Joseph Milord

Bio

Joseph is a Senior Writer, Editor and early member of the Elite Daily team. He studied Journalism and Media Studies at Rutgers University and will probably call Jersey home forever.

This 31-Year-Old Immigrant's Congressional Run Teaches Important Lessons About Politics

By Joseph Milord

There is no question that July's most notable news headlines have been dominated by President Donald Trump's international trips, televised hearings in Congress, and indictments issued against alleged Russian hackers by the Justice Department. But…

A Protester Cut Off Mike Pence's Speech To Ask "Where Are The Children?"

By Joseph Milord

First, Mike Pence greeted his audience of about 500 people: "Well, hello, Missouri! And from the other side of the state line, hello, Kansas!" Then, the vice president began his address. But before he could even get through his first sentence, a…

Ivanka Trump's Views On Paid Leave Got Challenged & Her Response Was Interesting

By Joseph Milord

Ivanka Trump is ready to talk about paid family leave. The 36-year-old mother of three, and White House adviser, wrote an op-ed for Fox News on the subject, arguing that the time for a new national family leave law is nearing. Ivanka Trump's views…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Won Another Primary Race Without Even Trying

By Joseph Milord

In June, 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won a dramatic, upset primary win over an established New York City Democrat. The next month, without even trying, she won another primary under bizarre circumstances. That's right, Alexandria…

Trump Issued Another Pardon, And It's Another Famous Case

By Joseph Milord

President Donald Trump has issued yet another pardon. On Tuesday, July 10, the White House announced that the president had given "executive grants of clemency" to the father and son duo of Dwight and Steven Hammond, who had been convicted of…

This Is Probably How Trump Picked His Supreme Court Nomination

By Joseph Milord

When Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced in June that he would retire the following month, it was reported that President Donald Trump would select his replacement from a pre-constructed list of 25 conservatives judges. On Monday night,…

Brett Kavanaugh's Record On Climate Has Environmental Lawyers Worried

By Joseph Milord

Now that President Donald Trump has nominated Brett Kavanaugh to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, attention turns to the next important stage. That stage is Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing, the process that will see the nominee vetted…

Here's Who Trump Chose To Replace Anthony Kennedy On The Supreme Court

By Joseph Milord

Since Wednesday, June 27, when Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his intention to retire from the bench at the end of July, anticipation had steadily been building. The question: Who would President Donald Trump select to become a new…

Former College Athletes Claim This Congressman Knew About An Alleged Sexual Abuse Scandal

By Joseph Milord

A Republican congressman, who once served as an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio State University, is fending off accusations that he knew about an alleged sex abuse scandal at the university. The congressman is Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, whom four…

This Trump Rally Quote About Maxine Waters Shows Civility Is Out The Door

By Joseph Milord

President Donald Trump was back on the campaign trail on Thursday night, July 5. During a rally in Great Falls, Montana, the president took aim at prominent Democrats, accusing them of, among other things, wanting "anarchy." Among the most notable…