Politics Archives - Temple Update

Democratic Candidates Address Key Issues in Mayoral Debate at Temple

April 19, 2023 Alissa Clausell

The May 16th primary election is almost a month away. As the mayor’s race closes in, seven Democratic candidates faced off in the first televised debate, hosted by Fox 29 and Temple University. Candidates View More »

TSG Owls Take On the Hill

October 28, 2021 Nicolle Elise Majette

Temple students climbed the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building on October 27, bright and early, returning to Harrisburg after a two year hiatus. View More »

Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation Brings Mixed Reaction On Campus

October 30, 2020 Nicolle Elise Majette

In a 52-48 vote Monday, the Senate confirmed Justice Amy Coney Barrett, securing her spot on the United States Supreme Court. View More »

Trump Signs $484 Billion Measure to Aid Employers, Hospitals

April 24, 2020 Josh Kurman

President Donald Trump signed a $484 billion bill Friday to aid employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 50,000 Americans and devastated the economy. View More »

Donald Trump Impeached by Congress

December 19, 2019 Andrew Young

Congress yesterday voted in a majority decision to impeach the president, moving forward with the case against Trump for several charges and high crimes. View More »

Attack on Iran Postponed at Last Minute

June 21, 2019 Andrew Young

President Trump last night ordered a strike on several Iranian targets inside of Iran’s borders before calling off the attack, according to several sources inside of the White House. View More »

Joe Biden Announces 2020 Presidential Run

April 25, 2019 Andrew Young

Former Vice President Joe Biden has officially thrown his hat into the 2020 race for Democratic presidential nominee. View More »

Redacted Mueller Report Released to Public

April 19, 2019 Andrew Young

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has released the over 400 page report produced by his office following years of investigations. View More »

Thousands Protest Donald Trump at Republican Retreat in Philadelphia

Government Feels Aftershock Following Shutdown

January 28, 2019 Andrew Young

The federal government is currently feeling the added pressure of management and budget constraints following the end of the federal shutdown last week. View More »

Trump Brokers Deal with Democrats, Ends Shutdown

January 26, 2019 Andrew Young

President Trump announced Friday at the White House that he and his fellow conservatives in Congress had finally reached an agreement with Congressional Democrats. View More »