Tax reckoning coming for besieged universities– www.washingtonexaminer.com Source Link Excerpt:
Universities thrown into turmoil by Trump administration funding cuts are now facing a new and possibly larger threat in the form of tax hikes from the Republican congressional majorities.
Republicans are weighing a major increase in the tax on big university endowments, as well as a raft of other measures to raise revenues from higher education.
The GOP is motivated to raise taxes on universities because it needs to find revenues to offset the major tax cuts it aims to enact in a sweeping fiscal overhaul. However, higher education is also a prime target because Republicans view it as overrun by left-wing radicalism.
“I love it. We should do it,” Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) told the Washington Examiner when asked about raising taxes on college endowments.
London Goes from 97% White Citizens to 37% as City Degenerates into Chaos– lidblog.com Source Link Excerpt:
The city of London, England, was once 97 percent white. It is now 37 percent white as the town continues to devolve into chaos and degradation.
As the Gateway Pundit reported, Harrison Pitt, a prominent writer and thinker in Britain’s national conservative sphere, and Peter Whittle, founder of New Culture Forum, sat down recently for a discussion about the disintegration of the United Kingdom.
During the far-reaching discussion, Whittle noted that “London has stopped being my city.”
As Gateway notes:
[Whittle ] also discusses the failure of political leaders to address these issues and the need for more radical reform.
Whittle argues that London—a city that he says is now increasingly transactional and disconnected from its historical roots—has lost its cultural soul due to the demographic shift.
He observes that many of today’s London residents lack the collective memories and shared experiences that once shaped the city’s identity and served as a unifying cultural and social fabric.
Another Blow for Republicans: Louisiana Voters Reject All Four GOP-Backed Constitutional Amendments | The Gateway Pundit– www.thegatewaypundit.com Source Link Excerpt:
Louisiana voters overwhelmingly rejected all four constitutional amendments championed by Republican lawmakers and backed by Governor Jeff Landry.
The amendments, which ranged from cracking down on unethical out-of-state lawyers, modernizing the tax code, holding violent juvenile offenders accountable, and streamlining judicial elections, were defeated at the ballot box in what conservatives are calling a “Soros-fueled sabotage” of Louisiana’s future.
Amendment 1: Protecting Louisiana’s Legal Integrity — Rejected by Over 190,000 Votes
Amendment No. 1 aimed to expand the Louisiana Supreme Court’s authority to discipline unethical out-of-state lawyers and grant the legislature power to create specialized trial courts. Supporters argued it was a necessary step to maintain legal integrity and flexibility in a changing world.
But voters saw it differently, with 65% rejecting the measure, according to WDSU.
States Are Chomping At The Bit To Overhaul America’s Broken Education System– americanactionnews.com Source Link Excerpt:
President Donald Trump’s bold plan to eliminate the Department of Education bureaucracy and return education policy to the states represents a long-overdue correction that will empower parents, educators, and local communities to shape the future of learning in America.
For decades, America’s education system has been shackled by federal bureaucracy and inefficiencies. The U.S. Department of Education, created in 1979, has expanded its authority far beyond its original intent, imposing top-down mandates that stifle innovation and burden schools with unnecessary red tape.
Education is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. What works for one student may not work for another.
This is why, despite the Department of Education’s presence and spending for several decades, fourth- and eighth-grade reading scores have managed to fall since the Department started tracking them in the early 1990s. By dissolving the Department, we return control to those who know best and are directly invested in students’ success — the parents, teachers, and state and local policymakers.
Newly released JFK assassination files reveal more about CIA but don’t yet point to conspiracies – WTOP Source Link Excerpt:
Newly released documents related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963 gave curious readers more details Wednesday into Cold War-era covert U.S. operations in other nations but didn’t initially lend credence to long-circulating conspiracy theories about who killed JFK.
Assessments of the roughly 2,200 files posted by the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration on its website came with a huge caveat: No one had enough time as of Wednesday to review more than a small fraction of them. The vast majority of the National Archives’ more than 6 million pages of records, photographs, motion pictures, sound recordings and artifacts related to the assassination have previously been released.
An initial Associated Press review of more than 63,000 pages of records released this week shows that some were not directly related to the assassination but rather dealt with covert CIA operations, particularly in Cuba. And nothing in the first documents examined undercut the conclusion that Kennedy assassin Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone gunman in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963.
