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California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference to kick off the Yes on 50 campaign at the California Democratic Party Headquarters on August 21, 2025 in Sacramento, California. In a move to counter Texas House Republicans’ plan to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, California Democrats took up a proposed constitutional amendment to temporarily redraw their own congressional maps, potentially creating five additional U.S. House seats for their party. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) / U.S. President Donald Trump (L) answers questions while childhood cancer survivors and their families gather in the Oval Office at the White House on September 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. According to Trump, the executive order he was signing will accelerate pediatric cancer research, including by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Newsom threatens funding cuts to California universities that ‘bend to the will of Donald Trump’

California Governor Gavin Newsom has threatened to cut state funding to any universities that sign President Donald Trump’s proposed deal for “academic excellence.”

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 08: Law enforcement vehicles are seen outside Emory Hospital following an active shooter incident on August 8, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. According to the Atlanta Police Department, the suspect in the active shooter situation is dead and a police officer was injured. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)

Georgia’s Emory University ends DEI programs, complying with Trump admin. EO

Georgia’s largest private college, Emory University, is the latest to discontinue its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs — complying with the Trump administration’s January Executive Order (EO).

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 12: William "Rick" Singer leaves Boston Federal Court after being charged with racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and obstruction of justice on March 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. Singer is among several charged in alleged college admissions scam. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

Judge rules ‘Varsity Blues’ admissions ‘schemer’ Rick Singer may consult students again: ‘Must disclose criminal record to new clients’

A judge has ruled that Rick Singer, the shady “mastermind” behind the nationwide college admissions cheating scandal known as “Varsity Blues,” may work as a college consultant again — as long as he discloses his criminal record to new clients.

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2002 file photo, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks in Orlando, Fla. South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg faces the state's first impeachment trial next week for his conduct surrounding a 2020 car crash in which he struck and killed a pedestrian. A conviction would be a victory for Noem, who has adamantly pushed for Ravnsborg's ouster. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

DHS Secretary Noem: Harvard’s student visa program to be terminated

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that they will be eliminating the student visa program at Harvard University due to “pro-terrorist conduct” at campus protests.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 21: People gather on the campus of the University of Southern California (USC) on March 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. The Biden administration announced today it will forgive $6 billion in student loan debts of 78,000 public service workers. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Trump Administration Resumes Student Loan Debt Collections

OAN Staff James Meyers8:40 AM – Tuesday, May 6, 2025 The Department of Education restarted their collections of defaulted student loans on Monday,…

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 29: People walk through the gate on Harvard Yard at the Harvard University campus on June 29, 2023 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admission policies used by Harvard and the University of North Carolina violate the Constitution, bringing an end to affirmative action in higher education. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

President Trump: ‘We Are Going To Be Taking Away Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status’

President Donald Trump said on Friday that “we,” referring to his administration, would be revoking Harvard University’s tax-exempt status — rebuking the school’s failure to address rampant anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment on campus and in classes.