Now that President Donald Trump has pulled her nomination to become U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is back to putting Read More
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US Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions: ‘Implementing all directives’
The U.S. Naval Academy has changed policies related to affirmative action in admissions, following directives from President Donald Trump.
Columbia President Steps Down Amid Turmoil With Trump Admin
Columbia University’s interim president, Katrina Armstrong, has resigned as the university struggles under pressure from the Trump administration stripping its federal funding. Armstrong is the Read More
How Trump-blocking judges managed to get past Senate judiciary hawks
There is some disagreement among experts and Republicans over whether enough was done to block Democratic-nominated judges, particularly those who are now blocking the Trump administration.
The Danger Of Overconfidence
One of the things I always warn folks against in politics is the belief that anything that happens is eternal — that the change is Read More
It’s Time To Remove Cell Phones From The Classroom
Our children are bombarded by technology, certainly a natural progression of our tech-dependent society. But our educational institutions, with tech companies’ eager help, have enabled Read More
‘Stepping Up As A Team’: Stefanik Reacts After Trump Withdraws Nomination
Hours after President Donald Trump pulled her nomination to become U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) reacted by saying it was Read More
California under investigation, Newsom gets warning from Trump admin
California Gov. Gavin Newsom reportedly received a formal warning from the Education Department asking him to ensure schools in his state stop trans athletes from competing against women.
Trump EPA chief to ‘confront crisis’ of Mexican sewage polluting San Diego area beaches
Lee Zeldin, who heads the EPA, will visit the California-Mexico border “in the near future” to inspect toxic sewage flowing into the Pacific Ocean from Tijuana.
Swing state senators come together in rare show of bipartisanship, Dems aren’t happy about it
Pennsylvania Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman will host their first joint public event in Pittsburgh this Saturday.