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Supreme Court Upholds Biden Admin’s ‘Ghost Gun’ Regulations

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a 7-2 decision to uphold the Biden administration’s regulation on “ghost guns,” allowing the enforcement of stricter controls on non-serialized firearms that can be assembled at home. The ruling focused on whether these devices fall under the federal definitions of “firearm” and “frame and receiver” and whether the Bureau… Continue reading Supreme Court Upholds Biden Admin’s ‘Ghost Gun’ Regulations
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NIH Cancels $40 Million in Grants Directed Chiefly at LGBTQ Health Research

The federal government is canceling the renewal 68 grants sent to 46 research institutions. These grants amount to a total of $40 million at the time of their bestowment. Most of the grants, sent by the National Institute of Health (NIH), were directed toward LGBTQ health programs. Other canceled grants were spent on programs researching… Continue reading NIH Cancels $40 Million in Grants Directed Chiefly at LGBTQ Health Research
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LA District Attorney Will Allow Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty ‘In the Rarest of Cases’

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that his office will begin “immediately” seeking the death penalty “in the rarest of cases.” The move comes as California has had a statewide moratorium on capital punishment, though the death penalty remains legal and prosecutors can argue to put convicted criminals on death row.  “Effective immediately, the… Continue reading LA District Attorney Will Allow Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty ‘In the Rarest of Cases’
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ICE Operation in Boston Results in Nearly 400 Arrests, Over 200 Included Criminal Aliens

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that a large-scale operation in Massachusetts resulted in the arrests of nearly 400 illegal immigrants, including over 200 individuals with criminal convictions or charges. “The Commonwealth is a safer place for our residents to live and work because ICE and our federal law enforcement partners arrested hundreds of alien… Continue reading ICE Operation in Boston Results in Nearly 400 Arrests, Over 200 Included Criminal Aliens
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Columbia University Protesters Demonstrate Against New Anti-Mask Policies

After a massive cut in federal funding to Columbia University – amounting to $400 million – the university addressed several demands issued by the White House in order to regain it.  One of these demands was prohibiting masks on campus barring health and religious reasons. This ban, together with the overall response from the university… Continue reading Columbia University Protesters Demonstrate Against New Anti-Mask Policies
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Rand Paul Calls Education Dept an ‘Utter Failure,’ Says States Better Suited to Control Funds

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul defended the Trump administration’s efforts to begin the process of dismantling the Department of Education, arguing that the agency has not produced results that justify its continuation. During an interview on CBS News’ Face The Nation with Margaret Brennan, Paul was asked whether low-income schools would continue receiving federal subsidies if… Continue reading Rand Paul Calls Education Dept an ‘Utter Failure,’ Says States Better Suited to Control Funds
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US Banks Remove DEI Programs Following Trend Set by the White House

JPMorgan Chase announced an end to the bank’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion program, and has effectively changed its title to DOI (Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion).  According to a company memo obtained by Reuters, Chief Operating Officer Jenn Piepszak said that the bank always considered equity to be a synonym for opportunity. The COO explained this… Continue reading US Banks Remove DEI Programs Following Trend Set by the White House
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Disney’s Live-Action ‘Snow White’ Struggles at Box Office Amid Backlash

Disney’s live-action remake of “Snow White” opened to disappointing box office numbers, earning just $43 million in ticket sales across the US and Canada, according to The Los Angeles Times. Despite the film costing over $250 million to make, it only grossed $44 million overseas, bringing its total global debut to $87 million. The underwhelming… Continue reading Disney’s Live-Action ‘Snow White’ Struggles at Box Office Amid Backlash
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Columbia University Addresses White House Demands in Bid to Restore Funding

On March 7, President Donald Trump cut $400 million of federal funding to Columbia University in response to a year of disruptive campus protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict. The university was given an ultimatum to meet demands set forth by the White House in order to regain its funding from the US government. On March… Continue reading Columbia University Addresses White House Demands in Bid to Restore Funding
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Student Prevented from Establishing a TPUSA Chapter at Catholic University of America

A student at the Catholic University of America (CUA) was barred from establishing a TPUSA chapter in March. This is the third failed attempt made by students at CUA to establish a new chapter after a previous one disbanded. In response to his request, Assistant Director of Student Organization Leadership Anna Borges told the student, James… Continue reading Student Prevented from Establishing a TPUSA Chapter at Catholic University of America
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Annual San Francisco Pride Event Struggles to Raise Funds as Sponsors Withdraw

A nonprofit responsible for organizing an annual Pride event in San Francisco is facing financial difficulties after several major sponsors pulled their support.  San Francisco Pride is now searching for alternative ways to raise the $300,000 needed for the 2025 festivities, according to a report by SFGATE. Suzanne Ford, the nonprofit’s executive director, told the… Continue reading Annual San Francisco Pride Event Struggles to Raise Funds as Sponsors Withdraw
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Trans-identifying Oregon High School Runner Sets Season Record at Track Meet

A transgender-identifying high school athlete has drawn renewed criticism after easily winning multiple races in a Portland Interscholastic League track meet, just a year after backlash over the same athlete competing against girls. Ada Gallagher, an 11th grader at McDaniel High School in Portland, recently competed in the meet, where he decisively won the girls’… Continue reading Trans-identifying Oregon High School Runner Sets Season Record at Track Meet
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