![While ousted, Santos can still enter the House floor and interact with current members, maintaining certain privileges as outlined by House rules.](https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ousted-1200x870.png)
Accountability in action: House expels George Santos amid scandalous federal indictments
Zenil Koovejee, AVT Editor-in-Chief
• December 15, 2023
![Current high schoolers, poised to become eligible voters in the 2024 presidential election, will play a role in shaping future political decisions and nominations (including those at the Iowa caucus).](https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_6604-2-1200x900.jpg)
Iowa caucus set to kick off 2024 presidential election season
Zenil Koovejee, AVT Editor-in-Chief
• December 15, 2023
![The new Republican Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, was elected after former speaker Kevin McCarthy was removed from office.](https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/New-Speaker-of-the-House.png)
New Speaker of the House selected after much debate: Who is he and what does this mean?
Lauren Tran, AV Radio Editor
• December 8, 2023
![Mike Johnson was elected as the new Republican Speaker of the House, and one of his first priorities is to prevent a government shutdown.](https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/shutdown-1200x676.png)
Out of money and time: How could a potential government shutdown impact our local community?
Maximilien Kiyoi, AVTV Broadcast Editor,
• October 29, 2023
![Voters across the country tune into the second GOP debate to see the candidates continue to talk about important topics for the country.](https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5277-1200x900.jpg)
Trump’s dominance and GOP debate: How are Amador students and local voters navigating the 2024 election?
Rishit Agnihotri, AVT Sports Page Editor
• September 29, 2023
![A significant number of students set to graduate in 2023 and 2024 are poised to exercise their voting rights in the upcoming presidential election, highlighting the critical role of the youth demographic in shaping the political landscape of the nation.](https://www.amadorvalleytoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_6604-900x675.jpg)
The Trump factor: How a potential 2024 campaign could impact student voters?
Lexiss Marajas, Staff Writer
• March 29, 2023
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