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Once again targeting higher ed, Texas lawmakers limited faculty influence, campus speech this session

Lawmakers also approved direct pay for student athletes and sought better pathways from college to the workforce.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 19, 2025

White House Benefits: Which Presidents Are on the Social Security Payroll?

The Social Security Act of 1983 brought the president and vice president under the Social Security program. We investigate which presidents are on the payroll.

Kiplinger · Jun 19, 2025

The anti-Trump camp was in disarray. How has No Kings managed to unite it?

A new slogan has offered a non-partisan rallying point – and last weekend, protests overshadowed the president’s weird military parade, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2025

Former Georgia jail guard abused inmates with Taser and lied about it, authorities say

A former Fulton County jail guard has been indicted on federal civil rights charges

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Andrew Cuomo Holds a Double-Digit Lead Over Zohran Mamdani Less Than a Week Before NYC Mayoral Elections

With the Democratic primary early voting well underway, former Governor Andrew Cuomo holds a small, but decisive lead over Zohran Mamdani, new poll shows.

Latin Times · Jun 18, 2025

Three more DeSantis allies to take the helm of public universities in Florida

The state board that oversees Florida’s public universities has confirmed three more allies of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to become university presidents

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Trump Addresses MAGA Infighting Over Potential U.S. Involvement In Israel-Iran War: 'My Supporters Are For Me'

President Donald Trump dismissed the possibility that his MAGA coalition will be fractured by the possibility that the U.S. will get involved in the Israel-Iran war

Latin Times · Jun 18, 2025

Immigration raid at Louisiana racetrack ends with more than 80 arrests

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested upward of 80 people unlawfully in the country during a raid at a southwest Louisiana racetrack, the agency announced

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Pete Hegseth suggests he would disobey court ruling against deploying military in LA

Defense secretary had contentious hearing in which he sparred with Democratic senators over various issues

The Guardian - US · Jun 18, 2025

Hegseth Attempts to Cut Off Democratic Senator After Asking If He Discussed Security Firing With MAGA Influencer: 'Your Time is Up'

Sen. Jacky Rosen received no response after pointedly asking if Laura Loomer had consulted regarding the dismissal of Gen. Haugh in April.

Latin Times · Jun 18, 2025