By Ben Slattery Barbara Pierce Bush was remembered Saturday, April 21, for her strong character and sharp wit which led her to become one of the most popular first ladies in U.S. history. She was laid to rest by a political dynasty in which she was a key figure, including her husband and son, whom she helped reach the presidency. An estimated 1500 people showed … Continue reading Former First Lady Barbara Bush Remembered
By Michael McCurry The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has started rejecting hundreds of civil rights complaints that they consider burdensome to the office in accordance with a new protocol. Department officials argued that the new policy is aimed at advocates who flood the office with thousands of complaints about similar violations, overloading the office’s staff with cases that they claim could be … Continue reading DeVos, Department of Education Rolls Back Civil Rights Regulations
By Britt Greve This past Friday morning, April 13, former FBI Director James Comey opened up about his role in the 2016 election, his interactions with President Trump and about the Russian involvement with George Stephanopoulos on ABC 20/20. This 40-minute interview has been cut down into 12 sections, including Trump, Russia and various other interactions while in his position as FBI Director. The interview … Continue reading President Trump Lashes Out at Former FBI Director James Comey
By Ryman Curtis Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt is the latest member of President Donald Trump’s cabinet to come under fire from Democrats and outside government watchdogs. The ethical issues began when Politico reported that Pruitt was renting a Washington, D.C. condominium for $50 per night from the wife of energy lobbyist J. Stephen Hart. Since then, a series of other alleged ethics violations … Continue reading Ethics Scandals Plague Pruitt, EPA
By Michael McCurry Last month, news broke of a massive private data breach conducted by the political research firm Cambridge Analytica. Cambridge Analytica, the American branch of the British voter research group SLC, was able to harvest the private Facebook information of an estimated 87 million people across the U.S. and around the world. Cambridge Analytica was able to obtain this information through a third-party … Continue reading Facebook Data Breach, Are Drew Students Worried?
By Ryman Curtis On Easter morning, President Donald J. Trump wished the country a happy Easter. In a series of subsequent tweets, he announced an end to his willingness to negotiate Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, otherwise known as DACA. The President urged the Republican-controlled Congress to “use [the] Nuclear Option if necessary, to stop the massive inflow of Drugs and People.” The statement is … Continue reading Trump Calls for “Nuclear Option” on Immigration
By Ryman Curtis “Give me a break,” said former Vice President Joe Biden. It was early January in 2018, and Biden, transparently gearing up for a presidential run in 2020, was being interviewed by Patt Morrison of the LA Times. “The younger generation now tells me how tough things are. Give me a break. I have no empathy for it. Give me a break.” For … Continue reading Joe Biden Is Not Your Adorable Uncle
By Michael McCurry On Sunday, March 24, pornographic film star Stormy Daniels made her long-anticipated appearance on CBS’s “60 Minutes.” A week and a half before the 2016 election, Donald Trump’s personal attorney Michael Cohen paid Ms. Daniels to keep quiet about her alleged relationship with the Republican presidential candidate. President Trump’s lawyers are now threatening the former adult actress with financial ruin, saying she … Continue reading Stormy Daniels Tells All in Latest Interview
By Josephine Emanuelli Cathy (Zbyszynski) Brennan (‘86) was recently named Deputy Treasurer for New Jersey’s new Governor Phil Murphy. This is the first time that a woman has been named to both the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer positions. Elizabeth Maher Muoio was appointed Treasurer, making her the second female Treasurer in the history of the state of New Jersey. Governor Murphy has put together a … Continue reading Drew Alum Named as NJ Deputy Treasurer
Michael McCurry Early last week in a surprise move, President Trump agreed to a meeting with North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-un. According to the New York Times, during a meeting with South Korean officials, President Trump was relayed a direct invitation from the North Korean leader. The person who relayed the invitation was South Korean National Security Advisor Chung Eui-yong, who had met with Kim … Continue reading Drewids React to Potential Trump, Kim Talks
