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Iran’s De Facto Leader Ali Larijani Eliminated in Israeli Strike

Lawyer Among Three Arrested in Violent Restaurant Attack on Hebrew-Speaking Diners

Replacing History With Wildlife: The Suicidal Insanity of Anti-Western Ideology

Washington, DC Begins Removal of Homeless Encampments Per Order of Trump

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 16, 2025 29 Comments

"Federal officials have cleared about 75 homeless camps around the nation’s capital under President Trump’s effort to clean up Washington, DC — and they’re not done yet."...

https://x.com/GavinNewsom/status/1956078981741973882

California Democrats Roll Out Map Designed to Flip Five GOP House Seats

Posted by Elizabeth Stauffer on August 16, 2025 53 Comments

"Opposition is already forming, including from Arnold Schwarzenegger, the politically moderate former GOP governor who championed the voter-approved commission and has vowed to 'terminate' gerrymandering."...

Israel Strikes Terror Targets in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Refuses to Disarm

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on August 16, 2025 3 Comments

Israeli Defense Minister Katz: "We will not return to the reality of October 7 and will continue to take decisive action against any violations." ...

‘New Yorker’ Under Fire Over Racist, Antisemitic Tweets From Woke Staff Writer

Posted by Stacey Matthews on August 16, 2025 39 Comments

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To Woke and Beyond Week in Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 16, 2025 1 Comment

Your weekly report on education news....

Authorities Believe Death of U. Alabama Student Found in Spain was Accidental

Education Dept. Shifts Control of Student Loans to Treasury in Move to Dismantle Department

Turning Point USA Claims Manchester Community College Violated Its 1st Amendment Rights

Venezuelan Migrant Arrested After Student From Loyola Chicago is Fatally Shot Near Campus

Leftist Students at UC-Santa Barbara Demand ‘Sanctuary’ Campus

Faculty Members at Boston University Object After Pride Flags Are Removed Under New Policy

Trump Admin Investigating Kansas Schools Due to Transgender Policies

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 15, 2025 13 Comments

The Education Department said these policies possibly violate Title IX and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act....

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Continue CFPB Cuts

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 15, 2025 14 Comments

"These requirements—agency action, finality, ripeness, and discreteness—reflect that the APA does not make federal courts 'roving commissions' assigned to pass on how well federal agencies are satisfying their statutory obligations."...

Putin, Trump Offer Few Details in Short Press Conference After Summit

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 15, 2025 37 Comments

I hope Trump is ready to start his backup plans because Putin isn't going to do anything....

Hezbollah Refuses to Disarm, Threatens Lebanon With ‘Civil War’

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on August 15, 2025 22 Comments

IDF conducts operations around Hamas-held Gaza City, destroys 4-mile-long terror tunnel....

DC Quietly Settles Lawsuit with Sergeant Who Exposed Crime Stat Manipulation

Posted by Elizabeth Stauffer on August 15, 2025 21 Comments

Starr also said that "managers at the district routinely changed felony classifications to misdemeanors."...

U.S. Threatens Retaliation against Int’l Maritime Org members Agreeing to “Net Zero” Plan

Posted by Leslie Eastman on August 15, 2025 13 Comments

Meanwhile, representatives of the U.S. and China trade accusations over each other’s behavior as it relates to maritime security at the United Nations Security Council meeting....

D.C. Sues Trump Admin Over ‘Hostile Takeover’ of Police

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 15, 2025 39 Comments

The lawsuit cites the District of Columbia Home Rule Act enacted by Congress in 1973....

New York Times Column Complains U.S. Military Won’t Defy Commander in Chief Trump

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 15, 2025 34 Comments

"It now seems clear to us that the military will not rescue Americans from Mr. Trump’s misuse of the nation’s military capabilities."...

Rabbits With Tentacle-Like Growth Around Head Reported in Colorado Neighborhood

Posted by Leslie Eastman on August 15, 2025 29 Comments

The rabbits are afflicted with cottontail rabbit papillomavirus. The antler-like features gave rise to the jackalope myths....

What Don’t They Understand About Our Challenge To “DACA/’Undocumented’ Only” Scholarships?

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 14, 2025 35 Comments

In which I respond to both The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal Editorial Boards who completely misunderstood the complaints filed by the Equal Protection Project over discrimination against American-born students....