Elijah Cummings Remembered
October 17, 2019Currents News Staff The American flag that normally flies high above the White House was lowered to half-staff today in honor of […]
Topic: Politics
U.S. Issues Sanctions, Calls for Ceasefire in Turkey-Syria Conflict
October 15, 2019Currents News Staff Russia is now joining Syrian government troops near the Syria-Turkey border as Turkey continues military strikes in the region. […]
2020 Presidential Debates: Democrats and the Right to Life
October 14, 2019Currents News Staff Leading up to the 2020 presidential election, the Democratic debate on October 15 will be the biggest primary debate […]
Ambassador to E.U. Blocked from Testifying in Impeachment Inquiry
October 8, 2019Currents News Staff The U.S. ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, was supposed to testify behind closed doors on Capitol Hill […]
U.S. Secretary of State Meets Pope, Reaffirming Joint Commitment to Religious Freedom
October 3, 2019By Melissa Butz On the morning of October 3, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, head of U.S. Foreign policy, arrived at […]
Chinese Catholics Face Scrutiny in Hong Kong Push for Democracy
October 1, 2019By Emily Drooby October 1 marks the first time a demonstrator is known to have been shot during four months of protests […]
Trump, National Intelligence Respond to Whistleblower Amidst Impeachment Inquiry
September 26, 2019Currents News Staff According to a complaint released September 26, a whistleblower claims President Trump abused his power and the White House […]
While Hosting Australian Leader, Trump Faces Questions on Relationship With Ukraine
September 20, 2019Currents News Staff President Trump and the First Lady hosted the second state visit of the administration, welcoming the Prime Minister of […]
Pope Heads to ‘Three M’s’ of the Indian Ocean, Seeking Peace and Reconciliation
September 3, 2019By Inés San Martín ROME (CRUX) — A quick internet search for Madagascar, Mozambique and Mauritius would lead travelers to believe they’ve […]
Philadelphia Shooting Standoff Brings Gun Legislation to the Forefront
August 15, 2019Currents News Staff A nearly eight-hour standoff between a gunman and police in Philadelphia is adding fuel to the gun control debate […]