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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

Trump administration defying Supreme Court decisions

Kylie O’Neil, Contributing Writer April 29, 2025

The Trump administration has come under fire recently for the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) in El Salvador. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in...

Potential candidates to become the next Pope.

Leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Franics passes away at 88

Kylie O’Neil, Contributing Writer April 29, 2025

“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced...

Enhanced cancer screenings for Connecticut firefighters announced

Kylie O’Neil, Contributing Writer April 22, 2025

Firefighters risk their lives and run into dangerous situations to save people and help communities. Unfortunately, there has been a less widely known threat plaguing firefighters that has come to light...

Connecticut seeks to penalize companies for complying with ICE

Kylie O’Neil, Contributing Writer April 22, 2025

Under the Trump administration, immigration and deportation have been a hot issue for many Americans. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a branch of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS),...

Connecticut museums and libraries face federal cuts

Kylie O’Neil, Contributing Writer April 15, 2025

Connecticut museums and libraries are the latest institutions affected by Pres. Trump and his administration’s push to cut federal funding. The National Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)...

Connecticut Foodshare faces $1 billion budget cut

Anne Lee, Contributing Writer April 15, 2025

Federal budget cuts have hit food programs across the country. Connecticut Foodshare, a major provider to people who qualify under The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), has faced drastic budget...

President Trump announces “Liberation Day” tarrifs

Kylie O’Neil, Contributing Writer April 15, 2025

“This is the beginning of Liberation Day in America,” Pres. Trump said, of April 2, the day his administration announced sweeping tariffs. “We’re going to charge countries for doing business...

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...

Department of Energy seal

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...

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