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The Charger Bulletin

The Student News Source of the University of New Haven

The Charger Bulletin

The Student News Source of the University of New Haven

The Charger Bulletin

U.S. government leaks sensitive plans in Signal group chat

Adam Relkin, Politics Editor April 8, 2025

In an unprecedented moment for U.S. National Security, war secrets were leaked and discussed on the app, Signal Messenger, by the U.S. Sec. Of Defense Pete Hegseth. On March 11, U.S. National Security...

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$14 million frozen in aid for K-12 education in Connecticut

Kylie O’Neil, Contributing Writer April 8, 2025

Linda McMahon, the newly appointed education secretary, informed Connecticut education administrators that their window to spend Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) resources had...

Trump administration ramping up deportations despite controversy

Adam Relkin, Politics Editor March 25, 2025

On March 15, Pres. Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport suspected members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. In the invocation of the law, Trump said, “I find and declare that TdA is...

Senate vote on a controversial spending bill and Trump administration

Kylie O’Neil, Contributing Writer March 25, 2025

“It looks like our military men and women are yet one more casualty on the way to making sure that the billionaires get everything they want,” said Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA). His criticism was...

The Associated Press sues Trump administration over free speech

Adam Relkin, Politics Editor March 4, 2025

The Associated Press (AP) News is suing three members of the Trump administration over the issue of free speech and the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The lawsuit was filed over a week ago against...

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What is happening with the recent federal layoffs?

Kylie O’Neil, Contributing Writer March 4, 2025

Jon Stewart, an American comedian and actor who hosts The Daily Show, had words about the continuous federal firings led by Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “They are viewing...

How H.B. 6893 could help New Haven’s rising homeless population

Kylie O’Neil, Contributing Writer February 25, 2025

An act that would allocate $33.5 million to the state Department of Housing could help New Haven’s homeless population. “This is a statewide problem, and we need a statewide solution. We cannot rely...

New Haven sues Trump administration over sanctuary cities

Adam Relkin, Politics Editor February 25, 2025

Since the start of Pres. Trump’s second term in the White House, various lawsuits have been filed against executive orders he has signed due to concerns regarding the legality of them. One of these lawsuits...

Everything you need to know about USAID

Kylie O’Neil, Contributing Writer February 18, 2025

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was created in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. This was done to consolidate and expand foreign aid efforts that were scattered across multiple agencies...

Trump proposes the U.S. take over Gaza

Adam Relkin, Politics Editor February 18, 2025

Amid a ceasefire in the year-long conflict between Israel and Hamas, Pres. Donald Trump has proposed that the U.S. take over Gaza and build new communities and settlements within the territory. At a...

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Executive order bans transgender athletes from women’s sports

Skylar Griffin, Associate Editor February 11, 2025

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to prohibit transgender women and girls from participating in women’s sports. The order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s...

How I-91 divided communities and what is being done about it

Kylie O’Neil, Contributing Writer February 11, 2025

As Rep. Rosa DeLauro, who represents the 3rd district of Connecticut, was quoted in the Construction Equipment Guide, "Every single resident deserves to have access to vibrant public spaces. Ultimately,...

Trump’s executive orders create uncertainty for international students

Elisa Broche, Horshoe Executive Editor February 11, 2025

Pres. Donald Trump’s return to the White House on Jan. 20, 2025, has sparked fear and uncertainty across U.S. college campuses. Within his first week back in office, Trump issued over two dozen executive...

A look into the history of the impact of DEI in the Air Force

Kylie O’Neil, Contributing Writer February 4, 2025

Diversity, equity, and inclusion, otherwise known as DEI, has been widely debated and not always understood. Some people believe DEI initiatives are used to exclude anyone who is not considered a minority,...

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Donald Trump inaugurated as 47th President

Adam Relkin, Politics Editor January 28, 2025

On Jan. 20, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States of America, becoming the second U.S. president to serve two non-consecutive terms, joining only Grover Cleveland to have...

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