Trump admin rips George Washington University in DC as ‘deliberately indifferent’ to antisemitism

The Trump administration on Tuesday shredded George Washington University as “deliberately indifferent” to what the Department of Justice considers a “hostile educational environment for Jewish, American-Israeli, and Israeli students and faculty.”  The DOJ announced that its Civil Rights Division has concluded its investigation into “incidents of antisemitic discrimination and harassment of Jewish and Israeli students” … Read more

Pentagon drawing up quick reaction force of National Guard ready to quell civil unrest at any moment: report

The Pentagon is reportedly drawing up plans for a “reaction force” of hundreds of National Guard members who would be ready to deploy at any moment to help quell civil unrest. The plan, reported by the Washington Post, for a “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force” calls for 600 troops on standby at all times, ready … Read more

State Department report condemns South Africa over ‘extrajudicial killings’ in annual human rights report

The U.S. State Department found that the human rights situation in South Africa has “significantly worsened” over the past year, citing reports of “extrajudicial killings” and repression against racial minorities. The State Department conducts an annual review of the human rights situations in countries across the globe, and it targeted South Africa with new criticism … Read more

Zelenskyy not invited to upcoming Trump, Putin talks — White House says this was the reason

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been sidelined from peace talks between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday because the Russian leader extended the invitation to meet, according to the White House.  “The president is agreeing to this meeting, at the request of President Putin,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters … Read more

Unauthorized North Carolina mine allegedly seizing on Hurricane Helene devastation, court battle imminent

Residents in Poplar, North Carolina, are fed up with an allegedly illegal mining operation they say has been polluting the riverbed and sending thick dust into the air for nearly a year as the mountain community still rebuilds from Hurricane Helene. Outraged Western North Carolinians in the tight-knit community are traveling to Boone on Monday … Read more

2 Olympic gold medalists accused of ethic violations in Norway’s ski suit controversy

A ski jumping suit controversy engulfed Norway and led to charges against five members of the country’s team, including two gold medalists, the sport’s federation announced on Monday. Marius Lindvik, Johann Andre Forfang, two coaches and a service staff member were charged as part of an investigation into “equipment manipulation” at the Nordic world championships … Read more