Riots broke out in Rinkeby, a district within Stockholm, Sweden — is largely populated by immigrants, late Monday, Feb. 20.
Politics
Trump Cabinet Members: Qualified or Not?
Secretary Of Defense:
Gen. James Mattis
Michael Flynn Resigns as National Security Advisor
National Security Advisor Michael T. Flynn resigned after misleading Vice President Mike Pence and other administration officials of the nature of his calls between the Russian ambassador to the United States on Monday, Feb. 13.
New Jersey: Highest Car Insurance Rates in the Country
For the fifth year in a row, vehicle drivers in New Jersey paid the highest amount of car insurance in the nation.
Betsy Devos Confirmed as Secretary of Education
After a 24-hour vigil held in the Senate that was dedicated to Democrat opposition and Vice President Mike Pence’s historic tiebreaking vote, Betsy DeVos was confirmed as Trump’s Secretary of Education on Feb. 7 at 12:29 p.m.
President Trump Introduces Neil Gorsuch as Nominee for Supreme Court Vacancy
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, Jan. 31, that he will nominate Neil Gorsuch, Judge from the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, to be the newest Associate Justice to the United States Supreme Court.
Deeper Look Into the Travel Ban
President Trump signed an executive order on immigration, banning Syrian refugees from entering the United States as well as citizens from seven Muslim majority countries, on Friday, Jan. 27.
MU Community Responds to the Future of Education Following Secretary Appointment
The nomination of Betsy DeVos incited controversy following her appointment as Secretary of Education on Jan. 31. .
Celebrities Stand Together at Women’s March
On Jan. 21, according to Vox, half a million women marched in Washington D.C alone, which was said to be the largest rally in years.
President Trump’s First Executive Orders in Office
Since taking office on Friday, President Donald Trump has been working hard to fulfill some of his promises to “Maker America Great Again” and signed several executive orders that affect both national and world wide situations.