Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh attended a hearing with Senators to discuss his stance on abortion on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
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Senior Trump Official Publishes Anonymous Op-ed
The New York Times published an anonymous op-ed at the request of a senior official within the Trump Administration, which contained claims that are devastating to Trump’s presidency, on Wednesday, Sept. 5.
Govenor Murphy Signs Paid Sick Leave Bill
Democratic Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy’s Earned Sick Leave bill, A-1827, will become effective on Oct. 29 of this year.
Trump’s Attack on Amazon Signals Disconnect Between Government and Big Business
Amazon, led by Jeff Bezos, has undergone a widely publicized ascendance to become one of most valuable global companies. The world watched it enjoy unprecedented growth and expansion with notable milestones such as the release of Alexa, a first of its kind voice assistant, and the acquisition of Whole Foods.
U.S. and Allies Strike Syrian Chemical Facilities
Following the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s recent chemical attack on civilians last week in Douma, President Donald Trump, along with U.S. allies Britain and France, announced military action against Syria, sending missiles into chemical weapons facilities late in the evening on April 13.
Equal Pay in New Jersey
Governor Phil Murphy announced that he will sign into law comprehensive equal pay legislation, last Tuesday, April 10.
The Highest, Hardest Glass Ceiling: Women in Politics
According to a study by Politico, American University, and Loyola Marymount University, researchers Jennifer Lawless and Richard Fox found that, when asked “How qualified are you for public office,” only 22 percent of female participants answered “very qualified.”
University Community Participates in March for Our Lives Events
Students and Faculty Participate in Marches in Washington, D.C., New York City, and New Jersey
Dozens of University students and several faculty members participated in March for Our Lives protests on March 24.
What Kim Jong-un’s Historic Visit to Beijing Means for U.S. Diplomacy Efforts
The arrival of a mysterious, dark green, 21-car tinted train marked by a signature yellow stripe in Beijing’s central train station on Monday, March 26, incited speculation that it could be carrying North Korean Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-un.
How the Mexican Presidential Election Could Affect Relations with the United States
As Mexico prepares to elect its next president, the lea ding candidate in the race could predict how the landscape of U.S.-Mexican relations are formed in the future.