A federal judge sided with local Washington, D.C., officials by ruling that the Trump administration‘s deployment of the National Guard to the district is unlawful, marking the latest legal setback for the president’s use of troops domestically. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, blocked the deployment of the National
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Several universities are issuing warnings to international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump retakes the presidency over concerns about travel restrictions.
During his first term, Trump enacted various restrictions and travel bans to countries that were deemed threats to the United States, including Libya, Iran, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, North Korea, and Venezuela. Several schools, such as Northeastern University, have warned foreign students to arrive back on campus prior to Trump’s swearing-in on Jan. 20 to avoid being prevented from returning.
“We are encouraging members of the Northeastern community to be proactive with international travel plans during the upcoming months,” the school said.
“To minimize potential disruption to your studies, work, or research, we strongly recommend returning to the U.S. no later than January 6, 2025, the start of Northeastern’s Winter/Spring academic term. This will allow you to be present on campus before possible restrictions take effect,” the November announcement continued.
Other schools that have issued similar warnings include Harvard, Cornell, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Massachusetts.
“Assess your travel plans over the Winter Break,” the MIT message said. “As mentioned, the new administration will be sworn in on January 20, 2025, and new Executive Orders that may impact travel and visa processing may be implemented on or after that date.”
Most universities are currently in their winter recess until the first few weeks of January, just before the new administration takes office. Trump has not made any announcements about impacts to international students since winning the election, but he did say during a 2023 rally that he would reinstate the previous travel ban and also revoke student visas of “radical anti-American and antisemitic foreigners.”
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The universities that have issued messages tend to be more left-liberal institutions and have also insisted that the warnings are precautionary. In the UMass message to students and faculty, the school specifically warns that the advice to return prior to Jan. 20 is “not a requirement or mandate from UMass, nor is it based on any current U.S. government policy or recommendation.”
Trump’s changes to policy can begin shortly after noon on Jan. 20, after he is sworn in. A president will typically sign several executive orders into law shortly after taking office.
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Several universities are issuing warnings to international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump retakes the presidency over concerns about travel restrictions.
During his first term, Trump enacted various restrictions and travel bans to countries that were deemed threats to the United States, including Libya, Iran, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, North Korea, and Venezuela. Several schools, such as Northeastern University, have warned foreign students to arrive back on campus prior to Trump’s swearing-in on Jan. 20 to avoid being prevented from returning.
“We are encouraging members of the Northeastern community to be proactive with international travel plans during the upcoming months,” the school said.
“To minimize potential disruption to your studies, work, or research, we strongly recommend returning to the U.S. no later than January 6, 2025, the start of Northeastern’s Winter/Spring academic term. This will allow you to be present on campus before possible restrictions take effect,” the November announcement continued.
Other schools that have issued similar warnings include Harvard, Cornell, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Massachusetts.
“Assess your travel plans over the Winter Break,” the MIT message said. “As mentioned, the new administration will be sworn in on January 20, 2025, and new Executive Orders that may impact travel and visa processing may be implemented on or after that date.”
Most universities are currently in their winter recess until the first few weeks of January, just before the new administration takes office. Trump has not made any announcements about impacts to international students since winning the election, but he did say during a 2023 rally that he would reinstate the previous travel ban and also revoke student visas of “radical anti-American and antisemitic foreigners.”
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The universities that have issued messages tend to be more left-liberal institutions and have also insisted that the warnings are precautionary. In the UMass message to students and faculty, the school specifically warns that the advice to return prior to Jan. 20 is “not a requirement or mandate from UMass, nor is it based on any current U.S. government policy or recommendation.”
Trump’s changes to policy can begin shortly after noon on Jan. 20, after he is sworn in. A president will typically sign several executive orders into law shortly after taking office.
