Author: Emil Ordoñez
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The Continued Violence in Minnesota
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the morning of January 24, 2026, United States Border Patrol agents shot and killed a 37-year-old American citizen named Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who worked at the local Veterans Affairs hospital. He had been protesting recent ICE operations in the Twin Cities area and had been unarmed prior to the…
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The U.S. Strikes Venezuela
A few hours past midnight on January 3, 2026, the United States launched surprise airstrikes under the codename Operation Absolute Resolve, targeting multiple locations across northern Venezuela, including the capital city of Caracas. While doing so, U.S. special forces carried out a helicopter landing operation at the residence of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, capturing him…
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A Turbulent 2025
As the holidays draw to a close and the world approaches the dawn of a new year, it is time to take a look at the events that occurred this past year. 2025 was certainly a turbulent year, characterized by the continuation and ignition of armed conflicts, radical changes in politics and policy, and the…
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In Memoriam 2025
This year saw the passing of many prominent figures in politics. Here are just some of them: Source: U.S. Army Kit Bond, 86, former Republican U.S. Senator (1987-2011) and Governor (1973-1977, 1981-1985) from Missouri. Source: AP David Boren, 83, former U.S. Senator (1979-1994) and Governor (1975-1979) from Oklahoma. He was the most recent Democrat to…
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A Blue Wave
The biggest set of elections since the beginning of the Trump administration was held last night, and by all measures, they have been very good for the Democratic Party. L-R: New Jersey governor-elect Mikie Sherrill, New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, and Virginia governor-elect Abigail Spanberger. Source: MSNBC Here is a look at some of…
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Former VP Dick Cheney Dead at 84
On the morning of November 4, 2025, it was announced that Dick Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, passed away at age 84, due to complications of pneumonia and cardiovascular disease. He was widely regarded as the most powerful vice president in American history. Cheney was a classic Washington insider and a…
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Important Elections to Watch this November
It is seventeen days away from Election Day, and yes, you read that right. Several states and localities will be holding elections on November 4, 2025, and these elections will serve as an important look into the mood of the country one year before the midterm elections. Here are just some of the elections to…
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The Current Government Shutdown, Explained
Past midnight on October 1, 2025, the United States entered its first federal government shutdown since 2019 after Congress failed to pass funding legislation for the new fiscal year. The shutdown reflects a sharp partisan divide: Republicans pushed for a “clean” continuing resolution to keep government operations funded until mid-November, while Democrats refused support unless…
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A Week in Politics: The 80th United Nations General Assembly
The 80th United Nations General Assembly This week was an important one on the world stage as we saw the commencement of the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. From September 23rd until September 29th, leaders and representatives from each of the 193 member-states of the United Nations congregated…
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A Week in Politics: Attacks on Freedom of Speech and Sweeping Policy Changes
Co-authored with Roy Liu The United States Yet another busy week took place in the United States. The effects of Charlie Kirk’s assassination continue to reverberate throughout the country, with many people being fired from their jobs due to their social media posts expressing their opinions on the late conservative activist. Perhaps the most prominent…