#McConnell: Senate could pass debt bill as soon as Thursday

#McConnell: Senate could pass debt bill as soon as Thursday

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) says he hopes the Senate will pass legislation to raise the debt limit Thursday or Friday, as conservative Republican senators now say they won’t hold the bill up as long as they get to vote on amendments.  The strong support among House Republicans for the deal negotiated between President…

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#Colleges squirm under anti-diversity, equity and inclusion pressure

#Colleges squirm under anti-diversity, equity and inclusion pressure

Colleges are attempting to find ways to save their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as Republican-led states advance efforts to shut down the programs.  Multiple red states have introduced or passed legislation targeting certain aspects of DEI in universities, from mandatory diversity statements to entire offices, causing confusion and fear for faculty and staff. …

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#Ramaswamy embraces ‘outsider’ label as he takes on Trump

#Ramaswamy embraces ‘outsider’ label as he takes on Trump

Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is casting himself as the true outsider in the Republican presidential field as he seeks to distinguish himself from a number of higher-profile names in his long-shot bid for the White House. Recent national surveys have shown Ramaswamy, who’s built a national brand for himself as an “anti-woke” crusader, polling in…

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