Succeeding his inauguration, President Joe Biden signed an order halting the construction of the border wall between the U.S. and Mexico. Being one of the Trump administration’s major legislative agendas, the barrier had reached 455 miles in length before its pause. Previously planned sections of the border wall remain incomplete, …
Read More »Lesson from the Trump Years: Stop Idolizing Politicians
A new presidency is now well underway in an America still deeply divided from the last. The transition process since President Joe Biden officially won the state of Pennsylvania has been marked by increasing tumultuousness, highlighting the extent to which some Americans are willing to go to fight for certain …
Read More »Guantanamo Bay Must Close Down
Following the national security attacks on September 11, 2001, former president George W. Bush launched a “War on Terror.” The environment was similar to that of the Red Scare in the 1920s. Suspected Muslims and Brown ethnic groups were incarcerated in masses with the sole reason for their detainment being …
Read More »Biden Signs 17 Executive Orders on Day One
Immediately after being sworn into office on Jan. 20, President Joe Biden got to work signing 17 executive orders, memorandums, and directives meant in large part to undo his predecessor’s legacy and revert back to traditional political processes such as those of the Obama-era. Biden first focused on the most …
Read More »Biden’s Presidential Cabinet Picks
With future policies in mind and a team of officials by his side, President-elect Joe Biden is almost ready to transition into the White House. As his inauguration draws near, Biden is seeking out trusted individuals to fill the influential seats of his cabinet and help him carry out his …
Read More »Biden and Harris Take the Presidency
After a neck-and-neck brawl between the 2020 presidential candidates, the American public has voted to replace Republican President Trump with a new Commander in Chief, Democrat President-Elect Joe Biden. Biden, the left-wing candidate, plans to walk into the White House this January with an Electoral College and Popular Vote majority …
Read More »A Presidential Debate like Never Before
After months of vigorous campaigning, President Donald Trump and former Vice President, Joe Biden finally faced off head-to-head in the first 2020 presidential debate. The discussion started off with professional comments, but quickly escalated into what many Americans consider “the worst presidential debate in history.” After every question was posed, …
Read More »Summer Developments in the 2020 Presidential Race
As the road to the 2020 Presidential elections continues, Democratic candidates are beginning to emerge in distinct tiers to face off against the leading Republican candidate running for reelection, Donald Trump. In recent news, the sprawling field of 23 Democratic candidates has narrowed down to 19. However, only ten have …
Read More »Presidential Medal of Freedom: The best friendship necklace
As President Barack Obama’s final term came to an end, he threw his Vice President Joe Biden a surprise party. According to CNN, Biden thought he was going to toast the senior staff with his wife Jill Biden and Michelle Obama. What he wasn’t expecting was Obama to award him …
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