Author: Brittany Mays

The Education Department has opened a probe into complaints alleging illegal favoritism toward minorities in medical school admissions at Dartmouth College, East Carolina University, Saint Louis University, Willia The Education Department is investigating allegations that several medical schools gave illegal preference to minority applicants during admissions. The schools named in the complaint list include Dartmouth College, East Carolina University, Saint Louis University, and the fragmentary name “Willia” as originally reported. Federal attention on admissions practices signals a closer look at how race and other factors are weighed in selecting future doctors. This investigation could reshape how institutions defend their selection…

Biden may be out of office, but the so-called journalists who concealed his decline remain employed. For years many in the mainstream press treated President Biden like a protected class, softening or ignoring clear signs of cognitive decline while insisting the public could trust their reassurances. Reporters and editors minimized stumbles, avoided persistent questioning, and often framed concerns as partisan attacks rather than legitimate civic worries. That pattern did a disservice to voters who expect the media to hold power to account instead of shielding it. Now that Biden is out of office, those same newsroom structures and careers have…

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is set to lead his second policy meeting this week, and markets are bracing for whether the central bank will raise interest rates again amid stubborn inflation and a still-tight labor market. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh will convene his second policy meeting this week, and he will have to determine if a rate hike is appropriate. The decision comes as inflation readings remain above target and the job market shows resilience, leaving little room for complacency. Investors and Main Street alike are watching for signs the Fed will prioritize price stability over short-term market…

Senators closed a day of tributes for the late Lindsey Graham by moving forward a sanctions bill he negotiated in the last week of his life, honoring his commitment to national security and his work on the Hill. Lawmakers in both parties paused to remember a colleague and then carried on with the unfinished business he left behind. The chamber advanced a sanctions measure that had been the focus of his final negotiating efforts, signaling respect for his legislative drive. That momentum reflected how his colleagues viewed his work as more than partisan theater. Graham spent his last days pushing…

Justin Ryan Schmidt, a former Austin resident now living in the Cayman Islands, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for tax evasion after renouncing his U.S. citizenship and making false statements about his financial situation. The sentencing marks a clear example of the risks involved when someone tries to escape U.S. tax obligations by changing nationality or residency. Authorities say Schmidt gave false information about his finances after renouncing citizenship, conduct that led to federal charges for evading taxes. The court imposed a 37 month prison term, reflecting the seriousness with which tax crimes and deceptive statements are treated.…

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva publicly praised Argentine President Javier Milei’s austerity measures and reform agenda, saying they have helped restore market confidence. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, has singled out President Javier Milei’s combination of spending cuts and policy changes as the driver behind a rebound in investor trust. Her comments came as markets reacted to a clearer fiscal stance and signs that Argentina is attempting to break with repeated cycles of deficit financing. That endorsement from the IMF matters because it validates a turn toward market discipline in a country that has long…

President Trump quipped at Friday’s redo of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, comparing CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins’ look to Dylan Mulvaney, the mentally ill man cosplaying as a woman, while the Mulvaney-Bud Light controversy that followed his viral posts three years ago is still part of the conversation. The scene was sharp and unmistakable: a president willing to lampoon a network anchor and a public figure tied to a major brand controversy. For many conservatives the line landed as plain common sense humor aimed at a media figure who often plays the role of partisan inquisitor. The moment reopened arguments…

Vice President JD Vance faces mounting doubts inside the Republican coalition as 2028 nears, with strategic choices, public missteps, and internal rivalries testing his viability. With talk of Hamilton and Burnham, Vice President JD Vance seems on the verge of torching his presidential hopes. The line is sharp: invoking heavyweight founders or obscure intellectuals doesn’t translate to votes, and it can alienate the populist energy that helped elevate him. Political theater matters in primary season, and every misstep is amplified. Vance’s rise was tied to bold appeals—straight talk on culture and an emphasis on economic nationalism—yet recent moves give opponents…

President Trump publicly criticized LeBron James following James’s move from the Lakers to the Philadelphia 76ers, framing the debate around loyalty and politics while James insists his decision was about chasing another championship. President Trump responded sharply after LeBron James announced he was leaving the Los Angeles Lakers for the Philadelphia 76ers, saying James was “maybe a racist” in the same breath he praised Michael Jordan as a friend. Trump used the familiar Jordan-versus-LeBron comparison to underline a simple point: personal loyalty matters to him. The exchange came as James confirmed a two-year, $8 million deal with Philadelphia, a major…

A left-leaning podcast leveled shocking, unproven accusations tying First Lady Melania Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, leaning on Lev Parnas and a contentious former model’s claims, and those hosts could face legal trouble given Melania’s past defamation victories. On the I’ve Had It podcast, hosts Angie Sullivan and Jennifer Welch launched into an explicitly anti‑Republican rant before landing on a grave allegation about the first lady. One post summarized their posture this way: “Jennifer Welch says Republicans are ‘pathological liars’ as well as ‘morally inferior and morally depraved human beings’.” From there, the show repeated a claim that Melania had ties…