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Donald Trump will likely be the 45th and the 47th president. Photo from Pixabay

Donald Trump announced as president-elect

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // November 7, 2024

Former President Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States, a race call from the Associated Press said.  After securing victory in Wisconsin, his pathway to the presidency...

The FBI is investigating a possible assassination attempt on former president and presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday. Photo from Pixabay.

FBI investigates possible second assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // September 15, 2024

Update 1:53 p.m. Monday: Ryan Wesley Routh appeared in court at 7:11 a.m. Monday morning “with no visible signs of nervousness.”  Routh is being charged with possession of a firearm despite a prior...

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Federal judge denies Donald Trump’s request to move hush money case to federal court

Beatrice Williams, Reporter // September 5, 2024

Federal judge Alvin Hellerstein rejected former President Donald Trump’s request Tuesday to transfer his criminal case from state to federal court, which could delay Trump’s sentencing. In May,...

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In First Interview since the Presidential Election, Bartiromo gives Trump a Free Pass

Jack Lewis, Opinion Columnist // December 6, 2020

President Donald J.Trump hasn’t done a whole lot since losing the election. He’s largely moved from the Oval Office to the residency, sulking and asking aides and advisors if they believe he had the...

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If Biden wins, Trump will likely use his pardon power

Jack Lewis, Opinion Columnist // November 5, 2020

With the presidential campaign coming to a close this week, all are wondering who will win and what will happen to the country. Many theories have been said about both outcomes, but what few are talking...

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Rouse and Revolt’s billboard compares President Trump to Hitler

Jacqueline Morales // October 5, 2017

Rouse and Revolt, a business in downtown Chico, was forced to take down its advertising billboard Thursday morning after receiving criticism for comparing President Trump to Adolf Hilter. The billboard...

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Finding Rationality in Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un

Grayson Boyer // August 22, 2017

In the American mind, North Korea is an almost romanticized conception of Orwellian government control and ruthless dictatorship. Americans picture an insane leader with a handful of nukes and the capacity...

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Trump should go green

Roberto Fonseca // April 20, 2017

Get your medical cards because Trump is aiming his focus at recreational marijuana, according to his press secretary Sean Spicer in his Feb. 24 speech. Trump has been staunch on his disapproval of the...

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Trump is creating distractions

Susan Whaley // March 29, 2017

It’s a normal day when President Trump expresses his troubles and promotes his policies on both of his Twitter accounts. Except on March 4, Donald Trump went to a new level, claiming that former...

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Chico shouldn’t support sanctuary cities

Roberto Fonseca // March 15, 2017

Sanctuary cities have been a huge talking point since Donald Trump has been in office. President Trump signed an executive order that would cut federal funding from sanctuary cities. The recent vote...

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Reformation needed for executive orders

Roberto Fonseca // February 27, 2017

Executive orders have been highly questioned over the years as to whether or not they are constitutional.Although executive powers are covered in Article II, Section 1 of the constitution, the process...

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America inching toward Civil War

Roberto Fonseca and Nicole Henson // February 23, 2017

It’s been something that should have been in the back of American’s heads since Hillary and President Donald Trump were both nominated as the primary candidates to become the President of the...

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