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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

Trump Sues New York Times for $15B Over Defamation Claims

By Anniek Bao U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday filed a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging defamation and libel, and calling the newspaper a “mouthpiece” for the Democratic party. In a post on Truth Social, Trump attacked the newspaper for being “a virtual ‘mouthpiece’ for the Radical Left Democratic Party,” while accusing it of making false statements about him, his family and business, without elaborating on the allegations. The lawsuit suit has been brought in the state of Florida, according to a court filing. Last week, Trump had threatened to sue the Times for its reporting on

Claflin University Transforms Library into Digital Hub

The numbers tell a stark story. Over four years, fewer than 500 books were checked out from Claflin University’s H.V. Manning Library. In a collection of 80,000 volumes, that’s a wake-up call no administrator can ignore.  Walking into the newly renovated H.V. Manning Library today feels more like entering a tech startup than a traditional academic repository. Gone are the towering stacks and hushed reverence of the old guard. In their place: podcast recording studios, virtual reality pods, an Amazon Astro robot that greets visitors, and study spaces equipped with smart displays and cameras. “When you all of a sudden

Trump Admin Redirects $500M to HBCUs and Tribal Colleges

The Trump administration is redirecting nearly $500 million in federal funding toward historically Black colleges and universities and tribal colleges, a one-time investment covered largely by cuts to other colleges serving large numbers of minority students. The Education Department announced the funding boost just days after cutting $350 million from other federal grants, most of them reserved for Hispanic-serving institutions. Agency leaders said those grants were unconstitutional because they were available only to colleges that meet certain minority enrollment thresholds. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the decision was part of an effort to overhaul how federal education dollars are allocated. President Donald

FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Scrutiny Over Kirk Case

By Ryan J. Reilly, Frank Thorp V, Gabrielle Khoriaty and Brennan Leach FBI Director Kash Patel is likely to face intense scrutiny during 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 is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday and the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for previously scheduled oversight hearings that will dive into his tenure at the FBI, which has experienced high-level departures and the creation of a co-deputy director position that was filled this week by former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey,

Trump Deploys Federal Task Force to Crack Down in Memphis

By Zoë Richards and Juhi Doshi President Donald Trump signed a memo Monday establishing a task force in Memphis, Tennessee, that would mobilize the National Guard and other federal law enforcement agencies to crack down on crime, similar to steps taken in Washington, D.C. “The effort will include the National Guard, as well as the FBI, ATF, DEA, ICE, Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S marshals and more,” Trump said in the Oval Office “This team will deploy the full powers of federal law enforcement agencies and enforcement generally to restore public safety and get dangerous career criminals off of our streets,” he added. The effort

Education Dept Boosts HBCU Funding by 48% in 2025

The Education Department is boosting funding for historically Black colleges and universities by nearly 50%, highlighting its commitment to investing in the institutions. On Sept. 15, the Department of Education announced it would allocate $435 million in previously discretionary funds to HBCUs, UNCF reported. Combined with existing congressional appropriations, this brings the total funding for fiscal year 2025 to $1.38 billion, a 48% increase over the previous year. “This additional funding is nothing short of a godsend for HBCUs,” said Lodriguez V. Murray, UNCF’s senior vice president for public policy and government affairs. “We are grateful to have worked with the Trump Administration, Secretary

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