“Nothing points to a second gunman,” said Philip Shenon, who wrote a 2013 book about the assassination. “I haven’t seen any big blockbusters that rewrite the essential history of the assassination, but it is very early.”
CIA headquarters ‘on lockdown’ as man armed with shotgun ‘opens fire’ | World | News– www.express.co.uk Source Link Excerpt:
A SWAT team was called to CIA headquarters in Fairfax County, Virginia, after a man allegedly began shooting a shotgun into the air. The facility is now on lockdown, according to reports.
Crime scene negotiators are reportedly on the scene in McLean as of about 10:35am EDT (2:30pm GMT) alongside Fairfax County Police Bomb Squad with the Fairfax County Police, according to DMV News Live. CIA Police is also on the scene.
The incident is unfolding at Georgetown Pike and Dolly Madison Boulevard and the threat has prompted a huge emergency presence.
The armed suspect was reportedly observed sitting on a bench near the facility’s gate along Route 123 while in possession of a firearm, local news outlets reported.
As the statistics reflect, Israel’s war didn’t turn out to be just a war against Hamas, but expanded to the entire civilian population and its critical infrastructure.
To address this crisis of colossal magnitude, two critical steps need to be taken. First, we must immediately provide a comprehensive and thorough humanitarian plan that alleviates the suffering of Palestinians and restore life back to Gaza through early recovery programs and reconstruction.
Second, it is imperative that we offer a political roadmap that brings decisive closure to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict once and for all culminating in an independent Palestinian state and ensure that this latest horrific round of violence becomes the final one. Let me address both steps.
Planned Parenthood Admits the Abortion Pill is Dangerous– www.lifenews.com Source Link Excerpt:
Planned Parenthood has admitted that the abortion pill can be dangerous. This was pointed out by American Life League in what its national director Katie Brown Xavios labeled a “rare moment of honest transparency.”
“Planned Parenthood has confirmed the dangers that American Life League has been warning about for decades. No, abortion pills are NOT safe, especially when they come from an unregulated source,” stated Xavios. “The irony in all this falls on the fact that Planned Parenthood themselves refer women directly to these online vendors that send pills recklessly and without any authorization or regulation. But let’s not forget, even the ‘safest’ pills still result in a dead baby. The business of abortion pills is never safe, for mom or for baby, and Planned Parenthood is to blame.”
Venezuela Debuts Website to Report ‘Unjust Deportations’ of Illegals from U.S.– www.breitbart.com Source Link Excerpt:
Venezuela’s socialist regime launched a new website Tuesday that allows individuals to report alleged “unjust deportations” of Venezuelan illegal migrants from the United States “before it’s too late.”
The website is managed by the “Committee for the Defense of Venezuelan Migrants,” an organization directly affiliated with the Venezuelan socialist regime that describes itself as an organization “committed to the defense and promotion of human rights focused on denouncing and making visible the situation of Venezuelan migrants in the U.S.”
“We are a collective committed to the defense and promotion of human rights focused on denouncing and making visible the particular situation of vulnerability of Venezuelan citizens in the United States, whose presidential policy has been dedicated to stigmatize migration,” the website reads. “The persecution, imprisonment and deportation of Venezuelans without due process is an aberration that should not be indifferent to us and that constitutes an anachronistic and illegal act that evokes the most nefarious episodes of human history.”
Despite Phone Call with Trump, Putin Abandons Ceasefire and Bombs Ukraine in a Major Attack– www.cbn.com Source Link Excerpt:
There will be no 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine after all. That’s Russian President Vladimir Putin’s message to President Trump after the two spoke for nearly two hours on the phone Tuesday.
Air raid sirens blared in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine just hours after Putin refused Trump’s proposal for an immediate ceasefire on land, air and sea.
Residents in the Ukrainian capital were forced to shelter underground after Russia launched 147 Iranian-made drones and six missiles overnight.
JFK Files: Section on Would-Be Whistleblower Who Was Found Dead Goes Viral– www.westernjournal.com Source Link Excerpt:
The release of Kennedy assassination files Tuesday stirred up a hornet’s nest of social media speculation about a crime that changed history more than six decades ago.
And one particular element — the tale of a would-be whistleblower with ties to the CIA — seemed to be gaining traction more than others.
But while the story itself wasn’t new, one element of it hadn’t been public before.
Emily Brooks, a reporter for Beltway-centric news organization The Hill, published a post about it to the social media platform X.
This document from the JFK files drop is going viral on conservative Twitter right now. But this part isn’t new.
The viral part is quoting a 1967 piece in Ramparts magazine. So, the Gary Underhill stuff has been out there for a while. The full memo provides information about… https://t.co/DvLiuHF66Qpic.twitter.com/JNg7tGhWcs
Hillary Trashes America on Foreign Soil, Demands Control of Information That ‘Determines How We Think’ – RedState– redstate.com Source Link Excerpt:
Hillary Clinton spoke at the World Forum on the Future of Democracy, Tech, and Humankind on Tuesday, immediately slamming America under Trump’s leadership as marching towards autocracy.
She said that at a forum in … Germany.
“There’s no way to sugarcoat it. There’s no way to explain it away,” she said less than 60 seconds into her speech. “Autocracy is on the March, and we now have a government in the United States that has thrown in its lot with the autocrats.”
That government, she continued, “has made a choice to support those who wage war, not peace, who has given enormous power to the men who control the information flow in our world, who have all pledged allegiance to the continuation of algorithms that not only addict us, but poison us with hatred and fear.”
Defense cooperation between Kosovo, Albania and Croatia irritates Serbia – A2 CNN Source Link Excerpt:
Albania and Croatia signed a declaration in Tirana on March 18, through which the countries commit to strengthening cooperation in the field of defense and security, a development that has prompted reactions in Serbia, which described it as an “open provocation” directed at Belgrade.
Kosovo’s Minister of Defense, Ejup Makedonci, signed this statement together with his Albanian counterpart, Pirro Vengu, and his Croatian counterpart, Ivan Anusic.
“Based on our shared values, the same geostrategic orientations and mutual commitments to regional cooperation, Albania, Croatia and Kosovo are committed to strengthening cooperation and advancing steps to protect our territories and peoples, to contribute to international peace and security, as well as to the development of the defense industry,” said the Macedonian after signing the declaration.
According to him, the three countries will work to increase interoperability between their militaries through education, training and joint exercises, will engage in combating hybrid threats, and will coordinate policies for Euro-Atlantic integration.
Federal judge denies request to block DOGE takeover of U.S. Institute of Peace – NPR Source Link Excerpt:
A federal judge denied a request to block the DOGE takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, despite the judge having serious concerns about the tactics DOGE used gain entry to the building.
Canada says China executed an unspecified number of Canadians earlier this year– abcnews.go.com Source Link Excerpt:
TORONTO — China executed an unspecified number of Canadians earlier this year, Canada’s government said Wednesday. Such executions of Westerners are relatively rare.
Canada’s Global Affairs office declined to say how many people or give names. Beijing’s embassy in Ottawa said the executions were due to drug crimes but declined to provide details. The embassy noted that China does not recognize dual citizenship.
“Canada repeatedly called for clemency for these individuals at the senior-most levels and remains steadfast in its opposition to the use of the death penalty in all cases, everywhere,” Global Affairs spokeswoman Charlotte MacLeod said in a statement.
MacLeod said they continue to provide consular assistance to families and requested that media respect their privacy. She said Ottawa continues to advocate for clemency for Robert Schellenberg, a Canadian who was sentenced to death for drug smuggling.
Trump’s ‘Moved Beyond’ Critical Deal, White House Confirms Grander Plans– www.westernjournal.com Source Link Excerpt:
Well before politics were even a glint in his eye, President Donald Trump often boasted about his business acumen and mastery of “the art of the deal.”
Now nearing close to a decade in the political spotlight, Trump is showing that he still holds both of those values quite dearly.
While answering questions during her Wednesday media session, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump has “moved beyond” the ballyhooed Ukraine mineral deal — and onto something much bigger.
“We have moved beyond the economic mineral deal,” Leavitt told the New York Post.
Apparently, Trump has now set his sights on two bigger targets in the region, the first being taking over Ukraine’s military facilities.
AG Bondi Had a Fiery Warning for Those Attacking Tesla Dealerships– townhall.com Source Link Excerpt:
For weeks, there have been multiple incidents of domestic terrorism against Tesla. Dealerships and repair shops have been targeted, with Molotov cocktails being used this time. These aren’t isolated incidents. Attorney General Pam Bondi suspects they’re well-funded, coordinated attacks on the company and its customers. It’s an explicit attempt to attack Elon Musk.