, Several universities are issuing warnings to international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump retakes the presidency over concerns about travel restrictions. During his first term, Trump enacted various restrictions and travel bans to countries that were deemed threats to the United States, including Libya, Iran, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, North Korea, and Venezuela. Several schools, such as Northeastern University, have warned foreign students to arrive back on campus prior to Trump’s swearing-in on Jan. 20 to avoid being prevented from returning. “We are encouraging members of the Northeastern community to be proactive with international travel plans during the upcoming months,” the school said. “To minimize potential disruption to your studies, work, or research, we strongly recommend returning to the U.S. no later than January 6, 2025, the start of Northeastern’s Winter/Spring academic term. This will allow you to be present on campus before possible restrictions take effect,” the November announcement continued. Other schools that have issued similar warnings include Harvard, Cornell, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Massachusetts. “Assess your travel plans over the Winter Break,” the MIT message said. “As mentioned, the new administration will be sworn in on January 20, 2025, and new Executive Orders that may impact travel and visa processing may be implemented on or after that date.” Most universities are currently in their winter recess until the first few weeks of January, just before the new administration takes office. Trump has not made any announcements about impacts to international students since winning the election, but he did say during a 2023 rally that he would reinstate the previous travel ban and also revoke student visas of “radical anti-American and antisemitic foreigners.” CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER The universities that have issued messages tend to be more left-liberal institutions and have also insisted that the warnings are precautionary. In the UMass message to students and faculty, the school specifically warns that the advice to return prior to Jan. 20 is “not a requirement or mandate from UMass, nor is it based on any current U.S. government policy or recommendation.” Trump’s changes to policy can begin shortly after noon on Jan. 20, after he is sworn in. A president will typically sign several executive orders into law shortly after taking office., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/colleges-travel-warning-trump.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attempted to get in contact with Vice President Kamala Harris‘s campaign for a discussion about a position in her future Cabinet a month after he met with former President Donald Trump about the topic.
The offer from the Kennedy campaign would have been a job in a Harris administration in exchange for him endorsing her, but the Harris team has shown no interest in meeting with Kennedy, according to the Washington Post.
“From the beginning of this campaign, we were saying people should be talking to each other,” Kennedy told the Washington Post on Wednesday. “That is the only way of unifying the country.”
He also said he hopes Harris’s team will change its mind, saying he thinks it could be a boost to her campaign.
“I think it is a strategic mistake for them. That’s my perspective,” Kennedy said. “I think they ought to be looking at every opportunity. I think it is going to be a very close race.”
On Thursday morning, Kennedy pushed back on claims he would endorse Harris in a lengthy post on X. He claimed that “VP Harris’s Democratic Party would be unrecognizable to my father and uncle and I cannot reconcile it with my values.”
VP Harris’s Democratic Party would be unrecognizable to my father and uncle and I cannot reconcile it with my values.
The Democratic Party of RFK and JFK was the party of civil liberties and free speech. VP Harris‘s is the party of censorship, lockdowns, and medical coercion.…
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) August 15, 2024
“I’ve spent years battling government corruption and lies. VP Harris spent years gaslighting Americans about the health of our Commander in Chief. I have no plans to endorse Kamala Harris for President. I do have a plan to defeat her,” Kennedy said in the post.
Trump and Kennedy met in July during the Republican National Convention, in which the independent presidential candidate offered to endorse Trump in exchange for a position in his administration, should the former president win in November. The talks reportedly did not result in any deal between the two presidential candidates.
Kennedy made the pitch that he would be a strong Democratic contender to Trump when President Joe Biden was the presumptive Democratic nominee. As Biden fell in the polls following a disastrous debate in June, Kennedy said he could be a replacement for the president. Kennedy challenged Biden in the Democratic primary before deciding to run as an independent.
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In a five-way matchup featuring Harris, Trump, Kennedy, Green Party candidate Jill Stein, and independent candidate Cornel West, Kennedy is only garnering 5.5%, according to the Real Clear Politics polling average. Earlier this year, when Biden was in the race, Kennedy had multiple polls show him at double digits percentage-wise.
As Kennedy continues his independent bid for the White House, he has run into trouble with ballot access, as he was rejected from the New York ballot earlier this week.
2024-08-15 13:22:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fpresidential%2F3122331%2Frfk-jr-angled-cabinet-post-future-kamala-harris-administration%2F?w=600&h=450, Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attempted to get in contact with Vice President Kamala Harris‘s campaign for a discussion about a position in her future Cabinet a month after he met with former President Donald Trump about the topic. The offer from the Kennedy campaign would have been a job in a Harris,
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attempted to get in contact with Vice President Kamala Harris‘s campaign for a discussion about a position in her future Cabinet a month after he met with former President Donald Trump about the topic.
