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Gun violence has been a prevalent problem throughout the U.S, being one of the most stereotypical ideals over Americans. It has proven to be a divisive force, as some states are choosing to outlaw its possession while others view guns as a right that all Americans have.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida state government have rejected a proposed school course that would cover Black history in America.

Seattle Public Schools have filed a lawsuit against big social media companies, seeking to hold them accountable for their negative impacts on children’s mental health.

Four University of Idaho students were brutally stabbed to death multiple times in Moscow after an innocent night out on November 13th.

Even if it no longer is the center of media attention, the war between Ukraine and Russia is still happening as it draws towards its one year anniversary.

The 118th Congress has been sworn in, and with it comes a bunch of shake ups in the House of Representatives. The long and strenuous election of Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House can be left for another time. This new congress saw a new generation of House Democratic leaders, with Hakeem Jeffries as the new caucus leader. So who is he?

This past week, the victors of the 2022 midterm elections were sworn into their two year terms--just like the 118 times prior. However, this process was not one of routine; instead, it was marred with the failure to elect a speaker and almost persistent negotiation to get one. It wasn’t until early in the morning of January 7th that the house finally decided on who the next speaker would be: U.S. Representative from California's 20th congressional district Kevin McCarthy (R).

TikTok, the second most popular social media platform that 2/3 of teens use, has been banned from US federal devices as Congress passes a new bill restricting its access to government information. Officials are worried about the security threat this popular app poses, as user data, American interests, and locations can be easily accessed by the Chinese government.

The CDC reported a surprising spike in drug-related deaths among elderly Americans late November.

On January 4, the Biden administration announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be missing several self-imposed deadlines in March 2023 for making major environmental standards. If delayed for too long, these regulations could be vulnerable to future legal challenges.