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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive

Federal investigations into three shootings involving immigration agents in Minneapolis are stagnant, with little cooperation from federal authorities.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Amsterdam News
1 week ago

Brooklyn Democratic district leaders navigating controversy as elections approach

Federal investigations into Brooklyn's Black Democratic leadership raise concerns, but district leaders remain committed to their roles and upcoming elections.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

UC faculty urge regents to enforce rules amid antisemitism investigations

Faculty who signed the letter called on university leaders to draw a clear boundary between individual faculty members' free speech rights and the use of university branding, resources and official platforms to promote political advocacy. They argue that when faculty members appear to speak with institutional backing, it risks exposing the university to legal and financial consequences.
East Bay (California)
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US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

'The Trust Has Been Absolutely Destroyed'

Federal election-security cooperation is collapsing as state officials distrust federal actions like seizures, lawsuits, and investigations, jeopardizing joint protection of voting systems.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Faculty diversity push at universities led to modest gains before Trump ban

Federal actions and state bans have halted or reversed university faculty diversity efforts, undermining progress in hiring underrepresented professors and threatening funding.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Kimbal Musk No Longer on Burning Man Board

San Francisco faces an imminent teachers' strike amid local policy changes, legal disputes, and national investigations affecting residents, officials, and businesses.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

All the Trump Allies Turning Against His ICE Tactics

Many Republican lawmakers demand full investigations into the Minneapolis shooting by federal immigration agents while continuing to support the administration's broader mass-deportation goals.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

What to know about Nick Shirley, the YouTuber alleging daycare fraud in Minnesota

The Trump administration froze Minnesota child care funding after a viral video alleged extensive fraud at federally funded daycare centers.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Taves: Turning Point set a trap. UC Berkeley fell in deep.

They came. They saw. They got everything they wanted fist fights, fireworks and flash bangs. On Monday, Turning Point USA brought its traveling roadshow of conspicuous Christian conservatism to its bete noire: UC Berkeley, aka ground zero for anarchism, anti-fascism, antisemitism, atheism, communism, transgenderism, etcetera, etcetera.
US politics
#higher-education
fromThe Nation
7 months ago
Higher education

Vanderbilt Uses "Institutional Neutrality" to Protect Against Trump. But Is It Truly Neutral?

fromFortune
7 months ago
US politics

'A bit of a shock': Even community colleges, largely nonpartisan commuter schools, are feeling the Trump education crackdown

fromThe Nation
7 months ago
Higher education

Vanderbilt Uses "Institutional Neutrality" to Protect Against Trump. But Is It Truly Neutral?

fromFortune
7 months ago
US politics

'A bit of a shock': Even community colleges, largely nonpartisan commuter schools, are feeling the Trump education crackdown

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California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

UC, CSU released troves of personal employee information to the feds. Now the backlash

California universities released personal contact information of faculty and staff to federal agencies investigating alleged campus antisemitism, prompting lawsuits, protests, and gubernatorial scrutiny.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Major Escalation': Journo Recently Attacked By Trump Warns President Is Ramping Up Retribution Campaign

President Trump is escalating use of federal authority to retaliate against perceived political enemies, including firing a U.S. Attorney and targeting Letitia James.
#antisemitism
fromNewsday
8 months ago
US politics

With Columbia as a model, White House seeks fines in potential deals with Harvard and others

fromNewsday
8 months ago
US politics

With Columbia as a model, White House seeks fines in potential deals with Harvard and others

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US politics
fromNewsday
8 months ago

A look at details of the settlement between Columbia University and the Trump administration

Columbia University agrees to pay over $220 million to resolve federal investigations into antidiscrimination law violations.
US news
fromBoston.com
10 months ago

A Stephen Miller staffer and tough talk: Inside Trump's latest attack on Harvard

The Trump administration prioritizes speed and shock in legal actions, raising concerns about the misuse of federal power.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

Exclusive | Taxpayers could be on hook for NY AG Tish James' legal bills - as Albany set to allow embattled pols to tap into $10M fund

Taxpayers may fund legal bills for New York AG Letitia James during federal probes into her alleged fraudulent activities.
US news
fromBoston.com
11 months ago

Trump administration launches race-based discrimination probes of the Harvard Law Review

Harvard faces investigations over alleged discriminatory practices amid a legal battle regarding federal grant funding.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Elon Musk's Doge conflicts of interest worth $2.37bn, Senate report says

Musk may face at least $2.37 billion in legal exposure from investigations and litigation, sparking concerns over conflicts of interest linked to his influence in government.
US politics
US Elections
fromTruthout
11 months ago

Trump Drops or Pauses Cases Against 17 Corporations That Funded His Inauguration

Corporations donated $50 million to Trump's inaugural committee amidst investigations, suggesting an attempt to gain favor with the administration.
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