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The common arts are part of a classical tradition through which students learn virtues alongside life skills.
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Trump Admin Urges Supreme Court to Permit DOGE Access to Social Security Records
Lower courts are causing ‘irreparable harm’ by restricting DOGE’s ‘unquestionably lawful’ activities, the government argues.
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Not Stop War in Gaza Until Hamas Destroyed
Further hostage deals will not halt the war, the prime minister’s office said, ahead of a promised escalation of military action.
Europe Wrestles With Rise in Recruitment of Youngsters to Carry Out Violence
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20 States Sue Trump Admin Over Immigration Conditions Placed on Grants
The multi-state coalition alleges that the Trump administration overstepped its authority when it linked immigration enforcement conditions to federal grants.
Shake-Ups in China’s Military Indicate Xi’s Power Weakening, Analysts Say
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Trade Court Hears Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs
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House Republicans Propose Defunding Planned Parenthood, Other Abortion Providers in Megabill
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Harvard Expands Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Include Additional $450 Million in Terminated Grants
The Ivy League institution challenged the freezing of funds as a violation of First Amendment Rights.
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GOP Seeks to Revoke Tax Exemptions From NonProfits Materially Supporting Hamas, Other Terrorist Groups
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Microsoft Announces Mass Layoffs in Push to Streamline Operations
‘We continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace,’ a company spokesperson says.
Chinese Regime Denounces CIA Videos Recruiting CCP Officials
Former CCP officials say the CIA videos may trigger a wave of defections despite the CCP’s tight social control.
Menendez Brothers Resentenced to 50 Years to Life, Eligible for Parole
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Wisconsin Judge Accused of Helping Illegal Immigrant Evade ICE
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Student Loan Delinquencies Soar as Pandemic-Era Protections Expire
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Federal Judge Says Trump’s Invocation of Alien Enemies Act Was Legal
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Private Colleges With Massive Endowments Face Tax Hike Under Republican Plan
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