Happening in the world: Republican senators voted on Tuesday to formally silence Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on the senate floor until Senator Jeff Sessions’ (R-AL) nomination for Trump’s cabinet is complete. Democrat senators have been trying to delay confirmations of nominees for Trump’s cabinet, making this process the most dragged out one in US history. (The […]

It’s time to stop hitting the snooze button! Bwog is here to give you your daily news and other important information to get you through your day.  Happening in the world: If you thought this past election was a disaster, it’s time to feel bad for the French. With their presidential election coming up soon, signs point to another […]

Happening in the nation: Muslim ban was temporarily blocked by federal judge James L. Robart, who is also known for his personal flair and his constant diligence in “representation of the disadvantaged.” He was also known for echoing “Black Lives Matter” movement’s slogan during past hearings, causing quite a reaction. (Washington Post). Happening in NYC: […]

Happening in the nation: No other cabinet nominee has received as much protest as Betsy DeVos, President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education. DeVos is a single swing vote away from a rejection, and the phone systems of potential-swing Republicans have been flooded by calls from DeVos critics. (Politico) Happening in NYC: The city has […]

Happening in the world: Senate Republicans, by quorum, suspended committee rules to push forward the Trump Administration nominee for leader of the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt. This comes despite protests from the Democrats. (Washington Post) Happening in NYC: Yesterday at around noon, a little over a thousand Yemeni-American businesses (including bodegas and grocers) went on […]

Happening in the world: Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will be the first member of Trump’s cabinet to represent the administration abroad as he travels to Asia this week. He will travel to South Korea and China, both countries being places where security concerns are increasing. Later this month, he is also expected to travel to […]

Happening in the world: The White House took a step back from Trump’s ban on immigrants, clarifying that people with  green cards would be exempt from the rule that would ban them from entering the country. Officials claimed that ony 109 people out of the 325,000 travelers that enter the United States were effected by the […]

Happening in the nation: Ann Donnelly, a federal judge in New York, carried out an emergency ruling preventing the removal of people with refugee applications, valid visas, and “other individuals…legally authorized to enter the United States” from the US. She explained that Trump’s executive order risks “substantial and irreparable injury” to those targeted. (BBC) Happening […]

Happening in the nation: According to many climate experts, the drought in California is nearly over. Record-setting rain and snowfall throughout California have replenished the state’s reservoirs and rivers in recent months. For the first time in more than a year, none of the state is designated as being in “exceptional drought.” (CNN) Happening in […]

Happening in the nation: A team of biologists at the Salk Institute has shown that, despite 90 million years of evolution between the species, human stem cells can be implanted into the embryo pig. A friend confesses to me that this was how he was born. (National Geographic) Happening in NYC: In response to the […]

Happening in the nation: Producer and actress Mary Tyler Moore passed away on Wednesday at the age of 80. Moore was a pioneer in the industry, well-known for starring on “The Dick van Dyke Show” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” (Washington Post) Happening in NYC: Mayor Bill De Blasio joined majors of “sanctuary cities” across the country […]

Happening in the world: Trump plans to sign executive orders allowing the construction of his Wall on the US-Mexico border today. This is one of his first actions as the president addressing his ferociously anti-illegal immigration platform that he emphasized during his campaign. (The Washington Post) Happening in NYC: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed […]

Happening in the nation: President Trump has pulled the U.S. out of the talks for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The movement towards negotiations began with President Obama’s desire to improve trade policy, but President Trump has ended said negotiations, wanting to support the growth of American jobs. (The Atlantic) Happening in NYC: Have you been wondering […]

Hello dear readers! This semester, Bwog is redesigning Bwoglines, in order to make this feature more relevant to the Columbia student experience. We hope you’ll enjoy our new format! Happening in the nation: Surprisingly, Donald Trump spent his first presidential day accusing journalists of being “the most dishonest human beings on Earth” as he insists […]

Hello dear readers! This semester, Bwog is redesigning Bwoglines, in order to make this feature more relevant to the Columbia student experience. We hope you’ll enjoy our new format! Happening in the nation: Within hours of his inauguration, United States President Donald Trump signed his first executive order, directing the government to scale back Obama’s legacy […]