Throughout the 90 years of Monmouth University and “The Outlook,” the world as we know it has become a completely different place. We are more connected than ever. Information can be shared across the world at the click of a button. Since 1933, advances in civil rights have completely changed the opportunities available to Americans. […]
Politics
George Santos: Going Out of Style
Representative George Santos (R-NY-3) is expected to be expelled from Congress in the coming weeks, following a scathing 56-page report from the House Ethics Committee. Santos, who has now declined to run for office again, faces a laundry list of actions to answer for, ranging from campaign finance violations, wire fraud, and even sexual misconduct. […]
Birthday Cake Bonfire: President Biden Turns 81
On Nov. 20, President Joe Biden reached the age of 81. He celebrated with a quiet gathering, surrounded by friends and family. Although this news seems relatively insignificant, it marks a significant point as we approach the upcoming national election season: the age of American politicians. It’s not exactly an image of vitality to see […]
New Jersey Elections: Democrats Expand Legislative Majorities
This year in New Jersey, all 120 seats in the legislature were eligible for re-election. With 40 seats up for grabs in the State Senate and 80 seats in the State Assembly split between 40 districts, this was an intensely competitive election. For Democrats, this election meant competing for their majority in both chambers. For […]
McCarthy Ousted as Speaker of the House
U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy (R, CA-20) was removed from his post as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the first time a Speaker has been removed in American history. Matt Gaetz (FL-1), also a member of the Republican Party, introduced against McCarthy what is known as a “motion to vacate”—punishment for working with Democrats […]
Israel Under Attack
On Saturday, Oct. 7, the day of Sabbath for Jewish people everywhere, the state of Israel declared war. Thousands of Hamas terrorists invaded on foot and through the air over the Gaza Border into Israel, murdering over 900 innocent civilians and kidnapping more than 150. Horrific videos are being posted by Hamas all over social […]
The First Day’s Summary of the Biden Impeachment Inquiry
Last Thursday, the first impeachment inquiry hearing against President Biden commenced, two weeks after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy created the inquiry with the support of House Republicans. The grounds for this inquiry are regarding the President’s involvement in his son Hunter Biden’s business dealings. The prosecution is calling for impeachment and works to plead their […]
The Second Republican Debate: A Summary
The second Republican debate for the Presidential nomination took place on Wednesday, September 27 at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. The participants were former South Carolina Governor and Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Senator Tim Scott (SC), North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, former Governor Chris […]
Russia Issues Total Ban on Fuel Exports
As the colder months begin in Europe, people and governments alike need combustible fuels such as gasoline and diesel to heat their homes, fuel transportation, and provide positive economic conditions for their nations. Russia, which according to the IEA accounts for 14% of the world’s fuel supply, has issued a “temporary” ban on gasoline and […]
New Jersey Senator Indicted on Federal Charges
United States Senator Bob Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, was indicted on federal bribery charges on Friday, September 22. Menendez and his wife, Nadine, are accused of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of bribes and payments in exchange for Menendez to use his position of power to enrich the businessmen that were bribing […]