Endangered Species Protection Reinterpreted
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.
Holly Holton
23 hours ago2 min read
The White House Imposes New Press Ban
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
Mia Estevez-Breton '27
23 hours ago2 min read
Data Centers Raise Concerns in the U.S.
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
Zoe Patron
1 day ago1 min read