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DOJ Finds George Washington University Allowed Anti-Semitism
Protesters called Hamas terrorists ‘freedom fighters’ and yelled ’Zionists go die' as university police accused Jews of provoking the crowd, a DOJ report says.
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DC Locals Have Mixed Reactions to Trump’s Police Takeover
One resident said that “it’s time for a change,” while another was more skeptical, saying, “It’s to show that he’s in control.”
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Clinics Are Ending Gender Treatments for Kids in Wake of Trump’s Policies
More than 20 clinics have changed course in response to a political shift, and gender-related treatments for minors face increasing legal challenges.
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End of Racial Consent Decree Poised to Change Federal Hiring
The 44-year-old decree ‘effectively banned the use of civil service exams,’ said Norma Riccucci, a professor at Rutgers University.
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New York and Texas in Legal Clash Over Abortion Pill—What to Know
The fight pits Texas’s abortion ban against New York laws that allow its doctors to prescribe abortion pills to out-of-state patients.
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Mississippi Asks Supreme Court to Allow Social Media Restrictions for Minors
The state’s attorney general is defending a law that requires parental consent for children to access certain online platforms.
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Trump Admin Freezes $108 Million in Research Grants to Duke
Duke University’s medical school is accused of illegal racial preferences in recruitment, student admissions, scholarships, financial aid, and other programs.
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Why Parents Are Suing Snapchat Over Fentanyl Deaths
A case against the social media company, brought by grieving families, aims to redefine Big Tech accountability.
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22 States Seek Injunction to Block Trump Admin From Defunding Planned Parenthood
The states alleged that the provision targeted Planned Parenthood for its abortion advocacy.
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Some School Districts Increase Funding for Migrant Instruction Despite Local Budget Gaps
Federal and state laws mandate accommodations for all English language learners in public schools.
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The 9 Supreme Court Cases to Watch Next Term
Starting October, the court will take up cases on major social and political issues, including males competing in female sports, redistricting, and IQ.
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Trade Group Urges Supreme Court to Block State Law Restricting Minors’ Access to Social Media
A Mississippi law requires parental consent for children to access certain platforms.
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Trump Admin Launches Federal Probe Into Oregon Policies Allowing Male Participation in Girls’ Sports
The Title IX investigation follows a complaint alleging Oregon’s rules unlawfully permit transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports events.
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Court Blocks Mississippi From Enforcing DEI Ban in Schools
The plaintiffs, including the Mississippi Association of Educators, claim that the ban violates their free speech rights.
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What’s Behind the Rise in Narcissism in Teens?
Reducing social media, promoting family values, and encouraging kids to do good without expecting praise can all help, experts said.
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From Hopeless to ‘A Beacon of Hope’: The Story of a Drug Addict’s Faith-Inspired Recovery
Candice Mueller had fought substance abuse for more than two decades by the point when she spent 105 days in jail, altering her life’s path.
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Rally in Washington Condemns CCP’s 26-Year Persecution of Falun Gong
Thousands rallied at the nation’s capital to observe the dark anniversary of when the Chinese regime began persecuting the spiritual practice on July 20, 1999.
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Trump Signs Law Targeting Fentanyl Trafficking—What to Know
Trump asked the Department of Justice to seek maximum sentences for fentanyl traffickers.
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DOJ Finds George Washington University Allowed Anti-Semitism
Protesters called Hamas terrorists ‘freedom fighters’ and yelled ’Zionists go die' as university police accused Jews of provoking the crowd, a DOJ report says.
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DC Locals Have Mixed Reactions to Trump’s Police Takeover
One resident said that “it’s time for a change,” while another was more skeptical, saying, “It’s to show that he’s in control.”
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Clinics Are Ending Gender Treatments for Kids in Wake of Trump’s Policies
More than 20 clinics have changed course in response to a political shift, and gender-related treatments for minors face increasing legal challenges.
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End of Racial Consent Decree Poised to Change Federal Hiring
The 44-year-old decree ‘effectively banned the use of civil service exams,’ said Norma Riccucci, a professor at Rutgers University.
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New York and Texas in Legal Clash Over Abortion Pill—What to Know
The fight pits Texas’s abortion ban against New York laws that allow its doctors to prescribe abortion pills to out-of-state patients.
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Mississippi Asks Supreme Court to Allow Social Media Restrictions for Minors
The state’s attorney general is defending a law that requires parental consent for children to access certain online platforms.
|
Trump Admin Freezes $108 Million in Research Grants to Duke
Duke University’s medical school is accused of illegal racial preferences in recruitment, student admissions, scholarships, financial aid, and other programs.
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Why Parents Are Suing Snapchat Over Fentanyl Deaths
A case against the social media company, brought by grieving families, aims to redefine Big Tech accountability.
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22 States Seek Injunction to Block Trump Admin From Defunding Planned Parenthood
The states alleged that the provision targeted Planned Parenthood for its abortion advocacy.
|
Some School Districts Increase Funding for Migrant Instruction Despite Local Budget Gaps
Federal and state laws mandate accommodations for all English language learners in public schools.
|
The 9 Supreme Court Cases to Watch Next Term
Starting October, the court will take up cases on major social and political issues, including males competing in female sports, redistricting, and IQ.
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Trade Group Urges Supreme Court to Block State Law Restricting Minors’ Access to Social Media
A Mississippi law requires parental consent for children to access certain platforms.
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Trump Admin Launches Federal Probe Into Oregon Policies Allowing Male Participation in Girls’ Sports
The Title IX investigation follows a complaint alleging Oregon’s rules unlawfully permit transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports events.
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Court Blocks Mississippi From Enforcing DEI Ban in Schools
The plaintiffs, including the Mississippi Association of Educators, claim that the ban violates their free speech rights.
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What’s Behind the Rise in Narcissism in Teens?
Reducing social media, promoting family values, and encouraging kids to do good without expecting praise can all help, experts said.
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From Hopeless to ‘A Beacon of Hope’: The Story of a Drug Addict’s Faith-Inspired Recovery
Candice Mueller had fought substance abuse for more than two decades by the point when she spent 105 days in jail, altering her life’s path.
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Rally in Washington Condemns CCP’s 26-Year Persecution of Falun Gong
Thousands rallied at the nation’s capital to observe the dark anniversary of when the Chinese regime began persecuting the spiritual practice on July 20, 1999.
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Trump Signs Law Targeting Fentanyl Trafficking—What to Know
Trump asked the Department of Justice to seek maximum sentences for fentanyl traffickers.
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