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Controversial Firing at Texas A&M: Professor Disputes Termination, DOJ Investigates Amid Political Pressure

Controversial Firing at Texas A&M: Professor Disputes Termination, DOJ Investigates Amid Political Pressure

Controversial Firing at Texas A&M: Professor Disputes Termination, DOJ Investigates Amid Political Pressure Texas A&M University is embroiled in a rapidly unfolding controversy following the termination of Professor Melissa McCoul, who was fired Tuesday after a viral video showed her clashing with a student over gender-identity content in her class. McCoul, through her attorney, is vehemently disputing the university’s stated reasons for her termination and is actively exploring legal options. According to her attorney, Amanda Reichek, Texas A&M cited McCoul’s…

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Senate Debates Bill Threatening Pell Grant Access for Hundreds of Thousands of Community College Students

Senate Debates Bill Threatening Pell Grant Access for Hundreds of Thousands of Community College Students

Senate Debates Bill Threatening Pell Grant Access for Hundreds of Thousands of Community College Students The financial lifeline for potentially hundreds of thousands of community college students hangs in the balance as the Senate considers the controversial “Big, Beautiful Bill.” This proposed legislation aims to drastically tighten eligibility requirements for federal Pell Grants, a critical source of financial aid for low- to middle-income students. Under the new provisions, students would be mandated to enroll full-time, increasing the required credit hours…

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