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As political polarization intensifies, America’s colleges and universities face threats to free speech from both the left and right.
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Are Thanksgiving meals cheaper this year over 2024?
Thanksgiving meals seem to vary in price each year and can be a conscious choice for a family or families.
How an Adam Schiff indictment could shake the Senate
If Schiff is indicted, it would mark the first time Trump’s pursuit of political adversaries has directly affected a sitting member of the Senate.
The Case That Could Rein in Private Prison Abuses—or Turn Them Loose
One of the biggest firms in the industry wants the Roberts court to grant it sovereign immunity. Even the Trump administration is in opposition—to a point.
Republicans sound alarm over Latino vote: 'This is our wake-up call'
Republicans are reeling over the apparent erosion of support from Latino voters, a voting bloc that boosted the party in 2024, in Tuesday’s off-year elections. According to CNN exit polling, New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill (D) won the support of 68 percent of Latino
Hopeful week ends with deeper funding impasse
Last Tuesday’s off-year elections have altered the shutdown fight, just not in the way many on Capitol Hill had hoped. Heading into last week, lawmakers on both sides had felt glimmers of optimism that they were on a path to dissolving the budget impasse. Centrist senators in
Five unanswered questions about the historic government shutdown fight
The shutdown, which has broken the record for the longest in U.S. history, has left many Americans wondering when exactly the government will reopen its doors. Even lawmakers on Capitol Hill don’t have the answer. Though there have been bipartisan negotiations in the Senate, no
Female students struggling more to recover since pandemic
A new study shows college women are struggling more than their male counterparts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, one of the first comparing how COVID-19 affected female and male college students, adds to trends seen in high school and even younger
FAA grounds MD-11 cargo planes for inspection after deadly crash in Kentucky
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency directive on Saturday to the owners and operators of Boeing’s McDonnell Douglas, or MD-11, and MD-11F cargo airplanes for inspection after a deadly crash in Kentucky. At least 14 people were killed in Wednesday's
Americans mostly divided on which party to blame for record government shutdown: Survey
A new survey shows Americans are divided over who to blame for the government shutdown as the federal shuttering nears 40 days, already making it the longest in modern United States history. A YouGov survey released Friday found 32 percent of respondents blame Democrats for the
Shots fired at Border Patrol agents in Chicago: DHS
DHS claims agents were conducting immigration enforcement operations in southwest Chicago when an unknown man driving a black Jeep fired shots at agents and drove off.
Newsom calls Trump ‘invasive species’ at redistricting rally
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) slammed President Trump on Saturday while attending a rally to rail against Texas’s successful redistricting efforts. “We're dealing with an invasive species by the name of Donald Trump,” Newsom told the crowd in Houston. “He is an historic
Housing director confirms administration ‘working on’ 50-year mortgage after Trump hint
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte on Saturday said the Trump administration is “working on” a plan to introduce 50-year mortgage terms for home buyers. “Thanks to President Trump, we are indeed working on The 50 year Mortgage - a complete game
Sunday shows preview: Government shutdown lingers as Dems, GOP fight for way out
The government shutdown has spanned 38 days, making it the longest federal shuttering in United States history, surpassing the standoff during President Trump’s first term. Lawmakers in Washington have remained deadlocked over the House-authored continuing resolution (CR),
Georgia Democrats see momentum after special elections wins
Democrats are feeling bullish about their chances of clinching both the Senate and governor’s races in Georgia next year after the party won a pair of special elections this week that were seen as potential bellwether races ahead of 2026. Democrats flipped two seats on the
Rare Saturday Senate session ends with few signs of shutdown progress
Senators ended a rare Saturday session at the Capitol with no votes, no text of a three-bill "minibus" and few signs of progress toward a possible shutdown offramp. Lawmakers are now eyeing a possible vote on Sunday, when senators will gather again to try to find a solution to
Trump accuses Democrats of 'cracking like dogs' on shutdown over filibuster fears
President Trump on Saturday claimed Democrats were cracking under the pressure of the government shutdown, days after saying the federal closure is at least partly to blame for Republican losses during Tuesday's elections. "The Democrats are cracking like dogs on the Shutdown
Trump wants his name on new Commanders stadium: Report
President Trump is pushing to have the Washington Commanders’ new $3.7 billion football stadium named after him, according to a report on Saturday. “It’s what the president wants, and it will probably happen,” one source told ESPN. While the White House did not confirm the
Charlamagne Tha God presses Dems to end shutdown impasse: ‘Stop playing politics’
Charlamagne Tha God urged Senate Democrats to reopen the government, citing citizens' dire needs amid the federal shuttering. The radio host said during a Wednesday segment of "The Breakfast Club" that the party needs to abandon the fight to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA)
SNAP benefits don't cover healthier diet costs: Study
Researchers considered whether SNAP benefits provide enough money to cover the costs of three popular eating plans.
Mamdani’s victory shows how Democrats can win the midterms
Democrats must embrace both progressive and centrist candidates in order to win the 2026 midterm elections, and must focus on local issues in order to win over voters.
