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SC, ST, OBC faculty make up 13.1 pc at IIT-Kanpur, 21.9 pc at IIT-BHU: RTI

SC, ST, and OBC communities comprise 13.1 percent of IIT-Kanpur's working faculty. IIT-BHU Varanasi reported 21.9 percent representation from these communities. Representation is notably lower at the professor level for all three groups. Assistant professor ranks show considerably higher representation at both institutes. Data was provided by the institutes under…

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #218

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

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Tim Scott Says Abdul El-Sayed Is ‘Making It Easier’ for Republicans to Flip Michigan Senate Seat, Calls Democrat ‘Wrong’ for Key Swing State

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said Democratic Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is "making it easier" for Republicans to flip the battleground seat, arguing that the progressive candidate is out of step with Michigan voters.

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Photos of the week | August 1-6, 2026

It’s expected to be the final week before full-on August recess (fingers crossed). As the Senate raced to wrap up, a committee voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination moved out of committee. And candidates for the GOP nomination to replace Sen.…

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Julian Beaudion becomes the fifth major or minor party U.S. Senate nominee to withdraw from a general election this year

On Aug. 4, Julian Beaudion (D) withdrew from the South Dakota general election for the U.S. Senate — the fifth time a major or minor party U.S. Senate nominee has withdrawn this year. As a result, this year ties with 2014 for the most nominee withdrawals (voluntary, misconduct-related, or due…

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Capitol Lens | That’ll do, pig

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former South Carolina Gov. and Rep. Mark Sanford, R-S.C., is pictured on the steps of the State House on Thursday with pigs to discuss wasteful spending in the federal government. Sanford is running in an Aug. 11 special primary in his state to replace the late Sen. Lindsey…

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They once condemned bad behavior in the House. Now, it’s ‘not my business’

Four months ago, calls denouncing misconduct came swiftly, and all at once. Now, it’s near silence. Allegations surrounding two House Republicans reached a fever pitch this week, as Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina dropped out of his reelection campaign due to a report detailing “inappropriate conduct” toward two female…

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Anthony Scaramucci Says 'Feels Like' Republicans Don't Want the Crypto Act to Pass So They Can 'Blame' Democrats: 'Put This Bill on the Floor'

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci accused Republicans on Sunday of intentionally holding up the CLARITY Act in the Senate to scapegoat Democrats and later cash in on political donations.

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Photos of the week | July 24-30, 2026

While the House was away on summer vacation, the Senate was busy. The late Sen. Lindsey Graham was remembered with a congressional tribute in the Rotunda. Maine Democrats found a new Senate candidate. Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth. And acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general…

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Senate panel postpones Blanche attorney general vote

The Senate Judiciary Committee will punt its vote on Todd Blanche’s bid to permanently head the Justice Department, after GOP holdouts on the panel said they weren’t satisfied. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, wants to nail down changes to a controversial settlement that created a $1.8 billion “weaponization” compensation fund before…

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Joe Biden appears to discuss sensitive information on tape with ghostwriter

In recordings made in 2016 and 2017 former president also appears to describe possessing classified information

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Sen. Lindsey Graham leaves the Capitol a final time

The late Sen. Lindsey Graham returned to the Capitol a final time Tuesday morning for a congressional tribute surrounded by his family, colleagues, staff and members of the Trump administration. The South Carolina Republican’s casket sat at the center of the Capitol Rotunda, underneath the Apotheosis of Washington fresco 180…

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This Congressman Slammed Elon Musk — Then Bought SpaceX Stock

Multiple members of Congress have disclosed buying shares of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX), the space company that counts Elon Musk as CEO.

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Waltz: Interceptor Shortage Is Biden's Fault, Fake News, and Illegal To Discuss

The Trump administration official contradicted himself as he tried to explain away bad news from the Iran war.

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‘I don’t believe in nepotism:’ Republicans revolt against Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham for late brother’s seat

ANALYSIS: Trump’s decision to endorse Darline Graham has, if anything, spurred other South Carolina Republicans to run, Eric Garcia writes

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Photos of the week | July 17-23, 2026

The House sprinted to the exits on Thursday for their summer recess while the Senate is scheduled to stick around for two more weeks. Here are some of the images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this past week.

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House Passes Congressional Stock Trading Ban — Then The White House Gets Community Noted Over It

Efforts to stop members of Congress from buying and selling stocks and options have been a key interest of retail traders and some elected officials for years. A recent effort to ban the practice passed the U.S. House, but its limited scope and a bundled voter-ID provision sparked confusion and…

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Photos of the week | July 10-16, 2026

Congress returned from the July Fourth recess this week to the news of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death. Highlights of the week included confirmation hearings for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and DNI nominee Jay Clayton, national hot dog day and the start of a new reconciliation process in the House…

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Lindsey Graham's death will set off a special primary election for a Senate seat that's open for the second time since 1956

A special Republican Party primary is scheduled for August 11, 2026, in South Carolina to determine which Republican candidate will run in the state's general election on November 3, 2026.

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The dog days are here already for Congress

Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds discuss how history will view the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., how congressional illnesses are starting to affect the institution, why things are getting stuck in both chambers, and what a weird time it is for the legislative branch. Show Notes:

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Fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill passed by House

The House on Wednesday passed the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill shortly after rejecting an amendment that reignited Democratic fissures over Israel. In a mostly party-line 217-209 vote, the House passed the $47.3 billion National Security-State appropriations bill. That vote came on the heels of a vote earlier in…

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Trump Asks Senate to Pass Crypto Bill in 'Honor' of Lindsey Graham — Elizabeth Warren Wants Guardrails to Prevent President From Profiting

President Donald Trump called on the Senate on Monday to pass the Clarity Act “in honor” of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), describing the late Republican as a "big supporter" of the cryptocurrency legislation.

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Did Lindsey Graham Push Trump Toward War?

Plus: Trump's escalating war with Iran, the bipartisan congressional housing bill, and Graham Platner's campaign collapse

The Economic Times

Who could replace Lindsey Graham? South Carolina's next steps after Senator's death

South Carolina's political landscape faces upheaval after Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden passing. Governor Henry McMaster must appoint a temporary replacement for the vacant Senate seat. A special primary election will soon select a new Republican nominee for voters. Ambitious conservatives are now vying for the open Senate position. This situation…

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Trump Says He Spoke With Sen. Lindsey Graham Shortly Before His Sudden Death, Says He ‘Sounded a Little Tired’: Report

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) shortly before the South Carolina Republican died on Saturday, describing a final call that came after Graham returned from Ukraine and was focused on legislative work.

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