President Donald Trump held a rally in Minneapolis Thursday, the first since Democrats began proceedings two weeks ago to remove him from office. Trump was defiant in the face of an impeachment probe.
President Donald Trump will hold a rally Thursday evening in Minneapolis and the University of St. Thomas has hired a new interim director of choral activities. Designer Lia Saari has today’s News in :90.
A federal judge orders for New York City prosecutors to see president Donald Trump’s tax returns and St. Thomas’ class of 2023 breaks a new record for St. Thomas’ diversity percentage. Design Manager Reid Neeser has today’s News in :90.
A public visitation and vigil for Archbishop Emeritus Harry Flynn will be held Sunday evening at St. Mary’s Chapel, the Washington Post reports that President Trump ordered his staff to freeze millions in aid to Ukraine, and police fired tear gas and water cannons at rock-throwing students in Jakarta, Indonesia. Reporter Emilie Cleveland has today’s News in :90.
Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signs legislation banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will declare “case closed” on the Russia probe and potential obstruction by President Donald Trump, Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security’s co-owner says he will not run the horse in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, and St. Thomas sophomore Matthew Farho travels for seven days with the choir group, Common Ground Voices. Columnist Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
President Donald Trump, his family and the Trump Organization file a lawsuit against Deutsche Bank and Capital One, Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena has lifted a social media ban, and there is potential for renovations of the Grotto on South Campus. Columnist Maddie Peters had today’s News in :90.
The Green New Deal has hit a wall of criticism, particularly from Republicans and President Donald Trump. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that substantial reforms are needed for issues like climate change, and the Green New Deal, while it has faults, has started the conversation for sustainable laws.
Republican-led Senate sets deal to rebuke President Donald Trump on his declaration of a national emergency at the Mexican border, William Singer pleads guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in federal court, former Texas Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke announces he’s running for president in 2020, and vandals shatter a Virgin Mary statue in St. Thomas’ Ireland Hall. Photographer Drew Bouman has today’s News in :90.
President Donald Trump signed the First Step Act, which aims to reduce recidivism, improve living conditions for inmates, and decrease sentences in the United States. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that despite the act, there are still many issues in the criminal justice system.
The Saudi Arabian government revoked the citizenship of Osama Bin Laden’s son, President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un fail to make a trade deal, Bryce Harper landed the largest contract in baseball history after signing with the Philadelphia Phillies, and Samantha Hoanglong and Kat Barrett host this week’s episode of Tommie Media’s Top stories. Reporter Rae Beaner has today’s News in 90.
St. Thomas first-year Miranda Mead was diagnosed with cancer in 2015. In northwestern Minnesota, a woman was accused of setting fire to her restaurant for insurance money. President Donald Trump met with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Wednesday in hopes to curb North Korea’s pursuit of Nuclear weapons. At St. Thomas, this is the first year all three Tommie Award finalists were first-generation college students and students of color. Reporter Emily Haugen has today’s News in :90.
Hooded gunman kills 12 Wednesday night, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in hospital with fractured ribs, Democrats prepare to use house power over President Trump with financial claims. Web Manager Esmee Verschoor has today’s News in :90.
One of the largest crowds in St. Thomas history gathered to discuss a collective commitment to a new action plan to combat racism on campus Wednesday, the truck driver accused of gunning down 11 people in Pittsburgh Synagogue pleads not guilty Thursday, President Donald Trump says the number of military troops deployed to US-Mexican border could reach 15,000. Chief Story Editor/Social Media Manager Solveig Rennan has today’s News in :90.
President Donald Trump announces intention to cut American aid with Central American nations, The ramp from interstate 94 to Downtown Minneapolis has reopened, and St. Thomas sophomore Katherine Mullen was found unresponsive Friday morning and pronounced dead. Public Relations Staff Member Jenna Barbari has today’s News in :90.
The bitterly polarized U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday to join the Supreme Court, delivering an election-season triumph to President Donald Trump that could swing the court rightward for a generation after a battle that rubbed raw the country’s cultural, gender and political divides.
