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National Recap: TikTok is facing a potential U.S. ban

By John Turner • September 22, 2020

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s move to ban TikTok from U.S. app stores has been temporarily postponed.

National recap: Houston struggles after hurricane

By Meaghan McElroy, Opinion Editor • September 6, 2017

The total rainfall from Hurricane Harvey was over 50 inches in some places, setting a new record of the heaviest rainfall for a storm in the continental U.S.

National recap: Trump clashes with Republicans

By Meaghan McElroy, Opinion Editor • August 30, 2017

Trump’s relationship with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is the most noticeably divided.

National Recap: Republican health care bill falls flat

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • March 29, 2017

Despite promises to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, the GOP's attempt to pass a health care overhaul bill has failed.

National Recap: Trump’s ties to Russia scrutinized

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • March 22, 2017

FBI Director James Comey recently announced that the agency is investigating alleged ties between President Donald Trump and Russia.

National Recap: Rise in Anti-Semitism stokes fear

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • March 8, 2017

Since January, about 100 Jewish institutions have received menacing phone calls and bomb threats, prompting an investigation by the FBI.

National Recap: Trump’s war on media continues

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • March 1, 2017

Trump’s frequent peddling of “fake news” has often come in the wake of negative news reports about his administration or his policies.

National Recap: Jeff Sessions’ record questioned

By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • February 17, 2017

Many fear Attorney General Jeff Sessions will roll back the clock on civil rights for a number of marginalized groups across the country.