🚨PAM BONDI INVESTIGATING TESLA ATTACKS AS TERRORISM🚨
“Molotov cocktails and gunfire at a facility in Las Vegas — ‘RESIST’ was spray-painted on the side of the building…AG Pam Bondi says that this is CLEARLY a case of domestic terrorism…”
Trump cuts $175M US in funding to university over transgender athlete on swim team– www.cbc.ca Source Link Excerpt:
The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million US in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over the participation of a transgender athlete in its swimming program, the White House said Wednesday.
However, the federal money that was suspended came from a separate review of discretionary funding for universities, the White House said. It came from the Department of Defence and the Department of Health and Human Services.
A Penn spokesperson said the school had not received any notification or details of the action.
“It is important to note, however, that Penn has always followed NCAA [National Collegiate Athletic Association] and Ivy League policies regarding student participation on athletic teams,” spokesperson Ron Ozio said.
Germany’s leader-in-waiting takes unexpectedly tough line on Trump swerve– www.washingtontimes.com Source Link Excerpt:
Friedrich Merz, almost assured to be Germany’s next chancellor, is ignoring conventional wisdom when it comes to relations with President Donald Trump and his disruptive “American first” agenda for Europe.
Take your seats, please: Germany’s parliament chamber is rearranged to reflect voters’ verdict – The Independent Source Link Excerpt:
German voters have had their say. Now their verdict is being turned into reality underneath the glass dome of Berlin‘s landmark Reichstag building.
Workers on Wednesday rearranged the blue seats in the chamber of the lower house of parliament, or Bundestag.
After each election, the chairs and desks are unscrewed and put back into place to reflect the results, with aisles demarcating the seats held by different parties.
France sends ‘survival manual’ to citizens in case of war as Europe goes it alone– www.mirror.co.uk Source Link Excerpt:
The 20-page booklet will be sent to households across France, offering guidance on how to respond to emergencies such as armed conflict, natural disasters, industrial accidents, or a nuclear leak
Tennessee library votes to remove books promoting transgenderism to children – Standing for Freedom Center– www.standingforfreedom.com Source Link Excerpt:
The Rutherford County Library Board in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, voted on March 17 to remove books promoting transgender themes to minors from its library system.
The decision came after a contentious two-hour meeting attended by over 100 community members at the Historic Rutherford County Courthouse.
The board’s resolution mandates the removal of materials that “promote, encourage, advocate for or normalize transgenderism or ‘gender confusion’ in minors.”
The 5-3 vote in favor of removing the books elicited cheers from supporters and shouts of “Nazis!” from opponents.
Trump says he had “very good” call with Zelenskyy one day after speaking to Putin– www.cbsnews.com Source Link Excerpt:
Washington — President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke on the phone Wednesday morning in a call that lasted roughly an hour, according to Mr. Trump.
“Just completed a very good telephone call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine,” the president wrote on Truth Social. “It lasted approximately one hour. Much of the discussion was based on the call made yesterday with President Putin in order to align both Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs.”
The call comes a day after Mr. Trump’s lengthy call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which Mr. Trump said Putin agreed to a 30-day ceasefire against Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure. The commitment fell short of the full ceasefire pushed by the U.S. and agreed to by Ukraine. Hours after Mr. Trump and Putin hung up, Russia launched a series of drone strikes that struck civilian areas and damaged a hospital.
Ron DeSantis Proposes Solution to Stop the ‘Sabotaging of President Trump’s Agenda’ by Federal Judges– www.westernjournal.com Source Link Excerpt:
Article III of the United States Constitution makes one remedy for judicial tyranny as plain as language can make it.
“The judicial Power of the United States,” Section I of Article III begins, “shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish.”
With that plain language undoubtedly in mind, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida took to the social media platform X Wednesday morning to offer a historically plausible solution to the problem of inferior federal judges who have insisted upon “sabotaging” President Donald Trump’s popular agenda.
China’s new naval strategy: Floating ports raise Taiwan tensions – MSN Source Link Excerpt:
The Chinese have commenced military manoeuvres at sea, utilising ships that are the size of floating docks. This fleet enables an unprecedented scale of landing operations. By employing these units, Beijing could swiftly seize control over Taiwan and the entire South China Sea region.
China organised manoeuvres for the first time using ships that resemble floating ports. The ships are enormous, measuring between approximately 110 metres and 185 metres in length. They are equipped with extendable road bridges that allow for quick connection between the ship and the shore. The length of such a bridge can extend to roughly 140 metres.