Category: Politics

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Who is Mike Johnson? A Look at the New Speaker of the House 

November 7, 2023

(Photo courtesy of World Today News). “Jim Jordan being sworn in as the Speaker of the House of Representatives.” Michael Makiej  Connector Staff After several failed votes over the last month for different Speakers of the House, including Representatives Steve Scalese, Jim Jordan and Tom Emmer (among several other candidates), the fourth and final speaker… Read More Who is Mike Johnson? A Look at the New Speaker of the House 

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House of Representatives faces major speaker crisis

October 24, 2023

(Photo courtesy of WSJ). “The Speakers platform in the House of Representative.” Michael Makiej Connector Contributor It has now been several weeks since former United States Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his position on Capitol Hill. This unprecedented and historic moment for the House of Representatives has left Americans without a… Read More House of Representatives faces major speaker crisis

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Israel intensifies response to Hamas attack

October 17, 2023

(Photo courtesy of  BBC). “Picture of Gaza after bombing.” Jonathan Hatem Connector Contributor Friday, October 13, Israel issued evacuation notices to 1.1 million Palestinians in Northern Gaza, as a part of Israel’s ongoing response to an October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. Palestinians were given twenty-four hours to evacuate.  On October 7, members of… Read More Israel intensifies response to Hamas attack

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House of Representatives Vote to Oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy

October 10, 2023

(Photo courtesy of ABC7NY). “Kevin McCarthy at a lecturn.” Eric Schultz Connector Staff On October 3, the United States House of Representatives experienced a historic first: its speaker was removed from office. Representatives voted 216-210 to vacate Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his office, with eight Republicans joining all 208 present Democrats. McCarthy had served only… Read More House of Representatives Vote to Oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy

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Assassination on Canadian soil creates high tension between Canada and India

October 3, 2023

(Photo courtesy of news.com.au) “Canadian and Indian flags.” Lydia Robert Connector Contributor On June 18, Canadian citizen and Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara temple in British Columbia, Canada. The two gunmen responsible for Nijjar’s death have yet to be identified according to Canadian police. In India, Nijjar… Read More Assassination on Canadian soil creates high tension between Canada and India

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The United States faces possible government shutdown

October 3, 2023

(Photo courtesy of New Santa Ana) “United States Capital Building in Washington, DC.” Eric Schultz Connector Contributor As has happened several times in the past, the United States federal government is close to a government shutdown. This shutdown is set to happen on September 30 if the yearly federal budget cannot be passed, which sets… Read More The United States faces possible government shutdown

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President Joe Biden possibly facing impeachment

September 26, 2023

(Photo courtesy of Livingston County News) “President Joe Biden listening in on an important meeting.” Eric Schultz Connector Contributor Last week, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy announced that an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden would be launched, with the first public impeachment inquiry hearing scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 28. McCarthy and the House… Read More President Joe Biden possibly facing impeachment