17 h. ago Why elite colleges fear Trump and McMahon's new academic compact tying funding to free speech

Trump's Compact for Academic Excellence faces backlash from elite institutions as it demands accountability for free speech in exchange for federal dollars.

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26 h. ago Merkley nearly breaks Booker's filibuster record, wins his praise for fighting 'Trump's authoritarian tactics'

Democrats and Republicans remain gridlocked over federal funding, and Sen. Jeff Merkley's marathon speech delayed consideration of a government shutdown resolution.

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59 h. ago Anthropic CEO claps back after Trump officials accuse firm of AI fear

Amodei’s response comes after last week’s dogpiling on Anthropic from AI leaders and top members of the Trump administration, including AI czar David Sacks and White House senior policy advisor for AI Sriram Krishnan -- all accusing the AI giant of stoking fears to damage the industry.  

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9 d. ago Los Angeles County declares local state of emergency over ICE raid surge

Los Angeles County declares local emergency over federal immigration raids under Trump administration, citing widespread fear and economic disruption.

Events

1 week ago Native Americans fear Trump’s Alaska road will end their way of life

Native Americans fear Trump’s Alaska road will end their way of life  The Times

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2 w. ago Colleagues say Oregon judge who blocked Trump troop deployment is ‘well

Colleagues say Oregon judge who blocked Trump troop deployment is ‘well-respected’ and ‘has no fear’  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

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2 w. ago ‘Enormous fear’: Trump’s threats against George Soros chill US non

‘Enormous fear’: Trump’s threats against George Soros chill US non-profits  Financial Times

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3 w. ago Student uproar erupts at elite college after professor put on leave over ties to far

Dwayne Dixon was placed on administrative leave from UNC Chapel Hill over his involvement with anti-fascist gun club Redneck Revolt, sparking campus rallies.

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3 w. ago Trump deploys military to Portland, triggers fear of federal force in Seattle

Trump deploys military to Portland, triggers fear of federal force in Seattle  KOMO

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3 w. ago Professor at elite college belongs to offshoot of leftist gun club celebrating violence at Georgetown: group

A UNC Chapel Hill professor belongs to Redneck Revolt, a gun club that opposes capitalism and joins armed protests against right-wing demonstrators.

Events

4 w. ago Waltz calls UN mishaps during Trump speech ‘unacceptable,’ vows funding freeze until reforms

Ambassador Mike Waltz demands U.N. reforms after escalator, teleprompter and audio failures disrupted President Donald Trump's speech, with Secret Service investigating.

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4 w. ago Full text of Trump speech: UN is funding an assault on Western countries and their borders

Full text of Trump speech: UN is funding an assault on Western countries and their borders  The Times of Israel

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