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College and University Tenure Reform Gaining Momentum in Several States
Recent laws require performance reviews that determine whether faculty members are effective teachers, not just researchers and scholarly journal writers.
US Announces Lethal Strike on Drug Boat in Caribbean
Three people aboard the vessel were killed in the latest operation under Operation Southern Spear, the U.S. Southern Command said.
FAA Mandates Airlines to Affirm Merit Hiring for Pilots
Carriers must formally certify race- and sex-based hiring has ended or face potential federal investigation under new FAA mandate.
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Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment Forecast to Be 2.8 Percent Next Year, Group Says
The COLA for 2026 was also a 2.8 percent increase and went into effect in January.
San Francisco Teachers’ Strike Ends After Tentative Deal
About 50,000 students across 120 schools got an unexpected week off from class as the union rejected the district’s counteroffer from earlier negotiations.
Noem Reiterates Demands on California to Cooperate With ICE
Since 2019, the state has coordinated the transfer of more than 12,000 criminal illegal aliens, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office.
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Wall Street Review: AI Concerns Weigh on Stocks; Dow Closes Under 50,000
Market volatility remained relatively steady early in the week before spiking toward the end.
Costco Sued Over Alleged Salmonella Risk in Rotisserie Chicken
Court documents also allege the company’s cost-cutting measures are affecting the safety of the food.
Trump Says 2nd Carrier Group to Middle East Will Be Leaving Soon
The president expressed a willingness to support regime change in Iran, saying it ‘seems like that would be the best thing that could happen.’
Top Goldman Sachs Lawyer Ruemmler Resigning Amid Epstein Fallout
Kathryn Ruemmler said that she wanted to ‘put Goldman Sachs’ interests first.’
Health Secretary Announces Changes to Management Team to Promote MAHA Agenda
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the changes on Feb. 12.
IRS Shared Tax Data on 47,000 Taxpayers With ICE, Official Says
An IRS official said the agency asked Homeland Security to take steps to prevent the dissemination of any taxpayer data.
January Existing-Home Sales Record Biggest Drop in Nearly 4 Years
The National Association of Realtors said adverse weather in January made it harder to determine the cause of the decline and whether it was temporary.
Tom Homan Announces End to Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota
‘A significant drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue into the next week,’ Homan said.
Early Voting Begins in North Carolina
Of North Carolina’s 14 congressional districts, a few are expected to be competitive.
House Approves Bid to End Trump’s Tariffs on Canada
The president is likely to veto the measure if it succeeds in the Senate.
FBI Announces ‘Extensive Search’ Along Tucson Roadways in Guthrie Case
It comes as the FBI released images and video footage of a masked individual seen in front of Nancy Guthrie’s home.
Patel Says FBI Looking at Multiple Persons of Interest in Guthrie Case
A person was detained on Tuesday for questioning in connection with the ‘Today’ show’s mother’s disappearance, the sheriff’s office said.
US Seizes 134 Acres in Texas Used by Mexican Cartel: ‘They Thought They Were Untouchable’
It’s the latest seizure authorized by Treasury sanctions. In a message to cartels, authorities said, ‘We are dismantling your operations from the ground up.’
