US Social Issues

  • Trump’s “Investment” in the Future of IRAs

    On April 30, 2026, Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at closing the retirement coverage gap for almost 50 million Americans. It targets independent contractors, gig workers, and employees of small businesses who lack the traditional employer.

    Trump’s “Investment” in the Future of IRAs

  • Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act in Landmark Decision

    The Court struck down Louisiana’s Congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The case concerned Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a monumental piece of legislation signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965.

    Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act in Landmark Decision

  • Shooting Shuts Down White House Correspondents Dinner

    On Saturday evening, a gunman fired shots at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, leading to prompt evacuations, questions over security and further marketing. This dinner was notable because it was the first one President Donald Trump attended.

    Shooting Shuts Down White House Correspondents Dinner

  • Appeals Courts and Asylum Rights: A Thorn in Trump’s Immigration Agenda

    A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found that immigration laws give people the right to apply for asylum at the border. The president cannot circumvent that.

    Appeals Courts and Asylum Rights: A Thorn in Trump’s Immigration Agenda

  • The FISA Fight: The Future of Governmental Spy Powers in America

    The United States has had a long and complicated history when it comes to surveillance and personal liberties. Tension has arisen due to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a powerful and contested tool.

    The FISA Fight: The Future of Governmental Spy Powers in America

  • The War on Peptides

    Peptide injections have been gaining popularity in recent years because of the range of biological functions they can target. This has caused people, from celebrities, movie stars to even RFK Jr. himself to try the treatment.

    The War on Peptides

  • The Iran War’s Effect on Bonds

    President Trump assured the public that the war would only last “4 to 6 weeks.” It has now been 5, and the markets are reacting. After the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran has responded fiercely.

    The Iran War’s Effect on Bonds

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi is Fired

    Attorney General Pamela “Pam” Bondi has been fired by President Donald Trump, though it has been phrased as a transition on the President’s Truth Social and Pam Bondi’s various social media accounts.

    Attorney General Pam Bondi is Fired

  • Two Donald Trump Executive Orders Struck Down

    The ruling effectively reverses a series of motions and executive orders that were responsible for the gutting of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, through which roughly 1.1 billion of federal funding is sent to services.

    Two Donald Trump Executive Orders Struck Down

  • The Verdict Against Meta

    In a landmark 10-2 decision, a California jury found tech giants Meta and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to be addictive, which harmed plaintiff KGM’s mental health.

    The Verdict Against Meta

  • Federal Judge Rules RFK Jr. Overstepped on Trans Care

    On December 18,  Secretary Kennedy released a 12-page document declaring that transition related healthcare for trans youth “fail[s] to meet professional recognized standards of health care.” The document notes increasing rates of minors seeking medical care for gender dysphoria.

    Federal Judge Rules RFK Jr. Overstepped on Trans Care

  • F.C.CYA: Federal Communications Commission Tries to Censor News Coverage on Iran War

    As President Trump struggles to justify his war in Iran to a skeptical American public, FCC Chair Brendan Carr has promised to revoke the licenses of broadcasters who air “fake news” about the war.

    F.C.CYA: Federal Communications Commission Tries to Censor News Coverage on Iran War

  • Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill to Address Affordability Crisis

    On March 13, lawmakers passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by an overwhelming 89 to 10 vote, marking one of the most significant federal housing policy efforts in decades by combining 40 policies to expand housing development.

    Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill to Address Affordability Crisis

  • FDA Vaccine Regulator Vacates Role

    FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary appointed Dr. Prasad in May 2025. Prior to that, Dr. Prasad was placed on a week-long leave of absence last July-August after Laura Loomer, a right-wing activist and influencer, clipped an audio depicting Dr. Prasad…

    FDA Vaccine Regulator Vacates Role

  • Kristi Noem’s Legacy at the Department of Homeland Security

    On March 5, 2026, President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem via Truth Social, making her the first Cabinet secretary to leave his second administration. In her place, Trump nominated Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, effective March 31.

    Kristi Noem’s Legacy at the Department of Homeland Security

  • Trump Administration Repeals 2009 Endangerment Finding

    The 2009 endangerment finding, which determined that six key greenhouse gases (GHGs) harm human health, was passed during the Obama administration and was the legal and scientific basis that allowed the government to regulate GHGs.

    Trump Administration Repeals 2009 Endangerment Finding

  • Bondi Hearing Goes Off The Rails Over Epstein Files

    The hearing was one of the most combative in recent memory, with Attorney General Pam Bondi arguing with both Democrat and Republican members of Congress in what could only be described as extraordinary political television.

    Bondi Hearing Goes Off The Rails Over Epstein Files

  • Super Bowl LX Performer Bad Bunny’s Controversies

    The 2026 Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny sparked political controversy, reflecting tensions over immigration, cultural identity, and diverging public opinions within the U.S today.

    Super Bowl LX Performer Bad Bunny’s Controversies

  • Here’s What Democrats Are Demanding in Exchange for DHS Funding

    Recent criticism of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has created a Congressional crisis over the department’s funding. Since their budget expires February 10th, the Trump administration is confronting a number of Democratic demands for reform.

    Here’s What Democrats Are Demanding in Exchange for DHS Funding

  • The US Exits the World Health Organization

    After nearly 80 years of membership, the US has officially completed its full withdrawal from the World Health Organization. The HHS has since criticized the WHO…

    The US Exits the World Health Organization

  • Trump Signs EO Limiting Large Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes

    Donald Trump’s new executive order “Stopping Wall Street From Competing With Main Street Homebuyers” aimed to prevent large companies from buying single-family homes. Yet, some doubt its actual effectiveness…

    Trump Signs EO Limiting Large Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes