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UC Davis Conservative Event Protest Turns Violent

A Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event featuring former police officer Brandon Tatum at the University of California, Davis descended into chaos Wednesday after black-clad anti-police protesters ransacked the group's outdoor display while campus police stood by and made no arrests.

Trump DOJ Affirmative Action Investigations, CA Universities

President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that it is launching investigations into several California universities to ensure compliance with the 2023 Supreme Court decision banning affirmative action in college admissions. The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division will review admissions practices at Stanford University, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of California, Irvine.

Senate Debates Rising Antisemitism on College Campuses

Lawmakers and experts agree that antisemitism is a growing problem on college campuses, but remain divided on how to address it. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing Thursday to examine the issue, balancing academic freedom with protecting students and investigating foreign influences in higher education.

Barnard College Expels Students for Disrupting Israeli History Class

Barnard College has expelled two students following their disruptive protest during a "History of Modern Israel" class at Columbia University on January 21, 2025.

Appeals Court Blocks Biden’s $500M Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a decisive ruling on Tuesday against former President Joe Biden's $500 million student loan forgiveness initiative.

Trump Orders Crackdown on Campus Antisemitism

President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Wednesday aimed at combating antisemitism on college campuses and eliminating federal funding for K-12 schools that teach Critical Race Theory (CRT) or radical gender ideology.

North Carolina Enrollment Rebound at Universities

Enrollment has increased at three state universities in western North Carolina, which were severely impacted by Hurricane Helene last fall. Appalachian State University, the University of North Carolina Asheville, and Western Carolina University all reported higher student enrollment compared to last spring, according to the UNC System.

Trump Rescinds 1965 Executive Order, Ends Affirmative Action in Federal Hiring and Contracts

Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order rescinding President Lyndon B. Johnson's Executive Order 11246, which mandated affirmative action in federal government contracting. The new policy eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements in the federal workforce and contracting, shifting the focus to a merit-based system. The administration noted this change as a commitment to rewarding individual skills, performance, and hard work over identity-based hiring quotas.

Trump Ends Affirmative Action Mandate in Federal Contracting

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday reversing President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Executive Order 11246, which mandated affirmative action for government contractors. The new order eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements in federal hiring, contracting, and spending, signaling a shift toward merit-based practices.

ESPN Airs President Trump’s Message During CFP National Championship Halftime

ESPN, a network often criticized by conservatives for its left-leaning bias, surprised many during the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship between Notre Dame and Ohio State. During halftime, the network aired a pre-recorded message from President Donald J. Trump, who was inaugurated earlier in the day as the 47th President of the United States.

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