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.
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.
A St. Patrick’s Day celebration near the University of Pittsburgh turned dangerous when a porch roof collapsed under the weight of several partygoers, injuring at least 16 students.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced legislation on Tuesday targeting elite universities and student protestors with two new bills. The Woke Endowment Security Tax (WEST) Act would impose a six-percent excise tax on the endowments of 11 major universities, using the revenue to reduce the national debt and strengthen border security. Additionally, the No Student Loans for Campus Criminals Act would strip federal student loan eligibility from any campus protestor convicted of a crime.
President Donald Trump’s administration launched investigations into antisemitism at five universities on Tuesday, fulfilling commitments made during his campaign to address the rise of anti-Jewish hatred on campuses. The Department of Education will handle the investigations.
California State University Long Beach is holding its annual "UndocU Conference" in April to draw attention to "the diverse and intersectional Identities of Undocumented people."
The U.K. and Ireland are preparing for the arrival of Storm Éowyn, one of the most severe storms in recent decades. Forecasters have issued rare red warnings for wind, indicating a "danger to life" as gusts are expected to reach up to 100 mph (161 kph). The storm is set to make landfall on Ireland's west coast early Friday before sweeping northeast to Scotland and affecting much of the U.K.
Polling data indicates a significant shift in American views on illegal immigration, with most voters now supporting President Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportation plans. CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten highlighted the trend Wednesday, pointing to a growing consensus favoring stricter immigration enforcement.
