Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor Journalists who cover topics related to the Pentagon’s defense department can no longer report on information unless it has been authorized by the government. As of late September, reporters who do not sign a statement agreeing to these new rules will have their press credentials revoked.  According to Politico, the initial memo sent to reporters read that all, “information … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Pentagon Imposes New Media Restrictions, Press Groups Condemn Move

A picture of Capitol Hill. USCP.GOV / COURTESY Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor The United States Government has been shut down for over a week due to Congress failing to come to an agreement on a federal funding budget. Therefore, some, but not all, U.S. government services are temporarily suspended and about 750,000 people are on unpaid leave.  This number correlates to approximately 40% … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Shutdown Standoff – Congress Deadlocked Over Health Care and Federal Funding

Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor On Sept. 30, 2025, hundreds of the nation’s highest-ranking military commanders were called to the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, VA, for a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, without being told the reason in advance.  Commanders traveled in from around the world, including Honolulu, headquarters of Indo-Pacific Command and Stuttgart, home to European Command, all using military and … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Top Military Brass Summoned to Quantico

Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor Following the removal of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ from the air last week, President Donald Trump has suggested that the federal government may revoke the licenses of broadcast television networks that have a liberal bias and that do not serve the public interest.  With the assistance of Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr, Trump and his administration would be able to … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Trump, Carr and the FCC See Clash Over Media Oversight and Free Speech

A picture of the current Supreme Court justices. COLLECTION OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES / COURTESY Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor On Sept. 5, 2025, the Trump administration enacted an executive order that changed the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. According to the White House official website, this change is to, “demonstrate our ability and … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Trump Administration Sparks Institutional Shifts Across Government Branches