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UC Santa Barbara Global Studies Professor weighs in on the threat of a “looming war with Iran”

June 19, 2025 6:16 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — UC Santa Barbara Global Studies Professor, Mark Juergensmeyer, says that a potential war could jeopardize the safety of every… Continue Reading

Executive actions Trump has taken so far

January 23, 2025 3:20 pm CNN Newsource

By Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump has taken the first steps toward enacting his sweeping agenda with a series of… Continue Reading

Trump’s deportation plan begins to take shape as immigrant communities face ‘fear and uncertainty.’ Here’s what we know

January 22, 2025 4:19 am CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, Hannah Rabinowitz, Evan Perez and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A new Justice Department memo outlines the Trump… Continue Reading

Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary

November 15, 2024 3:58 pm Associated Press

Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named his campaign press secretary Karoline Leavitt to serve as his… Continue Reading

Vaccine maker stocks tumble after Trump picks RFK Jr. for health secretary

November 14, 2024 2:41 pm CNN Newsource

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Shares of prominent vaccine makers plunged Thursday after President-elect Donald Trump announced his… Continue Reading

Republicans will win the House, CNN projects

November 16, 2022 3:56 pm CNN Newsource

Republicans will win the House, CNN… Continue Reading

EXCLUSIVE: Green Party’s Dr. Jill Stein and Butch Ware gain momentum in Santa Barbara days before Presidential Election

November 4, 2024 1:43 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—It’s a movement that’s gaining momentum. “For decent wages, for housing that we can afford. Right now, one out of every two… Continue Reading

UC Santa Barbara Professor says Israel’s killing of Hamas leader will strengthen Hamas and further escalate tensions

October 17, 2024 7:06 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is raising questions regarding the future of Israel and Palestine. We… Continue Reading

Trump lawyer says there’s ‘no need’ to appear before grand jury in special counsel’s 2020 election probe

July 21, 2023 2:29 pm CNN Newsource

Trump lawyer says there’s ‘no need’ to appear before grand jury in special counsel’s 2020 election… Continue Reading

Biden elevates CIA director to Cabinet, a symbolic nod to central role

July 21, 2023 1:20 pm CNN Newsource

Biden elevates CIA director to Cabinet, a symbolic nod to central… Continue Reading

Trump’s legal team continues effort to disqualify Georgia DA as possible state indictments loom

July 21, 2023 1:02 pm CNN Newsource

Trump’s legal team continues effort to disqualify Georgia DA as possible state indictments… Continue Reading

FBI searched for name of US senator facing foreign threat in latest improper use of intelligence database

July 21, 2023 1:01 pm CNN Newsource

FBI searched for name of US senator facing foreign threat in latest improper use of intelligence… Continue Reading

GOP hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy finds some fans in a very Trumpy place

July 21, 2023 1:01 pm CNN Newsource

GOP hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy finds some fans in a very Trumpy… Continue Reading

Charging documents reveal how Michigan attorney general built case against fake 2020 electors

July 21, 2023 11:38 am CNN Newsource

Charging documents reveal how Michigan attorney general built case against fake 2020… Continue Reading

Biden chooses Admiral Lisa Franchetti to become the first woman in US history to be top officer in the Navy

July 21, 2023 10:59 am CNN Newsource

Biden chooses Admiral Lisa Franchetti to become the first woman in US history to be top officer in the… Continue Reading

Florida group files federal lawsuit against DeSantis and other state officials over voting rights of prior felons

July 21, 2023 9:35 am CNN Newsource

Florida group files federal lawsuit against DeSantis and other state officials over voting rights of prior… Continue Reading

Michael Cohen reaches settlement with Trump Organization in dispute over unpaid legal bills

July 21, 2023 9:02 am CNN Newsource

Michael Cohen reaches settlement with Trump Organization in dispute over unpaid legal… Continue Reading

Democratic worries bubble up over Cornel West’s Green Party run as Biden campaign takes hands-off approach

July 21, 2023 9:01 am CNN Newsource

Democratic worries bubble up over Cornel West’s Green Party run as Biden campaign takes hands-off… Continue Reading

Justice Department planning legal action against Texas over floating border barrier

July 21, 2023 8:58 am CNN Newsource

Justice Department planning legal action against Texas over floating border… Continue Reading

News outlets seek unsealing of newly revealed search warrants in Trump documents probe

July 21, 2023 8:29 am CNN Newsource

News outlets seek unsealing of newly revealed search warrants in Trump documents… Continue Reading