The Politics of Higher Education: Trump, Harvard, and Anti-Semitism
The politics of higher education are on full display as the Trump administration threatens to cut all federal funding to Harvard University over alleged civil rights violations against Jewish...
Mamdani’s Popularity: Working People First, Despite Trump’s Threats
Zohran Mamdani's campaign, centered on "putting working people first," is gaining popularity in New York City, even as President Donald Trump threatens to cut off federal funds if Mamdani...
Senate Republicans Split on Trump Tax Plan Despite Presidential Pressure
President Trump convened a bipartisan gathering of congressional leaders Thursday, attempting to break through Republican resistance to his signature tax legislation. The White House meeting comes as Senate Majority...
Powell: Fed’s Rate Decisions Are Economic, Not Emotional
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is asserting that the Fed's interest rate decisions are economic, not emotional. Powell defended the central bank's decision to hold rates, despite renewed personal...
“Hostilities” or Targeted Action? Lawmakers Debate Iran Strike’s Nature
A key point of contention surrounding the Trump administration's precision strike on Iranian nuclear sites is whether "Operation Midnight Hammer" constitutes "hostilities" requiring congressional approval, or a merely "limited,...
Controversial Anti-Hate Order Signed by NYC Mayor Despite Backlash
Eric Adams signed a high-profile executive order this week requiring New York City departments to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's antisemitism definition. Adams connected the policy to recent...