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UNF Political Science Professor speaks on the impeachment proceedings against Trump

UNF Political Science Professor speaks on the impeachment proceedings against Trump

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Jan 13, 2021

The country is under extreme stress as political parties clash. President Donald Trump is yet again facing the threat of impeachment, filed Jan. 11. As Trump was acquitted of abuse of power and obstruction...

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Live: U.S. House of Representatives vote on article of impeachment against Trump

Live: U.S. House of Representatives vote on article of impeachment against Trump

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Jan 13, 2021

After the attack on the U.S. Capitol, the House of Representatives convenes to vote on an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Watch the historic impeachment proceedings live at the...

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President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The President is traveling to Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP: Trump takes no responsibility for riot as he heads to Texas

JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press Jan 12, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday took no responsibility for his part in fomenting a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week, despite his comments encouraging supporters...

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President-elect Joe Biden elbow bumps Senate candidate Raphael Warnock in Atlanta, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, during a campaign rally for Warnock and Jon Ossoff. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

AP: Warnock makes history with Senate win as Dems near majority

STEVE PEOPLES, BILL BARROW and RUSS BYNUM, Associated Press Jan 6, 2021

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Raphael Warnock won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs Wednesday, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party’s...

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President-elect Joe Biden speaks after the Electoral College formally elected him as president, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

AP: Electoral College makes it official: Biden won, Trump lost

MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press Dec 15, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Electoral College decisively confirmed Joe Biden as the nation’s next president, ratifying his November victory in an authoritative state-by-state repudiation of President Donald...

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President-elect Joe Biden speaks during an event at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, to announce his health care team. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

AP: Biden vows to reopen most schools after 1st 100 days on job

WILL WEISSERT, AP NEWS Dec 9, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden pledged Tuesday to bring the coronavirus pandemic under enough control to open most of the nation's schools during his first 100 days as president — going much further on...

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July 31, 2019 - Detroit, Michigan, U.S. -   JOE BIDEN and KAMALA HARRIS pose for the photo spray during a commercial break at the second of two Democratic Debates in Detroit hosted by CNN and sanctioned by the DNC.(Credit Image: © Brian Cahn/ZUMA Wire)

What to expect from Biden’s first 100 days in office

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 18, 2020

Featured image courtesy of Brain Cahn/ZUMA Wire via Mother Jones. In January of 2021, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will step into White House and begin their term in office. A president’s first 100...

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President-elect Joe Biden listens as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, speaks about economic recovery at The Queen theater, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Kamala Harris makes history

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 17, 2020

Featured image by AP Photo/ Andrew Harnik. Kamala Harris has broken boundaries by becoming the U.S. Vice President-elect. Harris will be the first woman, and woman of color to be VP, but as this may...

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2020 Election update: Biden becomes president-elect

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Nov 7, 2020

Democrat Joseph Biden has been elected as the president of the United States, narrowly beating out President Trump after several days of ballot counting. According to the Associated Press, Biden secured...

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M.O.S.: Osprey thoughts on the election

M.O.S.: Osprey thoughts on the election

Darvin Nelson and Kaitlyn Bowers Nov 6, 2020

Spinnaker safely ventured on-campus to ask our fellow Ospreys about their thoughts on the presidential election. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiqBaAQCfmc&ab_channel=UNFSpinnaker Featured image...

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Electoral College explained

Electoral College explained

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 3, 2020

When you cast a vote, you’re not really voting for the president, but rather a group of people to vote for them called the Electoral College. Many voters may not know what the Electoral College is, or...

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Duval judge resigns from vote-counting board after Trump donations revealed

Duval judge resigns from vote-counting board after Trump donations revealed

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 30, 2020

Featured Image of Judge Brent Shore in Duval County Courtroom by Bob Self. A judge resigned as chairman of the Duval County Canvassing Board on Thursday, after uncoverings of his donations to the Trump...

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