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Banned but not silenced: teen musicians and veterans defy Trump concert cancellation

Banned but not silenced: teen musicians and veterans defy Trump concert cancellation

(Photo Courtesy of CBS) “Equity Arc student musicians perform with veterans.” Conor Moyer Connector Editor Last year, 30 teenage musicians from across the country received the honor of a lifetime when the United States Marine Band selected them to perform alongside it in Washington, D.C. The Marine Band, known as “The President’s Own,” has performed

Trump and Vance show the administration’s thoughts on “diplomacy” toward Ukraine

(Photo courtesy of CNN) “Things got heated when Trump and Vance clashed with Zelenskyy during a White House meeting on Friday.” Nate Coady Connector Staff President Trump got heated again this past Friday at a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which was meant to be a discussion about granting the U.S. access to rare

Trump’s plan to make Gaza American sparks global backlash

(Photo courtesy of AP Photo) “A Palestinian man and two girls stand amidst rubble in the Gaza strip.” Ram Sastry Connector Contributor President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to seize control of the Gaza Strip and permanently expel all two million Palestinians living there, with military forces if necessary, has generated widespread opposition

Federal shake-up: how Musk’s DOGE is reshaping U.S. institutions

(Photo courtesy of The Times) “Trump giving Elon Musk leadership at the Department of Government Efficiency” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Elon Musk, known for his work in space travel with SpaceX, electric cars with Tesla, and the social media app X (formerly Twitter), has taken on a new challenge, The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

A new implication for gun rights in America

(Photo courtesy of ACLU) “Trump has signed numerous executive orders since taking office on January 20th.” Nate Coady Connector Staff On Friday, February 7, President Donald Trump enacted an Executive Order aimed at protecting Americans’ Second Amendment rights. The order also instructs the Attorney General, the recently sworn-in Pam Bondi, to review any rules by

Trump’s tariff threats ignite potential North American trade war

(Photo courtesy of Getty Images) “Mr. Trump” Collin Gallagher Connector Contributor A trade dispute between the United States, Canada, and Mexico has sparked economic tensions across North America, prompting swift policy responses from each nation. The conflict stems from the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on imports from its two largest trading partners, leading to

The circus, the con, and the long, cold wait

(Photo courtesy of PBS) “Donald Trump’s inauguration took place on January 20th, 2025.” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff When I went to Donald Trump’s inauguration, I didn’t just feel anger or fear. I felt an intense sadness, but not for myself, for the people around me. They had driven hundreds of miles, waited for hours in