Public comment opens on plans to strengthen instruction and expand workforce pathways. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon recently announced two new proposed priorities for the Department of…
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Energy Department Allocates Grant Funding for Fusion Technology Programs
Selected programs will receive from $100,000 to $500,000. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced $134 million for two fusion research programs. Of that total, $128 million has been allocated…
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President to Award Posthumous Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk
Vice President escorts his coffin and his widow home to Arizona. President Donald Trump announced that he will posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk,…
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Labor Department Makes $8 Million Available for Shipbuilding
The move aligns with President Trump’s executive order “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance.” The Department of Labor announced that $8 million in grants will be made available on September…
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White House Announces Continuation of Chinese Student Visa Policy
Official clarifies President Trump’s earlier comment, 600,000 visas will be granted over two years. The White House clarified President Donald Trump’s statement earlier in the week regarding the…
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Justice Department Finds GWU Violated Civil Rights Law
Federal investigation cites university’s failure to address antisemitic harassment and discrimination. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has determined that George Washington University (GWU) violated federal civil rights…
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State Department Revokes 6,000 Student Visas
The agency said 4,000 of the visa holders were involved in criminal activities such as assault, DUI, and terrorism support. The State Department has revoked more than 6,000…
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FBI Warns International College Students of Chinese Police Officer Scam
The agency says a fake police officer threatens targets at U.S. universities with arrest for financial fraud. Officials from the Philadelphia office of the U.S. Federal Bureau of…
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Attorney General Prepares to Revoke Funding for Schools with DEI Policies
The measures would remove discriminatory guidelines that promote “underrepresented groups” and “safe spaces.” Attorney General Pamela Bondi issued a memo directing agencies in President Donald Trump’s administration to…
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Columbia Pays $221 Million to Settle with President’s Administration
The government dismissed its lawsuit alleging violation of anti-discrimination laws. Columbia University announced last week that it has agreed to pay President Trump’s administration $221 million to settle…
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