![Republican candidates Asa Hutchinson, Chris Christie, Mike Pence, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, Tim Scott and Doug Burgum stand together before a Republican primary debate on Aug. 23. An estimated 9.5 million Americans tuned in to watch the second Republican presidential primary debate on Sept. 27. (Provided by AP News/Morry Gash)](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/download-1-1200x800.webp)
Republican presidential candidates lock horns in second primary debate
by Jonathan Szeto, Reporter
• October 18, 2023
![President-elect Biden is not a panacea for all our ailments, but he is a step in the right direction. Biden has promised to be a president for all Americans, regardless of political affiliation, and he brings with him a history of bipartisanship in his nearly 50 years serving the American people.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled_Artwork-1-900x696.jpeg)
Editorial: Defend our democracy
by Editorial Board
• November 12, 2020
![Joseph R. Biden won the 2020 presidential election, defeating incumbent President Donald. J. Trump as he crossed the threshold of 270 electoral votes with a win in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania (20 electoral votes).](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/7Updated_ELECTION_NIGHT_11-900x420.png)
Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States, defeating Trump
by Varsha Rammohan, Arushi Saxena, and Anna Vazhaeparambil
• November 7, 2020
![After months of campaign stops, policy proposals and debates, Election Day is finally upon us. Harker Aquila is launching our Election Day coverage on Nov. 3 with regular live updates and community reactions starting at 4:30 p.m. as polls begin closing on the East Coast and results start coming in. Check in with this package to stay informed tonight as incumbent President Donald Trump battles former Vice President Joe Biden in this historic presidential election.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/3Updated_ELECTION_NIGHT1-1-900x420.jpg)
Election 2020: Live coverage
by Harker News Staff
• November 3, 2020
![Although we might not know who our next president will be tonight, the United States needs its voters all the more to truly embrace the historical democratic processes of this nation. We urge our readers to follow us along with our live coverage tonight and to continue to be informed, civically engaged citizens.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-11-03-at-11.28.22-PM-900x748.jpg)
What you need to know on Election Day 2020
by Alysa Suleiman, Lucy Ge, and Varsha Rammohan
• November 2, 2020
![AP Government student Riva Saksena helps Shray Alag (11) turn in his ballot during fifth period on Monday. Students were able to cast their ballot for presidential candidates from all parties as well as vote on California’s Proposition 13, which regulates funding for education.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/MockElection3.2.20_IM020272-900x610.jpg)
AP U.S. Government and Politics holds mock primary elections
by Nicole Tian, Co-Lifestyle Editor
• March 4, 2020
![President Donald J. Trump addresses the crowd at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN, for his 2020 presidential campaign rally on Oct. 10, 2019. Trumps Senate impeachment trial began today.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/49419805808_7372ce4e73_o-900x600.jpg)
Daily updates: Senate prepares for final vote on articles of impeachment
by Kathy Fang, Arushi Saxena, and Varsha Rammohan
• February 5, 2020
![Longworth 1100 in the Longworth House Office Building, where testimonies for the impeachment inquiry were held.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SWC_1245-2-900x596.jpg)
President Donald Trump becomes third president impeached by House
by Kathy Fang and Eric Fang
• December 18, 2019
![Thomas Rainow (11) delivers his speech as a candidate for his classs senior council. Several candidates from each class ran for class council this year, with a record number of 28 candidates running for next years junior class council.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/DSC_2523-900x601.jpg)
Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior class council candidates deliver speeches
by Nicole Tian, Reporter
• April 27, 2019
![Sen. Kamala Harris (D.-Calif.) waves to a crowd in her hometown, Oakland, to officially announce her 2020 presidential bid.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DSC_3319-e1548661825913-900x510.jpg)
“For the People:” Kamala Harris to run for president in 2020
by Kathy Fang, Managing Editor
• January 28, 2019
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