Hannah Langenfeld

1 month ago | trillmag.com | Hannah Langenfeld

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs placed on imported goods from China, Mexico, and Canada went into effect Tuesday, March 4. The United States receives approximately $32 billion worth of goods annually from Mexico, including fruits, vegetables, and poultry, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The effects of these new tariffs will trickle down to grocery store prices across America.

1 month ago | trillmag.com | Hannah Langenfeld

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs placed on imported goods from China, Mexico, and Canada went into effect Tuesday, March 4. The United States receives approximately $32 billion worth of goods annually from Mexico, including fruits, vegetables, and poultry, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The effects of these new tariffs will trickle down to grocery store prices across America.

2 months ago | trillmag.com | Hannah Langenfeld

President Donald Trump signed a presidential action to halt all hiring of federal civilian employees on Jan. 20. The freeze will last 90 days, or until the United States Department of Government Efficiency Service, led by Elon Musk, decides otherwise. Chaos and confusion spread among federal workers after the announcement, including the United States Agency for International Development. Trump has threatened to shut down USAID, which is impacted by the freeze.

2 months ago | trillmag.com | Hannah Langenfeld

The social media platform TikTok has millions of users in the United States alone. The app seems to be ubiquitous in modern daily life, from sharing book recommendations to self-diagnosing health issues. There is an ongoing debate about the merits and harms of the app. U.S. politicians and intelligence community members have expressed concerns over the past few years about China’s access to and potential use of TikTok’s data.

Jan 14, 2025 | trillmag.com | Hannah Langenfeld

Many Republican politicians support shutting down the U.S. Department of Education saying that school curricula and funding are within states’ rights. Opposers say the department provides indispensable support for poorer school districts and universities that benefit from federal funding. Closing the department could also affect student loan repayment organization, forgiveness and college affordability.