Don’t Expand DEI. Dismantle It
We come from two sides of the political spectrum, write Christopher F. Rufo and Jenin Younes. But both of us agree that the Antisemitism Awareness Act is profoundly misguided. What should be done about the turmoil, violence, and explicit antisemitism that have engulfed college campuses over the past months? Political leaders in Washington have reacted […]
The US must expand its transmission infrastructure
More than 100,000 Maine residents were left without power for over 48 hours in March due to damaged transmission lines caused by an ice storm. While extreme weather can make power outages seem random or unpreventable, insufficient transmission is increasingly becoming a challenge facing the energy grid. A poorly supported, planned, and maintained transmission grid will […]
Israel ordering new evacuations in Rafah, preparing to expand operations
Israel has ordered new evacuations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where more than 1 million Palestinians have fled, as it prepares to expand its military operations. The people of Rafah were directed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to head north to the al-Mawasi area. IDF Arabic spokesman Avichai Adlai said early Saturday […]
Israel’s Security Cabinet Votes to Expand Rafah Operation, Keep Talks Going
Israel’s Security Cabinet announced on Friday that it would expand Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) operations in Rafah, albeit on a limited basis, and continue talks with Egyptian mediators in the hope of reaching a hostage release agreement with Hamas. It was resolved. The vote was interpreted as a rebuke to the Biden administration after the […]
Bill to expand Florida’s ‘Safe Haven’ law now on DeSantis’ desk
A bill expanding Florida’s “safe haven” policy is currently awaiting Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature after passing the state Legislature. Under current “safe haven” laws, it is legal to surrender unwanted infants as long as they are delivered unharmed to a designated surrender location, such as a hospital or fire station. The expanded bill would […]
Knicks may have to expand rotation against Pacers in NBA playoffs
Manager Tom Thibodeau has often noted that most teams will reduce their rotation in the playoffs, but the Knicks lost their last two games against the 76ers after veteran backup Bojan Bogdanovic went down with a foot injury in Game 4. Only seven players were used in the match. When asked in recent days whether […]
Prison education programs ready to expand, but new Pell Grants slow to arrive
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — Incarcerated women were enthusiastic as they gathered outside the building to attend a course on black feminism. Last month, a class of 11 convened in a room at the Ohio Correctional Institution for Women (ORW), mostly empty except for the chairs and a large desk with a computer for the administrator. there […]
Biden to expand two California national monuments Thursday
President Biden will expand two new national monuments in California, the White House confirmed Thursday morning. President Obama first designated two monuments: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. White House officials confirmed that the expansion, which The Hill reported in April, will protect approximately 120,000 acres between the two monuments. […]
House votes to expand definition of antisemitism amid anti-Israel demonstrations across US
As anti-Israel protests intensify on college campuses across the country, the House of Representatives voted to expand the legal definition of anti-Semitism used to enforce anti-discrimination laws. The bipartisan Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, if passed by the Senate and signed by President Biden, would require the Department of Education to legally adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance […]
Yellen: Treasury exploring ways to expand free tax filing program
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers Wednesday that the department is considering ways to expand the limited direct-file testing program, including possible enhancements and applicable tax credits. The free program is a scaled-down version of popular tax-preparation software, but it faces fierce opposition from Republicans and the tax-preparation industry. The tax preparation industry previously maintained […]