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Professors are taking the brunt of the storm as new fights over the teaching of gender and race erupt in college classrooms.
The recent fights, experts say, will no doubt have an effect on professors and could create a greater divide between red and blue states.
The recent fights, experts say, will no doubt have an effect on professors and could create a greater divide between red and blue states.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Professors are taking the brunt of the storm as new fights over the teaching of gender and race erupt in college classrooms.
The recent fights, experts say, will no doubt have an effect on professors and could create a greater divide between red and blue states.
The recent fights, experts say, will no doubt have an effect on professors and could create a greater divide between red and blue states.
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) took his criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a step further, claiming the Pentagon chief’s recent decisions have “ruined his credibility.”
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December 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) took his criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a step further, claiming the Pentagon chief’s recent decisions have “ruined his credibility.”
President Trump offered more insight into his decision to pardon former Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and his wife Imelda, who were both indicted last year on bribery charges, but criticized the former congressman for opting to run as a Democrat in 2026.
Trump on Cuellar running as Democrat after pardon: ‘Such a lack of loyalty’
President Trump on Sunday offered more insight into his decision to pardon former Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and his wife Imelda, who were both indicted last year on bribery charges, but criticiz…
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December 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
President Trump offered more insight into his decision to pardon former Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and his wife Imelda, who were both indicted last year on bribery charges, but criticized the former congressman for opting to run as a Democrat in 2026.
Afghans and those who have spent years trying to help them since the fallout of the U.S. withdrawal from the country are reeling after a series of punitive actions taken by President Trump in the wake of a deadly shooting against National Guardsmen.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Afghans and those who have spent years trying to help them since the fallout of the U.S. withdrawal from the country are reeling after a series of punitive actions taken by President Trump in the wake of a deadly shooting against National Guardsmen.
Democrats face dwindling options to move forward with redistricting after the Supreme Court handed Republicans a major victory this week allowing them to use a redrawn map in Texas next year.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Democrats face dwindling options to move forward with redistricting after the Supreme Court handed Republicans a major victory this week allowing them to use a redrawn map in Texas next year.
Navy Adm. Frank Bradley appeared on Capitol Hill to brief bipartisan lawmakers in both chambers on the details of a September attack on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean.
Here are five takeaways from the day’s events.
Here are five takeaways from the day’s events.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Navy Adm. Frank Bradley appeared on Capitol Hill to brief bipartisan lawmakers in both chambers on the details of a September attack on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean.
Here are five takeaways from the day’s events.
Here are five takeaways from the day’s events.
#BREAKING: The Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) after its initial case against her was dismissed, according to The AP, a blunder for prosecutors who have trained their sights on the adversary of President Trump.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:48 PM
#BREAKING: The Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) after its initial case against her was dismissed, according to The AP, a blunder for prosecutors who have trained their sights on the adversary of President Trump.
#BREAKING: The Supreme Court revived Texas’ congressional map that sparked a mid-decade redistricting war by adding up to five Republican pickup opportunities, paving the way Thursday for it to be used for the midterm elections as litigation proceeds.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
#BREAKING: The Supreme Court revived Texas’ congressional map that sparked a mid-decade redistricting war by adding up to five Republican pickup opportunities, paving the way Thursday for it to be used for the midterm elections as litigation proceeds.
#BREAKING: A federal appeals court panel on Thursday temporarily lifted a judge’s order blocking President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
#BREAKING: A federal appeals court panel on Thursday temporarily lifted a judge’s order blocking President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked the four-star Navy admiral overseeing the U.S. military’s strikes against boats in the Caribbean to step down after the top officer voiced concerns about the “murky” legality of the attacks.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked the four-star Navy admiral overseeing the U.S. military’s strikes against boats in the Caribbean to step down after the top officer voiced concerns about the “murky” legality of the attacks.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul (Ky.) said that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth should testify before Congress “under oath” about the orders to strike suspected Venezuelan drug boats.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Republican Sen. Rand Paul (Ky.) said that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth should testify before Congress “under oath” about the orders to strike suspected Venezuelan drug boats.
