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West Point is violating the First Amendment with a crackdown on professors, lawsuit says

A law professor at West Point has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Military Academy, saying it violates the First Amendment by banning professors' opinions in the classroom and restricting certain books and courses

The Independent UK

Why is Donald Trump taking shots at Tom Hanks?

Tom Hanks was scheduled to receive the 2025 Sylvanus Thayer Award later this month, but the US Military Academy’s alumni association has unexpectedly cancelled the ceremony. This has prompted Trump to gloat by taking shots at the celebrated actor.

Euronews

Trump news at a glance: Epstein case haunts Trump as alleged birthday letter released

Letter contains purported message from Trump to Epstein in which the president says, ‘May every day be another wonderful secret’. Key US politics stories from 8 September at a glance

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Trump celebrates West Point’s decision to cancel ceremony for Tom Hanks

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The Independent UK

Trump cheers West Point’s cancellation of award ceremony for Tom Hanks

Actor Tom Hanks’s planned West Point honour is cancelled as Trump praises move against critics of his US administration.

Al Jazeera

West Point cancels ceremony to honor Tom Hanks as ‘outstanding US citizen’

Little known about decision, although Hanks, who has advocated for military memorials, also voted for Biden

The Guardian - US

West Point alumni group cancel ceremony to honour Tom Hanks as ‘outstanding US citizen’

Actor was expected to receive the prestigious Sylvanus Thayer Award at a September 25 ceremony

The Independent UK

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Why US military academies are banning books

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The Independent UK

US military academies are banning books and eliminating majors to align with Hegseth ‘warrior’ ideology

Trump administration has outlawed ‘gender ideology’ at service academies, and professors say they have faced censorship and political pressure

The Independent UK

Trump’s West Point graduation address veers from US-first doctrine to politics

US president pans previous administrations for fighting foreign wars and ‘wasting our time, money and souls’

The Guardian - US

Education Department Orders Schools To Stop All Racial Discrimination

The letter mostly builds on existing civil rights law.

Reason

West Point shuts down clubs based on gender, race and ethnicity in response to Trump's DEI policies

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has ordered a dozen cadet clubs focused on ethnicity and gender to disband in response to the Trump administration’s push to eliminate diversity programs throughout government

The Independent UK

Rep. Jim Banks Accuses West Point of Trying to 'Sabotage' Pete Hegseth's Nomination After the Military College Mistakenly Said He Wasn't Accepted

Rep. Jim Banks has accused West Point of attempting to "sabotage" Pete Hegseth's Secretary of Defense nomination after mistakenly claiming he was not accepted.

Latin Times

‘You’re a girl?’ The duo taking on the male-dominated plastering world

In the early days of Kamp Studios, Kim Collins and Amy Morgenstern were barely making rent. How they’re a favorite of interior designers across the country

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Nunn, Budzinski offer a signature brew in beer contest - Roll Call

“This BudZ for You” got the People’s Choice nod at this year’s Anheuser-Busch competition, which brings together lawmakers and brewmasters.

The Independent UK

Is 'Judge Judy' on the Supreme Court? Lack of civics knowledge leads to colleges filling the gap

Surveys show that a third of American adults can’t name the three branches of the federal government

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Joe Biden's West Point Story Sparks Controversy

In-depth analysis of a political figure's past, cognitive concerns, and calls for change.

The Independent UK

Biden begs crowd to ‘clap’ while delivering West Point commencement address

President addressed ongoing conflicts around the world while reminding West Point cadets about the powerful role the United States plays in global politics

The Guardian - US

US president warns new army officers to be ‘guardians of American democracy’

President entreats graduates at commencement to ‘hold fast’ to oath to US constitution in veiled reference to Trump’s threat to democracy

Sports Illustrated

Army Football Show Off New Championship Rings After CIC Trophy Presentation

This week, the Army Black Knights football team were officially presented the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy by President Biden. The trophy is given annually to th

WEKU

West Point axed 'duty, honor, country' from its mission statement. Conservatives fumed

The three iconic words remain the motto of the U.S. military academy. But an update to its mission statement, where the words had appeared for 26 years, has sparked outrage among conservatives online.

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Army West Point Esports Team Powers Up with Extron

Extron equipment powers the gaming experience for cadets with AV for simplified operation and ultra-low latency streaming.

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