Politics
USC neighborhoods could face a wave of greater housing density next year
If signed into law this month, a new housing bill could create denser housing near LA’s transit hubs.
What the government shutdown could mean for members of the USC community
The Senate was unable to pass a spending bill, shutting down various national services and leaving thousands without pay on October 1 at midnight EST.
U.S. Department of Defense requires press to report only on authorized information
A Department of Defense memo released last week sparked concerns for free speech for journalists and its implications for news coverage regarding the government.
Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin speaks at USC on his new memoir
The new author spoke at Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall to promote his new book and discuss bipartisan politics.
At USC vigil, Charlie Kirk’s death described as “turning point” in American politics
Turning Point USA’s USC chapter raised $1,500 in one day to rent out the Tutor Campus Center Grand Ballroom Thursday evening to honor the late conservative activist.
President Donald Trump files $15 billion lawsuit against New York Times
The president made a defamation claim against the newspaper’s editorial board.
United States and China near agreement on TikTok, extending deadline to December
President Donald Trump has been at odds with the Chinese-owned company ByteDance for years regarding ownership and use of TikTok in the United States.
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger calls on students to rise above political division
On the International Day of Democracy, Schwarzenegger and USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim discussed political violence, redistricting and the importance of civic involvement.
Stepping up: Los Angeles soccer fans refuse to be sidelined
Supporters of local soccer clubs have spent the summer protesting the Trump administration's immigration raids.
In Berlin, Purim represents Jewish joy and vigilance
Karneval de Purim reflects resilience and enduring threats faced by Berlin’s Jewish community.
Renaming Veterans Day? USC experts say President Trump’s holiday plan could rewrite history
The president’s recent proposal to rename Veterans Day “Victory Day for World War I” is drawing criticism from historians and communication scholars.
Applied. Accepted. Rescinded. Why are some students having their internships in the federal government cancelled?
Government internships are being rescinded due to President Donald Trump’s federal hiring freeze. Among those whose offer was revoked: a USC student.
The federal government restores legal status for thousands of international students, for now
USC’s 17,000 international students remain in limbo as they wait for ICE’s updated policy.
Trump’s first 100 days: USC students react to big changes in education
From cutting federal aid to targeting DEI and transgender protections, Trojans speak out on what the administration’s new policies could mean for the future of learning.
Trump’s approval ratings sink to the lowest since President Dwight Eisenhower in the 1950s, according to new CNN poll
On the cusp of Trump’s 100th day back in office, a poll finds an overall decline in approval. Some USC students say they aren’t surprised, while others caution about the validity of the information.