The offer from the Kennedy campaign would have been a job in a Harris administration in exchange for him endorsing her, but the Harris team has shown no interest in meeting with Kennedy, according to the Washington Post.
“From the beginning of this campaign, we were saying people should be talking to each other,” Kennedy told the Washington Post on Wednesday. “That is the only way of unifying the country.”
He also said he hopes Harris’s team will change its mind, saying he thinks it could be a boost to her campaign.
“I think it is a strategic mistake for them. That’s my perspective,” Kennedy said. “I think they ought to be looking at every opportunity. I think it is going to be a very close race.”
On Thursday morning, Kennedy pushed back on claims he would endorse Harris in a lengthy post on X. He claimed that “VP Harris’s Democratic Party would be unrecognizable to my father and uncle and I cannot reconcile it with my values.”
VP Harris’s Democratic Party would be unrecognizable to my father and uncle and I cannot reconcile it with my values.
The Democratic Party of RFK and JFK was the party of civil liberties and free speech. VP Harris‘s is the party of censorship, lockdowns, and medical coercion.…
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) August 15, 2024
“I’ve spent years battling government corruption and lies. VP Harris spent years gaslighting Americans about the health of our Commander in Chief. I have no plans to endorse Kamala Harris for President. I do have a plan to defeat her,” Kennedy said in the post.
Trump and Kennedy met in July during the Republican National Convention, in which the independent presidential candidate offered to endorse Trump in exchange for a position in his administration, should the former president win in November. The talks reportedly did not result in any deal between the two presidential candidates.
Kennedy made the pitch that he would be a strong Democratic contender to Trump when President Joe Biden was the presumptive Democratic nominee. As Biden fell in the polls following a disastrous debate in June, Kennedy said he could be a replacement for the president. Kennedy challenged Biden in the Democratic primary before deciding to run as an independent.
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In a five-way matchup featuring Harris, Trump, Kennedy, Green Party candidate Jill Stein, and independent candidate Cornel West, Kennedy is only garnering 5.5%, according to the Real Clear Politics polling average. Earlier this year, when Biden was in the race, Kennedy had multiple polls show him at double digits percentage-wise.
As Kennedy continues his independent bid for the White House, he has run into trouble with ballot access, as he was rejected from the New York ballot earlier this week.
, Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attempted to get in contact with Vice President Kamala Harris‘s campaign for a discussion about a position in her future Cabinet a month after he met with former President Donald Trump about the topic. The offer from the Kennedy campaign would have been a job in a Harris administration in exchange for him endorsing her, but the Harris team has shown no interest in meeting with Kennedy, according to the Washington Post. “From the beginning of this campaign, we were saying people should be talking to each other,” Kennedy told the Washington Post on Wednesday. “That is the only way of unifying the country.” He also said he hopes Harris’s team will change its mind, saying he thinks it could be a boost to her campaign. “I think it is a strategic mistake for them. That’s my perspective,” Kennedy said. “I think they ought to be looking at every opportunity. I think it is going to be a very close race.” On Thursday morning, Kennedy pushed back on claims he would endorse Harris in a lengthy post on X. He claimed that “VP Harris’s Democratic Party would be unrecognizable to my father and uncle and I cannot reconcile it with my values.” VP Harris’s Democratic Party would be unrecognizable to my father and uncle and I cannot reconcile it with my values. The Democratic Party of RFK and JFK was the party of civil liberties and free speech. VP Harris‘s is the party of censorship, lockdowns, and medical coercion.…— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) August 15, 2024 “I’ve spent years battling government corruption and lies. VP Harris spent years gaslighting Americans about the health of our Commander in Chief. I have no plans to endorse Kamala Harris for President. I do have a plan to defeat her,” Kennedy said in the post. Trump and Kennedy met in July during the Republican National Convention, in which the independent presidential candidate offered to endorse Trump in exchange for a position in his administration, should the former president win in November. The talks reportedly did not result in any deal between the two presidential candidates. Kennedy made the pitch that he would be a strong Democratic contender to Trump when President Joe Biden was the presumptive Democratic nominee. As Biden fell in the polls following a disastrous debate in June, Kennedy said he could be a replacement for the president. Kennedy challenged Biden in the Democratic primary before deciding to run as an independent. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER In a five-way matchup featuring Harris, Trump, Kennedy, Green Party candidate Jill Stein, and independent candidate Cornel West, Kennedy is only garnering 5.5%, according to the Real Clear Politics polling average. Earlier this year, when Biden was in the race, Kennedy had multiple polls show him at double digits percentage-wise. As Kennedy continues his independent bid for the White House, he has run into trouble with ballot access, as he was rejected from the New York ballot earlier this week., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/rfk-jr-harris-proposed-meeting.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,
The Democratic Party‘s state legislature campaign wing announced Wednesday that it’s adding a special election for a Minnesota state Senate seat to its target list as it aims to maintain the state’s Democratic trifecta.
The Minnesota state Senate seat for the state’s 45th District will be contested in November after former Democratic state Sen. Kelly Morrison resigned from the seat to focus on her bid to replace Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) in Congress. The race for Morrison’s former seat will be the only state Senate seat contested this year, but it will decide control of the chamber — which Democrats flipped in 2022.
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is already working to defend the Democratic majority in the state House. However, it announced Wednesday that it would also be prioritizing keeping control of the state Senate.
“Defending the Democratic trifecta in Minnesota is a top priority for the DLCC this cycle, and this special Senate election is a must-win to ensure Democrats can continue building a brighter future for the state,” DLCC President Heather Williams said in a statement.
The DLCC is boosting former Democratic state Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart, who is running to succeed Morrison, as a “spotlight candidate” over her Republican opponent Kathleen Fowke.
The state Senate seat for the 45th District was won by Morrison 56.27%-43.67%, with roughly 6,000 votes separating the two.
While Republicans have not yet targeted the lone state Senate seat up in November, the GOP’s state legislative campaign wing has said it is targeting the state House as an opportunity to flip.
The Republican State Leadership Committee announced earlier this summer that it would pour another $38 million into the battles to flip and hold state legislatures, including in its bid to flip the Minnesota House.
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The RSLC has also taken aim at another part of the Democratic trifecta in Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN). Walz was selected to be Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate earlier this month, and the RSLC said Harris’s “push for a radical agenda has become even more evident” with her selection of Walz.
Voters in the North Star State will decide control of both the state Senate and House on Nov. 5, in addition to Congressional and presidential races.
2024-08-14 18:17:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fstate%2F3121252%2Fdemocrats-intent-keeping-minnesota-trifecta-adding-state-senate-seat-target%2F?w=600&h=450, The Democratic Party‘s state legislature campaign wing announced Wednesday that it’s adding a special election for a Minnesota state Senate seat to its target list as it aims to maintain the state’s Democratic trifecta. The Minnesota state Senate seat for the state’s 45th District will be contested in November after former Democratic state Sen. Kelly,
The Democratic Party‘s state legislature campaign wing announced Wednesday that it’s adding a special election for a Minnesota state Senate seat to its target list as it aims to maintain the state’s Democratic trifecta.
The Minnesota state Senate seat for the state’s 45th District will be contested in November after former Democratic state Sen. Kelly Morrison resigned from the seat to focus on her bid to replace Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) in Congress. The race for Morrison’s former seat will be the only state Senate seat contested this year, but it will decide control of the chamber — which Democrats flipped in 2022.
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is already working to defend the Democratic majority in the state House. However, it announced Wednesday that it would also be prioritizing keeping control of the state Senate.
“Defending the Democratic trifecta in Minnesota is a top priority for the DLCC this cycle, and this special Senate election is a must-win to ensure Democrats can continue building a brighter future for the state,” DLCC President Heather Williams said in a statement.
The DLCC is boosting former Democratic state Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart, who is running to succeed Morrison, as a “spotlight candidate” over her Republican opponent Kathleen Fowke.
The state Senate seat for the 45th District was won by Morrison 56.27%-43.67%, with roughly 6,000 votes separating the two.
While Republicans have not yet targeted the lone state Senate seat up in November, the GOP’s state legislative campaign wing has said it is targeting the state House as an opportunity to flip.
The Republican State Leadership Committee announced earlier this summer that it would pour another $38 million into the battles to flip and hold state legislatures, including in its bid to flip the Minnesota House.
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The RSLC has also taken aim at another part of the Democratic trifecta in Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN). Walz was selected to be Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate earlier this month, and the RSLC said Harris’s “push for a radical agenda has become even more evident” with her selection of Walz.
Voters in the North Star State will decide control of both the state Senate and House on Nov. 5, in addition to Congressional and presidential races.
, The Democratic Party‘s state legislature campaign wing announced Wednesday that it’s adding a special election for a Minnesota state Senate seat to its target list as it aims to maintain the state’s Democratic trifecta. The Minnesota state Senate seat for the state’s 45th District will be contested in November after former Democratic state Sen. Kelly Morrison resigned from the seat to focus on her bid to replace Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) in Congress. The race for Morrison’s former seat will be the only state Senate seat contested this year, but it will decide control of the chamber — which Democrats flipped in 2022. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is already working to defend the Democratic majority in the state House. However, it announced Wednesday that it would also be prioritizing keeping control of the state Senate. “Defending the Democratic trifecta in Minnesota is a top priority for the DLCC this cycle, and this special Senate election is a must-win to ensure Democrats can continue building a brighter future for the state,” DLCC President Heather Williams said in a statement. The DLCC is boosting former Democratic state Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart, who is running to succeed Morrison, as a “spotlight candidate” over her Republican opponent Kathleen Fowke. The state Senate seat for the 45th District was won by Morrison 56.27%-43.67%, with roughly 6,000 votes separating the two. While Republicans have not yet targeted the lone state Senate seat up in November, the GOP’s state legislative campaign wing has said it is targeting the state House as an opportunity to flip. The Republican State Leadership Committee announced earlier this summer that it would pour another $38 million into the battles to flip and hold state legislatures, including in its bid to flip the Minnesota House. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER The RSLC has also taken aim at another part of the Democratic trifecta in Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN). Walz was selected to be Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate earlier this month, and the RSLC said Harris’s “push for a radical agenda has become even more evident” with her selection of Walz. Voters in the North Star State will decide control of both the state Senate and House on Nov. 5, in addition to Congressional and presidential races., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/demcoratic-party-minnesota-state-senate.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is calling on school districts in the Golden State to ban the use of cellphones in class as he works to push the legislature to enact the policy statewide.
Newsom sent a letter on Tuesday to all school districts in California calling for them to adopt the policy, noting that current law enables them to take this action as students return to class within the next month.
“As I work with the Legislature to further limit student smartphone use on campus, there is no reason for schools to wait. In 2019, I signed AB 272 (Muratsuchi) into law, which grants school districts the authority to regulate the use of smartphones during school hours,” Newsom wrote.
“This legislation was a crucial step in our efforts to minimize distractions and foster a more conducive environment for our students to learn,” he added. “It is imperative that school districts take full advantage of this law to address the growing concerns surrounding student well-being and academic performance.”
The California governor noted actions taken by the Los Angeles Unified School District to ban the use of cellphones during class beginning in January 2025, along with other schools and districts, but he urged “every school district to act now to restrict smartphone use on campus as we begin the new academic year.”
“Every classroom should be a place of focus, learning, and growth,” Newsom wrote. “Working together, educators, administrators, and parents can create an environment where students are fully engaged in their education, free from the distractions on the phones and pressures of social media.”
The plea comes months after Newsom announced he would work with the state legislature to limit cellphone usage in schools. He has cited data from the Pew Research Center that shows 72% of high school teachers found cellphone distractions a major problem, along with the surgeon general’s warning on the matter.
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Several other states have taken the lead in banning cellphones in schools, including Florida and Indiana. The Florida bill was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in May 2023.
Another state looking to restrict cellphone usage by students in school is Virginia, where Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) issued an executive order last month that would ban cellphones from classrooms but leave specific policies to school districts.
2024-08-13 17:47:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolicy%2Feducation%2F3119773%2Fnewsom-pushes-school-districts-ban-cellphones-schools-legislation-pends%2F?w=600&h=450, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is calling on school districts in the Golden State to ban the use of cellphones in class as he works to push the legislature to enact the policy statewide. Newsom sent a letter on Tuesday to all school districts in California calling for them to adopt the policy, noting that current,
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is calling on school districts in the Golden State to ban the use of cellphones in class as he works to push the legislature to enact the policy statewide.
Newsom sent a letter on Tuesday to all school districts in California calling for them to adopt the policy, noting that current law enables them to take this action as students return to class within the next month.
