By Leela Uppaluri and Emma Birdsong At a September 22 White House press conference, President Trump, alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, stated that “taking Tylenol during pregnancy can be associated with a very increased risk of autism” for babies. Trump added that pregnant women should “tough it out” and “fight …
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Controversy over the H1B Visa Arises
By Iris Shen & Sophie Kim, Banner Staff The H1B visa has quickly become a point of controversy within the Trump supporter, or Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, an H1B visa is a temporary visa classification that allows employers to sponsor highly skilled foreign professionals for employment …
The First Month of a New Trump Term
By Louisa Furman, Banner Staff One month into his second term, President Donald Trump has enacted significant changes through executive orders and proposed plans, affecting immigration policy, social justice issues, government spending, foreign policy, and the economy. Director of Community and Inclusion, Mr. Braxton, said that “there are [different] policies that each individual student really …
Dash Into December: 2024 Federal Election: Presidential, Senate, and House Results
By Julia Bae, Banner Staff On Tuesday, November 5, Remy Kim ’25, like many other Americans, “found it very difficult to stay away from the news.” After all, the 2024 Election Day included key national elections within the Senate, House of Representatives, and, of course, the presidency. Most notably, Donald J. Trump, former U.S. President …
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The 2024 Presidential Elections: What’s at Stake?
By Leela Uppaluri, Banner Staff According to PBS, “three in four American adults believe the upcoming presidential election is vital to the future of U.S. democracy.” What exactly makes this election so impactful? Class VI U.S. History Teacher Mr. Mirelman stressed, “the stakes are high.” Although elections may seem distant to middle and high school …
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