Manhattan Caucus: Trump Announces Intent to Further Restrict Media Access to Government Amid Nationally Increasing Media Censorship 

Zendrah Bonnick, Asst. News Editor On Friday, Sept. 18., amid growing concerns of media censorship, President Donald Trump announced that he would be banning various media outlets from the White House which included CNN, MSNOW and Politico.  Trump made the announcement on the social media site Truth Social stating, “I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW.”   Later, … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Trump Announces Intent to Further Restrict Media Access to Government Amid Nationally Increasing Media Censorship 

Manhattan Caucus: Days Before the 25-year 9/11 Anniversary, Mamdani Administration Releases Information About Air Quality at Ground Zero 

Zendrah Bonnick, Asst. News Editor  On Friday, Sept. 11, the nation came together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.   Many reflected on the lives lost, the events that occurred in the wake of the attacks, the “War on Terror”, the passing of the Patriot Act and the islamophobia that only increased in prevalence following the attacks. In addition, many remembering the communities that worked to assist each other following the … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Days Before the 25-year 9/11 Anniversary, Mamdani Administration Releases Information About Air Quality at Ground Zero 

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

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

Manhattan Caucus: An Analysis of the Iran Ceasefire Agreement

 Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor President Donald Trump announced a two week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, April 7, and agreed to a ceasefire 90 minutes before the deadline where he threatened “a whole civilization will die tonight”.  Trump took to Truth Social and stated, “Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: An Analysis of the Iran Ceasefire Agreement

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

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

Manhattan Caucus: Trump Administration Revokes EPA Authority Over Climate Change 

Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor On Feb. 12, The Trump administration revoked the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to regulate climate pollution. By eliminating the endangerment finding, the administration will be able to quickly reverse other rules that decrease climate pollution from power plants and oil and gas activities, albeit this would require additional regulatory processes. Stating, “We are officially terminating the so-called endangerment … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus: Trump Administration Revokes EPA Authority Over Climate Change 

Manhattan Caucus – Senate Democrats Strike a Deal to Keep Government Open

Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor In an effort to avert a government shutdown, politicians on Capitol Hill have been demanding changes to the Trump administration’s immigration policies. On Jan. 29, senate Democrats claimed to have secured a short-term deal with Republicans to keep the government open, with President Trump supporting the agreement.  Senate Democrats refused to keep the government open until the administration agreed … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus – Senate Democrats Strike a Deal to Keep Government Open