“As I work with the Legislature to further limit student smartphone use on campus, there is no reason for schools to wait. In 2019, I signed AB 272 (Muratsuchi) into law, which grants school districts the authority to regulate the use of smartphones during school hours,” Newsom wrote.
“This legislation was a crucial step in our efforts to minimize distractions and foster a more conducive environment for our students to learn,” he added. “It is imperative that school districts take full advantage of this law to address the growing concerns surrounding student well-being and academic performance.”
The California governor noted actions taken by the Los Angeles Unified School District to ban the use of cellphones during class beginning in January 2025, along with other schools and districts, but he urged “every school district to act now to restrict smartphone use on campus as we begin the new academic year.”
“Every classroom should be a place of focus, learning, and growth,” Newsom wrote. “Working together, educators, administrators, and parents can create an environment where students are fully engaged in their education, free from the distractions on the phones and pressures of social media.”
The plea comes months after Newsom announced he would work with the state legislature to limit cellphone usage in schools. He has cited data from the Pew Research Center that shows 72% of high school teachers found cellphone distractions a major problem, along with the surgeon general’s warning on the matter.
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Several other states have taken the lead in banning cellphones in schools, including Florida and Indiana. The Florida bill was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in May 2023.
Another state looking to restrict cellphone usage by students in school is Virginia, where Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) issued an executive order last month that would ban cellphones from classrooms but leave specific policies to school districts.
, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is calling on school districts in the Golden State to ban the use of cellphones in class as he works to push the legislature to enact the policy statewide. Newsom sent a letter on Tuesday to all school districts in California calling for them to adopt the policy, noting that current law enables them to take this action as students return to class within the next month. “As I work with the Legislature to further limit student smartphone use on campus, there is no reason for schools to wait. In 2019, I signed AB 272 (Muratsuchi) into law, which grants school districts the authority to regulate the use of smartphones during school hours,” Newsom wrote. “This legislation was a crucial step in our efforts to minimize distractions and foster a more conducive environment for our students to learn,” he added. “It is imperative that school districts take full advantage of this law to address the growing concerns surrounding student well-being and academic performance.” The California governor noted actions taken by the Los Angeles Unified School District to ban the use of cellphones during class beginning in January 2025, along with other schools and districts, but he urged “every school district to act now to restrict smartphone use on campus as we begin the new academic year.” “Every classroom should be a place of focus, learning, and growth,” Newsom wrote. “Working together, educators, administrators, and parents can create an environment where students are fully engaged in their education, free from the distractions on the phones and pressures of social media.” The plea comes months after Newsom announced he would work with the state legislature to limit cellphone usage in schools. He has cited data from the Pew Research Center that shows 72% of high school teachers found cellphone distractions a major problem, along with the surgeon general’s warning on the matter. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Several other states have taken the lead in banning cellphones in schools, including Florida and Indiana. The Florida bill was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in May 2023. Another state looking to restrict cellphone usage by students in school is Virginia, where Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) issued an executive order last month that would ban cellphones from classrooms but leave specific policies to school districts., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/newsom-California-phone-ban-schools.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is holding a press briefing as President Joe Biden returns to the White House after spending time in Delaware.
The press briefing is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EDT.
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Biden is expected to speak at next week’s Democratic National Convention, which will happen one month after he dropped out of the presidential race.
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White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is holding a press briefing as President Joe Biden returns to the White House after spending time in Delaware.
The press briefing is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EDT.
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Biden is expected to speak at next week’s Democratic National Convention, which will happen one month after he dropped out of the presidential race.
, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is holding a press briefing as President Joe Biden returns to the White House after spending time in Delaware. The press briefing is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EDT. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Biden is expected to speak at next week’s Democratic National Convention, which will happen one month after he dropped out of the presidential race., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/white-house-press-briefing-aug-12.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,
The Major Cities Chiefs Association released a report last week showing violent crime in most major cities has dropped overall year to year, even as crime remains a top concern.
The report, compiling crime statistics from the police departments of 69 major counties and cities from Jan. 1 through June 30, showed a roughly 6% drop in violent crime. The report examined statistics for homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Homicide is down roughly 17% year to year, while rape is down roughly 10%, robbery is down 6%, and aggravated assault is down roughly 5% during that same time period.
The report did not include data from the New York City Police Department, and data from the San Jose Police Department were only from January through May.
