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A group of 13 U.S. federal judges appointed by former President Trump has vowed not to hire law school students and undergraduates from New York City-based Columbia University due to the school’s handling of the anti-Israel protests that ultimately led to an academic hall being occupied. In a letter obtained by Reuters which was addressed to Columbia University President Minouche …

Anti-Israel protests linger across college campuses nationwide nearly three weeks after they first appeared at Columbia University. In the chaotic weeks since April 18, more than 2,600 people have been arrested on 50 campuses. The protesters have said they want their schools to cut all ties with Israel over its war in Gaza. Administrators have shown mixed reactions with some …

One Columbia student is taking matters into her own hands, petitioning the university to hold commencement on campus after it canceled its main ceremony over security concerns. Columbia University senior Dana Krantz, who started the petition, joined “Fox & Friends First” alongside fellow senior Ally Woodward to discuss the importance of holding a university-wide commencement ceremony on campus despite weeks …

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Maine woman who accused school officials of encouraging her teen’s gender expression by providing a chest binder and using a new name and pronouns, without consulting parents. U.S. District Judge Jon Levy acknowledged his decision that a mother such as Amber Lavigne “might expect school officials to keep her informed about …

Adrian College President Jeffrey Docking told Fox News Digital why he defended selecting activist and former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines as a commencement speaker amid backlash from both alumni and students. “I think that higher-ed leaders need to hold strong right now and not cave in to people that want to crush free inquiry,” Docking told Fox News …

For the sixth year in a row, the National Education Association (NEA) faces a mass exodus of members. But the blame doesn’t lie with a shrinking student population or loss of funding, as NEA president Becky Pringle would have you believe. The NEA’s blatant prioritization of a radical political agenda at the expense of member representation is the true culprit, …

Washington Democrats have long used large federal spending and welfare programs to their political benefit. Until now, however, there have been few chapters in American history that could measure up to President Joe Biden’s brazen attempts to buy good will by unilaterally canceling student loan debt. It is without historical precedent. Just weeks ago, the president unveiled new executive actions …

University of Florida President Ben Sasse spoke out against the ongoing anti-Israel protests erupting across college campuses all over the country. Thousands have been arrested this graduation season due to ongoing anti-Israel protests and encampments, some of which have canceled commencement ceremonies altogether. On CNN’s “State of the Union,” Sasse said, “We have time, place and manner restrictions, and you …

The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) was slammed for its “radical” demands after it was revealed it is seeking an extra $50 billion in contract negotiations to pay for salary increases, migrant resources, fully-funded abortions and LGBTQ-related materials in the classroom. Illinois Policy Institute Director Mailee Smith reacted to the requests during “Fox & Friends,” accusing the CTU of acting on …

Melinda Roth, a professor at George Washington University Law School, called out anti-Israel students and protesters for spreading “hate” on campus. “Instead of hanging out in your nice brand new paid from unknown sources green and white tents, why not send them to those displaced in Gaza who really need them?” Roth asked students in a public Facebook post. “After …