The World is in an Economic Crisis. The Solution? A Yacht.
Another day of the world’s economy suffering in the aftermath of a global pandemic; the only difference is that the World Bank is now $6 billion dollars in debt, and owns a $911 million party yacht.
By Raeann Cheong and Ariel Liao
A Potential End to Medical Staff Shortages in U.S.
Each year, thousands of students apply to medical schools in hopes of ultimately becoming medical staff to help the public by providing better healthcare and treating sick patients.
By Ariel Liao
Party Yacht Might Save the World
Last night, the World Bank made the shocking purchase of a $911 million party yacht, inspired by the song “Party Rock Anthem.” Even more shocking: it might just be the key to solving the biggest global problems.
By Raeann Cheong
Presidential Cabinet Fails Repeatedly to Send Aid to Desperate Britain
LONDON/WASHINGTON, JUNE 1940 – As Nazi German troops move towards London from French ports, Britain’s war cabinet could not convince the U.S. presidential cabinet to provide defensive aid.
By Julia Critz
House Debates Medicare, Rural WiFi, and Medical Industry Taxes in Final Full Session
A recap of the House of Representatives’ final full session, January 14th, 2023.
By Kamila Ramirez, Alison Chavez, and Arya Khanna
Ismay is in No Dismay: Sergeant Simon Dolls and Movies Storm the World as British Shores Are Stormed By Germany
British politician and diplomat, Hastings Ismay, the minister of defense and chief of staff to the war cabinet, has his hands full with the creation of propaganda and militaristic strategies as German efforts invade the southeast shores of Britain in May of 1940.
By Lyla Merk
Partisan Bill Passed in Divided House Small Biz Committee
The Build Rural Areas Back (BRB) bill was passed last night in the House Small Businesses Committee, with all Democrats voting in opposition.
By Arya Khanna
Representatives Turner, Jordan, and Lee Explain the Significance of Recently Passed DREAMER Act
Today with the passing of the DREAMER Act (Decrease Research Expenses Act for Medical Expenditure Research), new steps were made in changing the dynamics in the healthcare world, as this new bill will provide many full-ride scholarships for low-income medical students and promote more growth in doctors during the current shortage.
By Mackenzie Temple
Senate Rejects Two Bills, Passes One in Final Full Session
A recap of the Senate’s final full session, January 14th, 2024.
By Militza Méndez, Kate Sato, and Bryce Jenkins
The World Bank's Ups and Downs Throughout the Conference
The World Bank has officially gone broke in the course of 2 days. From Antony Blinken to a party yacht, committee members are desperate for reform and change
By Rosalyn Zhou and Milla Bardony
Maggie Hassan and Susan Collins Keep Cool in the Face of a Education Crisis
I sat down with Maggie Hassan and Susan Collins, two senators who emerged as leaders last night, to hear their thoughts and reflections on the education crisis.
By Mary Claire McGreivey
Two Years of WWII: What’s Transpired?
For roughly two years now, members of Winston Churchill’s Cabinet have campaigned fiercely to find a solution to this war–but what has transpired in that time?
By Raeann Cheong and Ariel Liao
“Not Substantial” or “Breaking the Cycle”? Two Acts Passed By Senate HELP Committee to Support College Students Ignite Controversy
In session yesterday at the Senate HELP Committee, four different bills were proposed in support of promoting diversity and equal opportunity in college admissions and on campus, though ultimately only two were passed: the CAFE Act (Counseling Access for Everyone) and the ACT Act.
By Mackenzie Temple
Presidential Cabinet Votes to Reject the Executive Order “Immigration Infrastructure Act”
After heavy debate, the Presidential Cabinet rejected the Immigration Infrastructure Act (IIA) in a 9-15 majority. The Act would have created healthcare facilities for access by immigrants along the US border, as well as expanded funding for cities with high immigrant populations.
By Mary Claire McGreivey
House Committee on Investigations Passes Act to Improve Pharmaceutical Competition and Opportunity for Low-Income Potential Doctors
The House Committee on Investigations passed today the Decrease Research Expenses Act for Medical Expenditure Research (DREAMER) Act by a wide margin with no controversy.
By Julia Critz
Inside the Supreme Court’s Corruption Scandal
A corruption crisis has erupted in the Supreme Court surrounding Justice Monroe’s alleged interactions with tech company Socialite, of whom Monroe has ruled in favor multiple times throughout his decade-long tenure.
By Mackenzie Temple and Julia Critz
$30 Billion Donated to CoreCivic, One of the Largest Private Prisons, Over Public Schools
As of today, January 13th, 2024, an anonymous donation of $30 billion dollars has been donated to CoreCivic, one of the top largest private prison corporations in the United States, over public schools nationwide.
By Raeann Cheong
President Biden’s Cabinet Signs the Protect Our Privacy Act into Law
The presidential cabinet voted by wide margin (19-0-6) to pass the Protect Our Privacy (POP) act. The act will codify the rulings of Obergefell v. Hodges, Griswold v. Connecticut, Texas v. Lawrence, and Loving v. Virginia, as well as require internet companies to disclose their data collection to the Federal Communications Commission.
By Mary Claire McGreivey
Churchill’s War Cabinet Aims For Advantage Over German Militia With New Act
Winston Churchill’s War Cabinet passed a strategic military act proposed by Herbert Morrison in hopes of gaining advantage on formidable German army.
By Alison Chavez