Top Midwestern university becomes latest college to roll back DEI initiatives as trend goes national
The University of Michigan became the latest institution to drop DEI requirements, citing risks to free speech and intellectual diversity on campus.
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As Lawmakers Vow to Protect ‘California Values,’ New Los Angeles County Chair Calls for Bipartisan Approach
‘My mom always said you get more bees with honey than you do with vinegar,’ new Board of Supervisors chair Kathryn Barger told The Epoch Times. LOS ANGELES—As California lawmakers in Sacramento held an emergency session to “Trump-proof” their state against a perceived threat to “California values”—namely with a proposed $25 million litigation fund to
Judge Drops Manslaughter Charge Against Daniel Penny After Jury Deadlocks
Prosecutors hope jurors will vote to convict Penny on the lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide Daniel Penny (Alex Kent/Getty Images) The judge overseeing the murder case against Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran accused of wrongfully killing a homeless man on a New York City subway, on Friday afternoon dropped the second-degree manslaughter charge against
Austin Tice, kidnapped in Syria, believed to be alive and well, family says
Washington — The family of Austin Tice, the freelance journalist who was kidnapped in Syria more than 12 years ago, said they have been told that he is alive and well, and they’re frustrated with the U.S. government’s inability to bring him home. “We have from a significant source that has already been vetted all
Trump Planning to Make Federal Workers Return to Office, Top Adviser Says
Stephen Miller says the president-elect will order federal workers ’to get back into the office … or find another line of work.’ President-elect Donald Trump will order federal workers who have been working at home to return to the office, said his top adviser, Stephen Miller, in a recent interview. “When Donald Trump is inaugurated
Vance Visits Hurricane Helene-Hit Fairview, NC
Vice President-elect JD Vance visits Fairview, North Carolina, on the morning of Dec. 6. Hurricane Helene devastated the region two months ago. Vance will meet with first responders, receive an update on recovery efforts, and survey a Samaritan’s Purse home recovery project. He will also meet with the family of Battalion Chief … Original News
Andy Kim to Take Senate Seat Earlier Than Scheduled as George Helmy Resigns
Kim will finish interim senator Helmy’s term. The reshuffle gives him an advantage in seniority over other senators elected in November. Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) is set to enter the Senate on Dec. 9, a day after Sen. George Helmy (D-N.J.) resigns—beginning his Senate career earlier than scheduled. Kim, who has served in the House