Kentucky coach Mark Pope makes good on promise to help cover fans' gas money for trip to NCAA tournament game

A California school district apologized after a U.S. Border Patrol recruiter was denied entry to a high school career fair, calling it a "misunderstanding." The district stated that appropriate disciplinary action will be taken and welcomed the Border Patrol at future events. The incident prompted Sector Chief Gregory Bovino to question if there are agendas in schools, but he later thanked the district for their apology and expressed interest in continuing their relationship for the...

Republican Representative Elise Stefanik of New York joked about being able to "continue speaking out" after President Trump pulled her nomination for the United Nations ambassador position, citing the need to maintain the GOP's House majority. Stefanik expressed support for Trump's agenda and decision to keep her in Congress, while House Speaker Mike Johnson praised her leadership and patriotism. Democratic Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Stefanik for prioritizing the ambassadorship over healthcare concerns in upstate New...

Dave Sims, the new Yankees radio broadcaster, made his debut with a memorable home run call by Austin Wells, who hit a leadoff homer on Opening Day, marking a historic moment for the team. Sims replaced the retired John Sterling, known for his quirky home run calls, and successfully described the action accurately, a skill that had become a challenge for Sterling in recent years. Despite a different style, Sims' call was well-received by Yankees...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the State Department has revoked over 300 student visas, targeting foreign-born students engaged in activism. Many detained scholars were involved in pro-Palestinian protests, leading to their deportation. This marks a shift in the administration's focus from criminals to students exercising free speech. Deportation proceedings are justified by a Cold War-era provision, giving officials the authority to revoke visas if a student is deemed a threat. Recent arrests include...

Attorney General Pam Bondi directed compliance review investigations into admissions policies at Stanford University and multiple University of California schools, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices following the Supreme Court ruling against DEI discrimination. The Department of Justice is demanding compliance to end illegal discrimination and restore merit-based opportunity, accusing elite colleges of prioritizing racial quotas over equality. Trump administration's actions include slashing grants, filing an emergency Supreme Court appeal, and investigating and...

The Trump administration announced the layoff of 10,000 employees at the Health and Human Services Department, including cuts to the FDA and CDC, reducing staff by 20%. The restructuring aims to centralize functions under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with a new division called the Administration for a Healthy America. Critics, including Senator Patty Murray, express concern about the impact on public health and safety, questioning the ability to respond to biological threats and...