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Manhattan Caucus: Kash Patel under Heat & Update on the War in the Middle East

Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor FBI director Kash Patel, has sued The Atlantic accusing the publication of defamation over an article claiming he drinks excessively and has unexplained absences.  The article was titled, “The FBI Director is MIA” citing more than two dozen anonymous sources. The article claimed that Patel’s conduct, “often alarmed officials at the FBI and the Department of Justice…develpoing a reputation … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Kash Patel under Heat & Update on the War in the Middle East

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Manhattan Caucus: Conflict between the Pope and the White House

Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor Recently, there has been building tension between Pope Leo XIV and President Trump. In a back and forth between the two on the war in Iran, Pope Leo made a statement that the fighting unleashed in the Middle East is “absurd and inhuman violence.” In his call for peace Pope Leo also stated, “God does not bless any conflict.” … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Conflict between the Pope and the White House

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War in the Middle East Taking a Hit to the Economy 

Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor The war between the United States, Israel and Iran has entered its fifth week, and Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This conflict has involved attacks on oil infrastructure in neighboring countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.  The Strait of Hormuz is where a vast majority that is produced in the Persian Gulf is … Continue reading War in the Middle East Taking a Hit to the Economy 

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Manhattan Caucus: President Trump’s State of the Union: The Longest SOTU in History

Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor President Trump delivered his State of the Union (SOTU) address on Feb. 24, the longest State of the Union address in recent history, lasting an hour and 48 minutes.  Trump honored many servicemembers and guests in the gallery, including the gold medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team. He presented Medals of Honor to two individuals, including 100-year-old Korean War veteran E. … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: President Trump’s State of the Union: The Longest SOTU in History

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Growing Tension Between The United States and Iran

Growing tension between the United States and Iran MEPC.ORG / COURTESY Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor Top military officials have informed President Trump that the military is ready to move forward with attacks on Iran as soon as Feb. 21, but officials say that the president has yet to make a final decision.  Regarding the ongoing Iran negotiations, the president stated on Feb. 19 … Continue reading Growing Tension Between The United States and Iran

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The United States Captures the President of Venezuela  

Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor On Jan. 3, President Donald Trump gave the order to launch “Operation Absolute Resolve,” capturing the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores de Maduro.   The operation included U.S. joint forces and special operations forces from multiple service branches. According to Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the military also networked with multiple U.S. intelligence agencies. Maduro … Continue reading The United States Captures the President of Venezuela  

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Manhattan Caucus: “The Epstein Files Transparency Act”  Bill Passed by Congress

Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor On Nov. 18, the U.S. Congress passed a bill ordering the U.S. Department of Justice to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein. The bill requires the DOJ to publish the files in a searchable and downloadable format, as Congress approved the release of the files by a final vote of 427–1.  The Epstein files generally refers to the collection … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: “The Epstein Files Transparency Act”  Bill Passed by Congress

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Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Impacts Veterans and Families Nationwide

Photo of U.S. Capitol Building. SHUTTERSTOCK.COM / COURTESY Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor The government shutdown is officially over. The shutdown that began on Oct. 1 concluded on Nov. 13, clocking in as the longest-ever shutdown in U.S. history. Capital Hill was shut down for 43 total days, negatively affecting millions of Americans nationwide.  During a government shutdown, federal employees generally fall into three … Continue reading Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Impacts Veterans and Families Nationwide

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Manhattan Caucus: Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Election

Photo of the NYC Mayor’s office. NYC.GOV / COURTESY Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor On Nov. 4, Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, won the New York City Mayoral election, becoming the city’s first Muslim and person of South Asian descent to be elected mayor.  Mamdani won after running a campaign off a progressive platform focused on city affordability, frozen rent and universal health care … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Election

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