While recorded crimes are down overall, it is unknown if the drop is due to fewer crimes being reported or fewer crimes being committed. A January 2024 survey from Pew Research showed that 58% say that crime should be a top priority for Congress and the president to solve, up from 47% in 2021.
In Washington, D.C., crime levels surged in 2023 but appear to be cooling off. The report showed that three of the four categories of violent crime saw decreases through the first six months of the year, with the exception of rape, which was up nearly 7%. Crime statistics posted by the Metropolitan Police Department through Aug. 9 now show all four categories with a decrease year to year, for an overall decrease in violent crime of 35%.
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President Joe Biden celebrated the report in a statement over the weekend, arguing that “Americans are safer today than when Vice President [Kamala] Harris and I took office.”
While crime statistics are down year over year, the Major Cities Chiefs Association did note that many figures are above pre-pandemic levels. The group said homicides are still up nearly 4% and that aggravated assaults are up more than 16%.
2024-08-12 12:50:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2F3118008%2Fviolent-crime-dropped-compared-2023-major-cities%2F?w=600&h=450, The Major Cities Chiefs Association released a report last week showing violent crime in most major cities has dropped overall year to year, even as crime remains a top concern. The report, compiling crime statistics from the police departments of 69 major counties and cities from Jan. 1 through June 30, showed a roughly 6%,
The Major Cities Chiefs Association released a report last week showing violent crime in most major cities has dropped overall year to year, even as crime remains a top concern.
The report, compiling crime statistics from the police departments of 69 major counties and cities from Jan. 1 through June 30, showed a roughly 6% drop in violent crime. The report examined statistics for homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Homicide is down roughly 17% year to year, while rape is down roughly 10%, robbery is down 6%, and aggravated assault is down roughly 5% during that same time period.
The report did not include data from the New York City Police Department, and data from the San Jose Police Department were only from January through May.
While recorded crimes are down overall, it is unknown if the drop is due to fewer crimes being reported or fewer crimes being committed. A January 2024 survey from Pew Research showed that 58% say that crime should be a top priority for Congress and the president to solve, up from 47% in 2021.
In Washington, D.C., crime levels surged in 2023 but appear to be cooling off. The report showed that three of the four categories of violent crime saw decreases through the first six months of the year, with the exception of rape, which was up nearly 7%. Crime statistics posted by the Metropolitan Police Department through Aug. 9 now show all four categories with a decrease year to year, for an overall decrease in violent crime of 35%.
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President Joe Biden celebrated the report in a statement over the weekend, arguing that “Americans are safer today than when Vice President [Kamala] Harris and I took office.”
While crime statistics are down year over year, the Major Cities Chiefs Association did note that many figures are above pre-pandemic levels. The group said homicides are still up nearly 4% and that aggravated assaults are up more than 16%.
, The Major Cities Chiefs Association released a report last week showing violent crime in most major cities has dropped overall year to year, even as crime remains a top concern. The report, compiling crime statistics from the police departments of 69 major counties and cities from Jan. 1 through June 30, showed a roughly 6% drop in violent crime. The report examined statistics for homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Homicide is down roughly 17% year to year, while rape is down roughly 10%, robbery is down 6%, and aggravated assault is down roughly 5% during that same time period. The report did not include data from the New York City Police Department, and data from the San Jose Police Department were only from January through May. While recorded crimes are down overall, it is unknown if the drop is due to fewer crimes being reported or fewer crimes being committed. A January 2024 survey from Pew Research showed that 58% say that crime should be a top priority for Congress and the president to solve, up from 47% in 2021. In Washington, D.C., crime levels surged in 2023 but appear to be cooling off. The report showed that three of the four categories of violent crime saw decreases through the first six months of the year, with the exception of rape, which was up nearly 7%. Crime statistics posted by the Metropolitan Police Department through Aug. 9 now show all four categories with a decrease year to year, for an overall decrease in violent crime of 35%. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER President Joe Biden celebrated the report in a statement over the weekend, arguing that “Americans are safer today than when Vice President [Kamala] Harris and I took office.” While crime statistics are down year over year, the Major Cities Chiefs Association did note that many figures are above pre-pandemic levels. The group said homicides are still up nearly 4% and that aggravated assaults are up more than 16%., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/dc-police-car.jpg.optimal.jpg, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,
