Several institutions voice opposition to conditions proposed by the Trump administration A number of U.S. universities have declined to sign the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, a proposal from former President Donald Trump’s administration that ties institutional commitments to political priorities in exchange for preferential access to federal
Public concern grows amid overlapping enforcement operations Across several U.S. cities, the deployment of National Guard troops has raised concerns among immigrant communities and legal experts. In Chicago, a recent federal immigration operation — which included a helicopter and resulted in dozens of arrests — has intensified fear among undocumented
More than half of U.S. states have shared data on food assistance beneficiaries At least 27 U.S. states have provided the Department of Agriculture (USDA) with personal data on millions of recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), following a federal request for records dating back to 2020. The
Districts face staffing shortages and financial challenges Across rural America, many school districts depend on international educators to fill teaching gaps. In Hardin, Montana — a small town east of Billings — about 30 of the district’s 150 teachers are working under temporary J-1 visas. These educators play a crucial
Reports and footage fuel debate over federal enforcement tactics In recent weeks, several videos shared on social media have captured confrontations between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and civilians across the United States. One recording from Hyattsville, Maryland, shows a man pinned to the ground by two officers. During
An Immersive Educational Experience in New York Inside an old tenement building in New York City, the Tenement Museum is reshaping how students experience American history. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, discussions continue about the most effective ways to teach the country’s past. Moving beyond the traditional focus
Expanding Duties Raise Questions about Its Traditional Mission During his second term, President Donald Trump has increased the deployment of the National Guard across several U.S. cities, particularly in those led by Democrats. Recent assignments have involved urban patrols, community maintenance, logistical support, and cooperation with immigration authorities. In Washington,
Former FBI Director Faces Trial in Virginia Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The plea was entered on Wednesday in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, through his attorney, Pat Fitzgerald. During the arraignment, the judge
End of a 50-Year Federal Research Effort Alarms Educators and Researchers For more than fifty years, the U.S. government gathered extensive data on the academic lives of high school students through the High School Longitudinal Studies, a series of surveys designed to track how educational decisions influence college attendance and
The sports analyst was stabbed during a confrontation with a truck driver Former NFL quarterback and current sports analyst Mark Sanchez was hospitalized after being stabbed multiple times during an altercation with a truck driver in downtown Indianapolis. The incident took place early Saturday and resulted in misdemeanor charges of
Puerto Rico stood still for 13 unforgettable minutes as Bad Bunny transformed the Super Bowl halftime show into a historic celebration of culture, identity, and representation. Across San Juan and towns throughout the island, daily routines stopped, conversations paused, and thousands gathered in homes, bars, beaches, and public plazas to
Japan entered a new political phase after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered the most decisive electoral victory in the modern history of the ruling party, consolidating power in a snap vote held under unusually difficult conditions. Despite the shortest campaign period of the postwar era and severe winter weather across
A massive sewage leak into the Potomac River is now expected to take months to fully repair, after officials discovered severe structural damage and a major blockage inside a collapsed sewer pipe. The incident, which occurred roughly eight miles from the White House, has already released approximately $243 million gallons