Currently, the future is uncertain for international students hoping to earn their degree in the U.S., especially students who are coming from the countries that are included in President Trump’s controversial ban. Although you may have nothing to worry about if you have already been accepted for a green card or you have international student…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By: Saagar Entegi Iran mobilized a large swath of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Saturday in response to President Donald Trump’s treasury sanctions for conducting illegal ballistic missile tests. Iranian military spokesmen indicated the IRGC would test 3 missiles as part of the exercise, “to showcase the power of Iran’s revolution…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By: Luke Rosiak Three brothers who managed office information technology for members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and other lawmakers were abruptly relieved of their duties on suspicion that they accessed congressional computer networks without permission. Brothers Abid, Imran, and Jamal Awan were barred from computer networks at the House…
h3>LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By: Ryan Pickrell The new secretary of defense reassured allies in Asia this week that the U.S. will honor its commitments, but drew China’s ire in the process. Much to Beijing’s displeasure, General James Mattis assured South Korea and Japan that the U.S. will uphold its commitments and stand by its…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By: Rachel Stolzfoos The federal judge who who ruled President Trump’s immigration ban must be temporarily stopped Friday made national headlines last year when he declared “Black Lives Matter” from the bench. U.S. District Judge James Robart, a George W. Bush appointee, recited the mantra while presiding over a case regarding the…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kevin Daley A defamation lawsuit brought by Ahmed “Clock Boy” Mohamed’s family against several political and media figures for defamation has been dismissed by a Texas judge. The lawsuit claimed the defendants — including media personality Glenn Beck, his multimedia platform, The Blaze, a local Fox affiliate, Ben Shapiro…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Ethan Barton Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch’s case history suggests he could be a strong defender of the First Amendment, though he hasn’t ruled on a large number of such cases, according to a media advocacy group. “His decisions in libel and invasion of privacy cases show a willingness…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Brian Nichols The 2016 election and the aftermath of said election has honestly felt like that of a script pulled right from the world of Star Wars. With the rise of President Trump (“So this is how liberty dies… with thunderous applause”) to, (*SPOILER ALERT*), Anakin Skywalker turning to…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Ryan Pickrell News that President Donald Trump was easing sanctions against Russia was refuted almost immediately, like so many other stories. The Department of the Treasury said Thursday that it would allow U.S. companies to make limited transactions with the Federal Security Service (FSB), Russia’s intelligence agency. Possibly eager to establish…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Juliegrace Brufke Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas introduced legislation Thursday to abolish the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), which was created by the Affordable Care Act. IPAB — a panel of 15 unelected officials tasked with finding ways to cut Medicare spending — was dubbed a “death panel”…