in Federal Antisemitism Investigations

The tumultuous outcome of this increase in federal oversight leaves university administrators in a delicate position as they grapple with campus protests and the consequences of potentially losing federal funding if they refuse to comply, which could hinder their ability to govern themselves and maintain environments where diverse political views can be freely expressed. 

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NationalAakanksha SinhaNationalComment
Bad Signal: How A Private Chat Became A Public Crisis
Bad Signal: How A Private Chat Became A Public Crisis

On March 15, a significant national security breach occurred when high-ranking Trump administration officials, including Vice President J.D. Vance and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, were inadvertently joined by The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg in a Signal group chat discussing a sensitive U.S. military operation in Yemen. Despite Signal's encryption, the breach highlighted vulnerabilities in digital communication platforms and underscored the risks of casually discussing sensitive matters. This incident raises critical questions about the integrity of government decision-making, the potential for security oversights, and the implications for national defense and public trust.

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NationalMridhula BharathwajHouthis, Signal, NationalComment
President Trump’s deportation flights spark debate over Constitutional Powers
President Trump’s deportation flights spark debate over Constitutional Powers

Judge Boasberg explicitly told the Department of Justice (DOJ) that “any plane…that is in the air needs to be returned to the United States.” Yet, this order was defied, and the Trump administration pushed back, arguing that Judge Boasberg’s written order was not filed until 7:26 p.m. On Saturday, the two planes deported over 260 immigrants, 137 of whom were removed under the Alien Enemies Act, passed in 1798. 

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NationalDevi PatelNationalComment
Budget Resolution Threatens to Divide Republicans
Budget Resolution Threatens to Divide Republicans

On February 24, the U.S. House of Representatives successfully passed a budget resolution calling for significant cuts, reflecting the ambitious goals of the newly elected Trump administration. Thanks to a narrow Republican majority in the House, the resolution passed by a margin of 2 votes. This is only one part of the long process, as it is now up to the individual House committees to determine the specifics of how the new budget goals will be implemented. While the budget process has historically been long and difficult, this one has the potential to be more divisive since the goals of the Trump administration are creating divides within the Republican party. 

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NationalDaniel ReyesNationalComment
Failed Bill Reflects Growing Tensions Over Transgender Rights in Sports And Beyond
Failed Bill Reflects Growing Tensions Over Transgender Rights in Sports And Beyond

On March 3, a bill that proposed to ban transgender women from participating in women’s sports by redefining Title IX failed to pass through a split Senate. This bill aimed to rescind federal funding from schools who would not comply with the new Title IX criteria, which sought to protect individuals based exclusively on their “reproductive biology and genetics at birth.”

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NationalKate TurnerNational, Transgender LegislationComment