Will US spending deal be enough to avert government shutdown? Mike Johnson and Chuck Schumer say they have a deal to avert a shutdown – but a divided Congress could yet stall its progress The Guardian - US · Jan 9, 2024
‘Grotesque’: White House slams top GOP lawmaker calling Jan 6 prisoners ‘hostages’ Congresswoman does not answer when asked if Jan 6 was a tragic day The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024
White House rejects calls for US defence chief to go Lloyd Austin criticised for not disclosing his multiday hospitalisation to the president and public for several days. Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2024
Stefanik ripped for J6 "hostages" claim Stefanik called convicted Jan. 6 Capitol rioters “hostages” — and refused to commit to certifying 2024 election Salon · Jan 8, 2024
First Thing: Blinken warns Palestinians ‘must not be pressed to leave Gaza’ US secretary of state speaking in Qatar on latest leg of Middle East tour also warned that Israel-Gaza war could ‘metastasise’. Plus, Oppenheimer and Succession dominate Golden Globes The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024
Stefanik condemned for mimicking Trump by calling Jan 6 prisoners ‘hostages’ ‘I have concerns about the treatment of January 6th hostages,’ the New York lawmaker said, just days after Mr Trump used the same term The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2024
‘It’s a live audition’: Trump surrogates swarm Iowa before caucuses Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz – even Roseanne Barr – stand in for ex-president as his challengers struggle in the polls The Guardian - US · Jan 7, 2024
Claudine Gay’s ousting reveals that the messenger is still an easier target than the message The head of Harvard’s fate was sealed when she became the focus of a culture war battle over antisemitism, plagiarism and free speech The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024
Massachusetts Institute of Technology forced into spotlight After Harvard, Penn presidents ousted The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has long stood apart from America’s elite universities. The Times of India · Jan 6, 2024
Higher education under attack: Harvard president ousted in conservative battle Harvard's ousted President warns of a broader war against higher education as she steps down amid pressure, fueling speculation of a coming reckoning. Top News · Jan 4, 2024
US House majority whip Tom Emmer endorses Trump for president Emmer completes full House of Republican leaders – Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise and Elise Stefanik – backing ex-president The Guardian - US · Jan 3, 2024
Harvard seeks to move past firestorm brought on by school President Claudine Gay's resignation Harvard University is trying to move past the firestorm brought on by the plagiarism allegations, congressional testimony and resignation of Claudine Gay, the school’s first Black president The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024
‘A bully’: the billionaire who led calls for Claudine Gay’s Harvard exit US hedge fund manager Bill Ackman posts 4,000-word screed decrying ‘racism against white people’ after Gay’s departure The Guardian - US · Jan 3, 2024
Harvard prez resigns, citing attacks “This is an attack on every Black woman in this country who’s put a crack in the glass ceiling," says Al Sharpton Salon · Jan 3, 2024
The Guardian - US · Jan 3, 2024 Powerful donors managed to push out Harvard’s Claudine Gay. But at what cost? Not until now have major donors so brazenly used their financial influence to hound presidents out of office
Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2024 Why has Claudine Gay resigned as president of Harvard? Gay’s resignation letter cited personal threats amid rising tensions about anti-Semitism and war on Gaza.
The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024 Republican Elise Stefanik claims credit for Harvard president’s resignation Republican representative was part of congressional committee questioning presidents of top universities on campus antisemitism
Top News · Jan 3, 2024 Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism scandal Harvard President Claudine Gay's resignation amid plagiarism allegations and controversial testimony. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik celebrates, calling it l...
Reason · Dec 30, 2023 October 7: A Turning Point for Free Speech? Restricting speech about the world's most pressing problems does not make them go away, nor does it settle any disputes.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023 Here’s how Illinois Democrats in Congress split on Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism legislation Democrats locally and nationally are grappling with a challenging dynamic being played out, with the Israel-Hamas war in its third month.
Roll Call · Dec 21, 2023 At the Races: Expect Trump on Colorado ballot - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2023 Words matter, but they can be twisted, too, especially when Elise Stefanik is involved In Republican hands, a congressional hearing on antisemitism is anything but a search for understanding.
Reason · Dec 15, 2023 112 Hostages Plus: Segregationist Christmas parties, California cops, Israeli gun licenses, and more...
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023 House passes resolution condemning college presidents’ comments in antisemitism hearing Lawmakers approved the resolution in a 303-126 vote, with 125 Democrats and one Republican voting against the measure
Salon · Dec 14, 2023 Students left silenced by speech debates It may seem nonsensical to say that calls for genocide are protected speech but colleges are in a tough spot