At President Trump’s request, Vice President Pence left a football game after players kneeled in protest during the National Anthem on Sunday.
Politics
Trump Promotes Tax Reform Proposal in Indianapolis
President Trump traveled to Indianapolis to promote his proposal of reforming the American tax system in order to lower the tax rate from 35 percent to 25 percent on Wednesday, September 20.
Puerto Rican Citizens React to Trump’s Tweets
Puerto Ricans fight back on Trump’s assertion that the island’s citizens “want everything to be done for them when it should be community effort,” in regards to Hurricane Maria, on Sept. 30.
Pope Francis Urges Trump not to End DACA
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced his “Medicare for All” bill on September 13th and plans to go state-to-state in order to promote his bill—his first stop was in San Francisco at the “California Nurses Convention” on Sept. 22.
Sanders Introduces Medicare for All
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced his “Medicare for All” bill on September 13th and plans to go state-to-state in order to promote his bill—his first stop was in San Francisco at the “California Nurses Convention” on Sept. 22.
Justice Dept. Sides With Baker in Supreme Court Case
The Department of Justice made its support for Colorado baker Jack Phillips apparent, by filing a brief in support of his case that his religious beliefs prevent him from making cakes for same-sex couples on Sept. 7.
Unanimous Vote to Impose Sanctions on North Korea
The United Nations (UN) Security Council voted to enforce new sanctions against North Korea on Monday, Sept. 11th.
University President and Professors Take Stand Against Hatred and Bigotry
Dear students, friends and colleagues:
Faculty Tweets Go Viral Following Charlottesville Protests
The Dean of Monmouth University’s Honors School, Dr. Walter Greason, wrote a series of tweets following the protests in Charlottesville, VA on Aug. 12, that immediately went viral, attracting the attention of several news outlets.
Jeff Sessions Announces DACA Reconsideration
Attorney-General Jeff Sessions announced that President Trump will be rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an executive order established under the Obama Administration, on September 5th.