Navy Adm. Frank Bradley, the commander who oversaw the Sept. 2 strikes on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, denied that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered his subordinates to “kill everybody” aboard the vessel during briefings to lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Navy Adm. Frank Bradley, the commander who oversaw the Sept. 2 strikes on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, denied that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered his subordinates to “kill everybody” aboard the vessel during briefings to lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Republicans are growing increasingly concerned they’re behind the eight ball in selling the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as the party’s top legislative achievement.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Republicans are growing increasingly concerned they’re behind the eight ball in selling the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as the party’s top legislative achievement.
Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) announced he will file articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who is at the center of two scandals at the Defense Department.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) announced he will file articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who is at the center of two scandals at the Defense Department.
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), the senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said that he is “deeply” troubled by the Pentagon’s double-tap strikes on suspected drug runners in the Caribbean, saying it’s clear U.S. forces targeted survivors who posed no threat to American security.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), the senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said that he is “deeply” troubled by the Pentagon’s double-tap strikes on suspected drug runners in the Caribbean, saying it’s clear U.S. forces targeted survivors who posed no threat to American security.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) called a federal vaccine advisory committee “totally discredited” ahead of a vote on whether to change hepatitis B vaccine guidelines, an issue very close to the Louisiana physician.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) called a federal vaccine advisory committee “totally discredited” ahead of a vote on whether to change hepatitis B vaccine guidelines, an issue very close to the Louisiana physician.
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for vetoing bipartisan legislation to increase menopause-related care and coverage within the state for the second year in a row — an action she said should disqualify him from being the next president.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for vetoing bipartisan legislation to increase menopause-related care and coverage within the state for the second year in a row — an action she said should disqualify him from being the next president.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been rocked by recent changes to several leadership roles while it has grappled with how to handle new vaccine guidance.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been rocked by recent changes to several leadership roles while it has grappled with how to handle new vaccine guidance.
President Trump’s name has been added to the exterior of the U.S. Institute of Peace Building in the nation’s capital.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
President Trump’s name has been added to the exterior of the U.S. Institute of Peace Building in the nation’s capital.
Some Senate Republicans are expressing frustration that their conference hasn’t been able to unify behind a health care plan ahead of a vote next week on a Democratic proposal to extend health insurance premium subsidies that will expire in January.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Some Senate Republicans are expressing frustration that their conference hasn’t been able to unify behind a health care plan ahead of a vote next week on a Democratic proposal to extend health insurance premium subsidies that will expire in January.
President Trump is facing increasing criticism over his attacks against Somali immigrants, particularly in Minnesota.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
President Trump is facing increasing criticism over his attacks against Somali immigrants, particularly in Minnesota.
The U.S. military struck an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean — at the center of a controversy involving Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth — four times during a Sept. 2 attack, according to a U.S. official who spoke to The Hill on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive operations.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The U.S. military struck an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean — at the center of a controversy involving Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth — four times during a Sept. 2 attack, according to a U.S. official who spoke to The Hill on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive operations.
#BREAKING: Republican Matt Van Epps is projected to defeat Democrat Aftyn Behn in a special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, in a race that was seen as a key bellwether for Democratic voter enthusiasm ahead of 2026.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:14 AM
#BREAKING: Republican Matt Van Epps is projected to defeat Democrat Aftyn Behn in a special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, in a race that was seen as a key bellwether for Democratic voter enthusiasm ahead of 2026.
Live results: Democrats seek upset in Tennessee special election
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December 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Live results: Democrats seek upset in Tennessee special election
Democratic strategist James Carville suggested that President Trump’s low approval rating can only continue to go south, less than a week after Gallup released its lowest polling for Trump since the end of his first term.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Democratic strategist James Carville suggested that President Trump’s low approval rating can only continue to go south, less than a week after Gallup released its lowest polling for Trump since the end of his first term.