Established in 1973, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) outlines legal punishments for damaging protected habitats and for harming endangered animals, but in July 2026, President Trump's administration changed the Act (Animal Welfare Institute). According to the Independent Petroleum Association of America, for years, companies have argued that the ESA is detrimental to industries such as commercial fishing, mining, logging, construction, energy development and infrastructure.

On September 18, 2026, President Donald Trump banned press organizations CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. According to CNN, the White House prevented reporters from entering by withdrawing their press credentials the day after this announcement. President Trump selected these organizations because he believes they are “fake news” and spread lies about his administration. The ban also affected media outlets other than those mentioned. According to “Time,” CNN, A

Recently, concerns regarding artificial intelligence and its data centers have increased in the U.S. These data centers house networking equipment and servers that store and process data to fuel AI, according to the World Resources Institute. Building and operating them requires a large amount of energy, land and water. Additionally, the cost of electricity and land in the areas where data centers are built is increasing and making it less affordable for the small businesses

On September 28th, a new age restriction came into effect at two Montgomery County malls: Westfield Wheaton and Westfield Montgomery. Now, teenagers 17 and under must always have an adult accompany them after 3pm. According to FOX 5 DC, “recent serious security incidents” prompted this new policy. In July, a 17 year old shot and injured a 13-year-old boy in Wheaton Mall, and in February, nine teens were arrested for stabbing another teen in the bathroom. Montgomery Mall, on

From the revised parking system to the sweatpants ban, Feldner shares new policies introduced this year.

Cox shares details about the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.

Senior Taby Darge and junior Bridget Zimmermann share advice for freshmen.

Mahi Dumas '29 reports on the development of American TikTok created by Non-Chinese investors.

Bea Burwell '27 reports on Holton's new carpooling system

Cindy Miao '27 reports on the current political situation in Iran

Miao describes how students expanded their perspectives at Tapestry.

Wissman describes the events that occurred when the U.S. captured Venezuelan president

Spiegel expresses her opinion regarding generative AI.

Students express their feelings towards the changed exam schedule.

Seniors describe their experience and opinions about their first time voting.

Estevez-Breton shares the the effects of the government shutdown.

Sambur describes the details of the new White House ballroom.

Catherine Hall '29 describes the advantages and disadvantages to the new Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses.

Penelope Cox '28 describes the current state of the ozone layer.

Students discuss the impact of the Judge Amit Mehta's order.