Tag: National
Opinion: Trump defies democracy by crowning himself king online
As Trump’s authoritarian tendencies become more overt, so do the policies that seek to undermine democratic participation. Read More »
Senator Gillibrand criticizes Trump administration’s FAA firings
Senator Gillibrand criticized Trump’s FAA layoffs after a fatal crash, warning it jeopardized passenger's safety. Read More »
USen votes to approve 135 new courses, 120 revised courses
The University Senate approved the curriculum committee’s February report, which details new, revised and other programs it reviewed. Read More »
Opinion: Study history’s patterns to combat Trump’s corruption
We can’t delegitimize the genuine threat the current administration poses to the residents of this country and the rest of the world. Read More »
Opinion: Return to physical media to counter online uncertainty
Physical media acts as a way to preserve history without having to worry about the source material being edited to fit agendas. Read More »
U.S. Justice Department suing multiple state officials for immigration policies
The U.S. Justice Dept is suing New York state over policies that protect undocumented immigrants and block Trump’s deportation agenda. Read More »
Hamas announces Israeli hostage release delay
Israeli Prime Minister gave Hamas an ultimatum threatening to resume fighting if the Israeli hostages are not returned by Saturday afternoon. Read More »
Trump’s Department of Efficiency plans to cut over $880 million from DOEd
President Trump’s Dept of Government Efficiency is cutting over $880 million from the DOEd, sparking concerns about the impact on students. Read More »
Opinion: Trump’s DOEd teardown weakens already unequal school system
But, we must collectively choose to not be submissive and sit idly by as our international peers and those reliant on federal aid disappear from our classes without a word. Read More »
Syracuse City Auditor report details key city programs, organizations receiving federal funding
Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion put together a report that details the programs and organizations receiving federal funding. Read More »
Opinion: Americans suffer while Trump fights culture wars
It’s time to push back against the idea that governance should be about scoring political points rather than improving lives, and reject policies that are designed for spectacle rather than substance. Read More »
NY Sen. Gillibrand responds to Trump's planned executive order for terminating DOEd
Following Trump’s plans to eliminate the Department of Education, NY Sen. Gillibrand said she'll do everything in her power to protect it. Read More »
Schumer urges DHS to reinstate Aviation Security Advisory Committee
Schumer issued a letter on Tuesday urging the Department of Homeland Security to reinstate the Aviation Security Advisory Committee. Read More »
President Trump’s freeze on federally funded school programs remains blocked
Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed concerns about President Trump’s freeze on federally funded school programs. Read More »
SU graduate among 67 people dead in D.C. plane crash
Lane and her son Spencer were returning home to Rhode Island from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas. Read More »
What to know about Trump’s ICE orders
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 20 as part of larger illegal immigration mitigation efforts. Read More »
Trump’s financial aid freeze blocked by D.C. federal judge
A federal judge blocked President Trump’s Monday night order temporarily pausing all loans, grants and other financial assistance. Read More »
President Trump signs nearly 100 executive orders targeting DEI, immigration
President Trump signed nearly 100 executive orders on his first day, including declaring a state of emergency. Read More »
TikTok ban delayed after President Trump signs executive order
On Jan. 19, TikTok shut down briefly in the U.S. due to a national ban but President Trump signed an executive order for a 75-day extension. Read More »
Trump names Brandon Williams under secretary for nuclear security
Former Rep. Brandon Williams will serve as Trump's undersecretary for nuclear security of the United States Department of Energy. Read More »
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire with hostage deal
Israel and Hamas have reached a six-week ceasefire, set to begin Sunday which will include the release of hostages. Read More »
Explaining the looming TikTok ban
As January 19 approaches, the U.S. government’s push for TikTok’s sale continues. The app’s future is uncertain, for its 170 million users. Read More »
Opinion: Men must prioritize greater social hardships over finances
This creates a thought-provoking divide on the different ways men and women perceive shared domestic issues. It’s critical that we challenge the polarization caused by divisive, unsympathetic rhetoric. Read More »
Within 4B movement, make change for the collective, not individuals
While subscribing to the motivations behind 4B might make American women feel safer in the short term, we should use the response as a starting point in feminist action instead of an end goal. Read More »