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DOJ Finds UC San Francisco Racially Discriminates in Medical School Admissions

MCAT scores and undergraduate GPAs ‘have taken a backseat to race’ in the school’s admissions, the DOJ said.

Saying No More en Français

Paul LePage’s campaign ad in Maine is evidence of a recurring pattern in American...

How NYC Public Schools Failed Nikole Hannah-Jones’s Daughter

Hannah-Jones’s essay reveals a remarkable incuriosity about the factors behind the failure of her...

When You Just Can’t Get Enough Trump, Now There’s ‘Trump TV’

The timing of Trump’s latest war with the White House press corps is ....

That Should Be Curtains for Nikole Hannah-Jones

Why, exactly, would anyone ever listen to her on education again?

11 Democrats running to keep blue-leaning seat in party hands as GOP House majority on the brink

Eleven Democrats compete in New Jersey's 11th District primary Thursday, with the winner facing Republican Joe Hathaway in April's special election.

Democrats reveal 10-point list of demands for ICE reforms

Democratic leaders laid out their terms for continuing to fund Homeland Security on Wednesday, saying the department must severely curb its immigration enforcement and return to Biden-era policies limiting arrests if Congress is to pass a new spending bill.

Georgia GOP Rep Barry Loudermilk to retire, adding to wave of House exits

Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced he won't seek re-election, joining growing wave of Republican retirements from Congress ahead of next election cycle.

Chinese national who exposed rights abuses is freed from U.S. detention after being granted asylum

Guan Heng, a Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland, has been released from federal detention more than five months after being swept up in the Trump administration's mass immigration enforcement operation.

Nike faces federal probe over allegations of ‘DEI-related’ discrimination against white workers

The federal agency for protecting workers' civil rights revealed Wednesday that it is investigating sportswear giant Nike for allegedly discriminating against white employees through its diversity policies.

CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool

Close the cover on the CIA World Factbook: The spy agency announced Wednesday that after more than 60 years, it is shuttering the popular reference manual.

EPA administrator outlines Trump’s plan to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by L.A. wildfires

Trump administration officials traveled to Los Angeles on Wednesday to outline the president's plan to override state and local rules and speed up the permitting process for reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by last year's wildfires.

Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and victims’ names, despite redaction efforts

Nude photos. The names and faces of sexual abuse victims. Bank account and Social Security numbers in full view.

Georgia Republican Barry Loudermilk won’t seek reelection to U.S. House

Georgia Republican U.S. House member Barry Loudermilk, who has been active in efforts to discredit Democratic-led investigations into the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, announced Wednesday that he won't seek reelection this year.

Trump taking steps toward installing a Columbus statue near the White House

President Donald Trump is taking steps toward installing near the White House a replica of a statue of famed explorer Christopher Columbus that had been tossed into Baltimore's harbor during his first term amid protests against institutional racism.

House passes bill to accelerate U.S. mining of vital minerals

The House passed a bill Wednesday that would codify President Trump's executive action to increase mining of hardrock minerals, including rare earth elements, to end U.S. reliance on foreign suppliers such as China.

Hochul primary challenger picks democratic socialist, once arrested for harassment, as running mate

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado picks Democratic Socialist India Walton as running mate in battle against Gov. Kathy Hochul in Democratic primary.

Democrats say Clintons’ agreement to testify undercuts subpoena push, won’t bring new Epstein answers

House Democrats praised Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton for their decision to comply with congressional subpoenas despite doubts the pair would reveal new information on Epstein.

Baltimore’s progressive mayor calls reporter ‘racist’ in heated exchange over luxury taxpayer vehicle

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott faces backlash over a $163,000 taxpayer-funded Jeep, responds by calling critics racist in heated exchange with reporter.

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