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The United States' role in funding the Taliban

The United States’ role in funding the Taliban

Ashley Barrientos | Editor-in-Chief September 4, 2021

Story by Will Chappell / Contributing Writer Photo by The Nation It is beyond time that American leaders figured out a way to protect the nation without funding its own enemies and sinking future...

The top takeaways from President Trump's inaugural address

The top takeaways from President Trump’s inaugural address

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief January 21, 2017

Photo Courtesy of The New York Times On Jan. 20, Donald Trump officially became the President of the United States. On the day of his inauguration, Trump provided an inaugural address as per tradition...

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Opinion: How Donald Trump secured the presidency by fighting against political correctness

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief November 10, 2016

Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore/ Flickr Donald J. Trump's path to victory was paved with shouts of anger and dissent built on the ideal which brought the most controversy and strength to his campaign:...

Donald Trump

The tape heard around the world: Trump faces attack from Republicans, during debate

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief October 10, 2016

Photo by Gage Skidmore / Flickr A newly released recording of Donald Trump from 2005 is gathering political ire as the Trump campaign reels from sexually explicit remarks made by the Republican nominee...

Talking points of the first presidential debate

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief September 26, 2016

Photo Courtesy of Flickr Monday at 8 p.m., the long-awaited first presidential debate will take place at Hofstra University. Millions of American eyes will watch as the two front-runners wade into a...

President Barack Obama announced a plan on Friday, January 9 during a speech at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville. "America's College Promise" will provide free community college education across the country if approved by Congress. (Greg French/MTSU Sidelines)

Obama Request Authorization for War with ISIS

CIM Digital February 11, 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama asked Congress Wednesday to formally authorize military force against the Islamic State group, arguing the militants could pose a threat to the U.S. homeland...

U.S. Launches Airstrikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq

U.S. Launches Airstrikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq

CIM Digital September 24, 2014

RYAN LUCAS, Associated Press   BEIRUT (AP) — U.S. fighter jets and bombers expanded their aerial campaign against Islamic State targets Wednesday, striking the militants in both Syria and Iraq...

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