In his 2026 State of the Union, Donald Trump declared “our nation is back,” praising economic gains, proposing new retirement incentives, defending tariffs and calling for stricter immigration and election laws amid sharp partisan reactions ahead of the midterms.
At the Munich Security Conference, Newsom reassured world leaders that Trump’s presidency is fleeting, even as debates over climate policy, backlash to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance and fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files continue to stir political and cultural divisions worldwide.
End of government shutdown
President Trump signed the Senate-passed funding package into law ending the longest U.S government shutdown in history. Announced Wednesday, Nov. 12, the legislation extends...
By Isaac Rios, News and Features Editor
• Nov 17, 2025
With only two weeks left to finish their University of California applications, seniors at Van Nuys High School are starting to feel the pressure as they try to balance school work, extracurricular activities, and their college applications.
The United States reaffirms its alliance with Australia and the United Kingdom when President Trump expressed support for the joint nuclear submarine and struck a deal to source rare metals from Australia, he also signed an executive order against flag burning.
The shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a debate event has left the nation in mourning and raised questions about rising political violence. Hear how students at Van Nuys High School are reacting and what this means for the broader conversation on gun violence and political tensions.
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in Chicago, becomes the first American pope after a historic conclave. His election marks a significant moment in Vatican history.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has rolled out a phone ban using Yondr pouches, aiming to limit classroom distractions. Students and teachers are adapting to the new regulations.
A mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., results in 67 fatalities as investigators seek answers. The crash revives memories of a previous tragedy in the Potomac River.
