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Trump Threatens TV Licenses After ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel

By Zoë Richards President Donald Trump on Thursday floated the possibility that TV broadcasters could lose their federal licenses over what he perceives as negative coverage of him, a day after Disney’s ABC yanked “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air. Speaking to reporters, Trump suggested that the Federal Communications Commission should revoke broadcasters’ licenses, arguing that many late-night hosts appearing on those networks are “against me” and that “they give me only bad publicity, press.” “I mean, they’re getting a license. I would think maybe their license should be taken away. It will be up to Brendan Carr,” Trump said on Air Force One, referring

US invests $1B in charter schools, HBCUs & civics programs

The U.S. Department of Education made a number of “historic” grant investments totalling over $1 billion in order to “advance educational outcomes,” with the move affecting charter schools among others. The department will repurpose investments from other programs it deems “not in the best interest of students and families” and subsequently invest in charter schools, American history and civics programs, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), according to a news release on the “historic investments.” When reached, the Department of Education referred The Center Square to a statement from Secretary of Education Linda McMahon as

ICE agents in Chicago shooting lacked body cameras, DHS says

By Laura Strickler and Selina Guevara Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who were involved in the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas González in Chicago last week were not wearing body cameras at the time, according to a senior Department of Homeland Security official. In the wake of the shooting, immigration advocates, family members and local elected officials had called for ICE to release body camera footage, as well as any photos. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, called for ICE to turn over any pictures or video from the fatal shooting and at a press event Monday reacted to what he said was

ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live after Charlie Kirk remarks

By Rebecca Keegan and Daniel Arkin Disney’s ABC said Wednesday it has pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air “indefinitely” following the late-night host’s comments Monday about the motivations of the man who authorities say fatally shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During his monologue Monday night, Kimmel criticized Republicans for how they responded to Kirk’s killing. “The MAGA gang [is] desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said. Kimmel’s representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment on ABC’s decision. Tyler

MLK III praises HBCU funding but criticizes cuts to others

The oldest son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said he was pleased HBCUs will be getting more money from the federal government, but lamented that it’s coming at the expense of other schools in need. At Norfolk State University’s 90th anniversary founder’s breakfast Wednesday morning, Martin Luther King III touched on an array of topics in an interview with 10 On Your Side, from the funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, to safety issues facing those colleges and other topics. Martin Luther King III reacts to Charlie Kirk comparisons to his father The Department of Education revealed Monday

Trump Redirects $1B to HBCUs, Tribal Colleges, Charters

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s administration to resume dismantling the Department of Education, part of his bid to shrink the federal government’s role in education in favor of more control by the states. The Department of Education is reallocating over $1 billion to various schools and education programs. This reallocation follows the agency’s decision to cut over $350 million in grants for minority-serving institutions. The new funding includes nearly $500 million for HBCUs and tribal campuses and $500 million for charter schools. Amid President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the Department of

Immigrants Flee Traffic Stop, Trigger CIA Security Scare

By Dan De Luce Immigrants who witnessed a traffic stop Wednesday by U.S. Park Police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers panicked and tried to flee onto the CIA’s compound, attempting to scale fences around the spy agency’s headquarters. On the George Washington Parkway, which runs in front of the CIA’s entrance in northern Virginia, U.S. Park Police, supported by ICE, had stopped a car and approached the driver’s side of the car, according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security. “The driver refused to turn off the car and sped off nearly hitting Park Police and ICE officers,”

FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Heat Over Kirk Investigation

By Ryan J. Reilly and Victoria Ebner FBI Director Kash Patel faced scrutiny during the first of two congressional hearings this week amid questions about his leadership of the FBI and his handling of the investigation into conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Patel, who appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday and will appear before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, said it was “disgusting” that people would undermine his experience and that of his deputy, Deputy Director Dan Bongino, Patel’s fellow ex-podcaster who retired as a Secret Service agent. Patel has come under fire for his handling of the Kirk investigation. NBC

Trump Admin Pledges $500M Boost for HBCUs and TCCUs

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have a legacy of providing a backstop to ensure black Americans get the higher education they deserve. However, these great institutions have often been hindered by their ability to secure adequate funding for programs that assist students with competing on a national or international level. Despite these challenges, HBCUs have remained vigilant and steadfast in their mission to empower the next generation of leaders. President Trump and the U.S. Department of Education recently announced their intention to increase federal funding of HBCUs & TCCUs (Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities) by $500 million on top of the current funding

Black Caucus Demands Probe Into Threats Against HBCUs

Black lawmakers are calling for an investigation into a series of threats made against historically Black colleges and universities across the country. The Congressional Black Caucus asked the Department of Justice and FBI to “swiftly” investigate the threats that disrupted campuses nationwide. At least six HBCUs, including Alabama State University, Hampton University and Virginia State University, canceled classes and locked down campuses after receiving threats Thursday. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York, chair of the caucus, called the threats “vile” and a “chilling reminder” of racism and extremism that continues to target Black communities. The FBI called the threats “hoaxes” but added

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