O'Reilly on Democrats' 2025 election sweep: 'People were angry'
Political commentator Bill O'Reilly suggested Friday that Tuesday's blue election sweep can be tracked to voters' issues with affordability and a rising cost of living just 10 months into President Trump's second term, saying, "People are angry." Responding to "Real Time" host
Senate to remain in session until shutdown deal is struck, Thune says
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters on Saturday that senators will remain in session until a deal is unlocked to reopen the government as the shutdown reached Day 39 with members still far from an agreement. When asked if lawmakers will stay in town until
America’s crime problem hasn’t grown, but it has aged
Crime rates have decreased in most cities since the pandemic, but the average age of offenders and victims has increased, indicating a shift in the age-crime curve and the need for public-safety strategies to reflect this change.
Pardoned Binance founder says alleged connections to Trump sons ‘don’t exist’
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao on Friday denied having any business ties with President Trump or his sons, adding that he did not expect to be pardoned last month. "I believe my lawyers submitted the petition in April," Zhao told Fox News's Bret Baier on "Special Report,"
4 dead, 11 injured after speeding car plows through crowd in Florida
TAMPA (WFLA) — A Dade City man is facing eight felony charges after four people were killed in a crash in Ybor City early Saturday morning, the Tampa Police Department said. Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said that it started at around 12:40 a.m. when police air units saw two
Live updates: Republicans, Democrats in deadlock over shutdown; Trump doubles down on nixing filibuster
Senate Republicans are in a deadlock with Democrats over the government shutdown, with various ideas being proposed to break the stalemate, and President Trump suggesting that eliminating the filibuster could help Republicans win future elections.
Honda recalls 406K cars over wheels that 'may detach from vehicle'
Honda is recalling over 400,000 of its popular Civic vehicles after discovering that a manufacturing flaw may cause the wheels to come off while driving.
From shifting loans to double majors, the economy is changing how students approach college
Students are taking a more careful approach to their higher education amid the questionable economy and new policies by the Trump administration cracking down on student loan relief. More Americans are earning double majors due to fears one degree won’t be enough to make it in
Carbon removal’s biggest barrier is finance, not science
Unstable policy is driving capital away from climate infrastructure just when we need more of it.
Jeff Flake says Trump is ‘completely out of touch’ with Americans
Former Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) suggested Friday that a Republican migration away from President Trump is underway as a result of Trump not understanding voters or their needs. “The president may not want to talk about the affordability crisis, but he’s going to have to,”
‘Stop playing politics’: Democrats rip court-extended pause to SNAP funding
The latest court opinion will further delay funds to a program Democrats have demanded receive funding from another source as the government shutdown continues.
Airline analyst: 'I'm not hearing of chaos'
An airline industry analyst on Friday suggested the effects of flight capacity reductions across the country are generally small, despite an uptick of delays and cancellations as the government shutdown drags on. “The airlines are doing their level best to minimize
A Treasury fund ignites community development — don't just abolish it
The CDFI Fund works — it turns small amounts of federal dollars into truly impactful investments in communities.
Trump rips Democrats, 'BIG, BAD' health insurance companies amid shutdown stalemate
President Trump on Saturday took a swipe at Democrats and health insurance companies as lawmakers struggle to find consensus on a bill to reopen the government. Trump, weighing in on the debate around high health care premiums as Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits are poised
Punch-drunk partisans reveal their plans to pack the Supreme Court
"In vino veritas." The Roman proverb — "In wine, there is truth" — reflects the fact that people are often at their most honest when they've had a few. Elections can have the same effect for some to become drunk on even the prospect of power. Partisans can blurt out their inner
Letitia James accuses Trump of 'vindictive' political animus in motion to dismiss fraud charges
New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) on Friday filed a motion to dismiss the federal fraud charges brought against her by the Trump administration, arguing the case was based on President Trump‘s political animus. "The government targeted AG James for prosecution because
Skilled labor L-1 visas are critical to the US manufacturing revival
Supporting the L-1 visa system in this way does not contradict Trump’s “America First” agenda — it fulfills it.
Leaked documents show Meta makes billions from scam ads: Report
Meta showed users 15 billion "higher risk" scam ads on average each day, according to a document obtained by Reuters.
UPS, FedEx ground some cargo fleets after deadly Kentucky plane crash
FedEx and UPS on Friday announced a temporary ground stop for fleets of McDonnell Douglas, or MD-11, cargo planes following a deadly crash in Louisville, Ky., earlier this week that killed at least 12 people. "MD-11s are approximately 9 percent of the UPS Airlines fleet,"
Don’t sell off America’s New Deal art legacy
What’s at stake here is not just one building, but the principle that public heritage is not for sale.
US travelers endure second day of flight cuts as government shutdown lingers
More than 1,000 flights were delayed or canceled Saturday as airports across the U.S. adhere to the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) decision to reduce flight capacity amid staffing shortages inflamed by the government shutdown. A total of 1,093 flights were delayed,