The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is investigating over 180 complaints against public school teachers and staff who allegedly made offensive or violent comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Governor Greg Abbott has said more than 100 educators could have their teacher certifications suspended, and they may be prohibited from teaching in Texas public schools if found to have violated ethical codes.
A Secret Service agent has been placed on administrative leave and had his security clearance revoked after making public comments about Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was recently assassinated. The agent, Anthony Pough, allegedly posted that Kirk “spewed hate and racism,” adding that “you answer to GOD … karma … she doesn’t leave.” His remarks, seen by colleagues as inappropriate for someone in his position, surfaced within the Secret Service community and quickly drew scrutiny.
The College Board has drastically reduced the length of reading passages on the digital SAT—from 500–750 words to just 25–150 words—similar to a social media post.
The feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump escalated sharply Thursday as Musk accused Trump of being named in the unreleased Jeffrey Epstein client files. The claim adds fuel to a growing public spat between the two figures over policy, personal loyalty, and federal spending.
Dove is under fire again for featuring a transgender model in a women's haircare advertisement, reigniting criticism over the brand's approach to gender identity in marketing.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed legislation on May 2, 2025, imposing a daily one-hour limit on social media usage for individuals under 16 years old.
FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Elvis Chan, a central figure in the agency’s pre-2020 election coordination with social media platforms, has been placed on terminal leave and is no longer accessing agency devices, according to investigative reporter Breanna Morello. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Morello confirmed that Chan has been inactive for over a month despite still being listed in his position on LinkedIn.
A Tennessee man was arrested this week after publicly mocking local law enforcement on social media, prompting deputies to track him down and bring him into custody.
