Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced his resignation Thursday, citing the ongoing federal funding freeze initiated by the Trump administration as a significant challenge. This departure follows a pattern of resignations among university leaders facing criticism and disputes with the federal government, which froze $790 million in funding, demanding changes to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and responding to protests. The university said it had fully cooperated with investigations, and Schill stated he would work with the Board of Trustees to restore the funding for critical research. While the university has updated policies to curb antisemitism, and his resignation comes amid legal battles and other university leadership changes, an interim president has not yet been named.
Read More
Giorgio Armani, the renowned Italian fashion designer and founder of the Armani Group, has died at the age of 91. His company announced his passing, noting that he was surrounded by loved ones. Armani, who launched his fashion house in 1975 and was known for dressing the stars, was a leading figure in the industry until his death. A private funeral will be held, but a funeral chamber will be open for public condolences.
Read More
In August, U.S. private sector hiring saw a smaller-than-expected increase, with only 54,000 jobs added, a significant drop from the previous month. This slowdown was attributed to factors such as consumer worries, labor shortages, and AI-related disruptions, particularly impacting trade, transportation, utilities, and education/health services. The leisure and hospitality industry showed gains, but overall, the ADP report contributes to an already concerning labor market picture, further evidenced by rising jobless claims and a decline in job openings. Consequently, market observers are now more convinced that the Federal Reserve will cut rates at its upcoming meeting.
Read More
Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn announced he would no longer participate in briefings about jail deaths called by County Commissioner Alisa Simmons, citing the commissioner’s “hostile and unprofessional” treatment of county staff. Waybourn’s decision came after multiple missed briefings and followed public criticism of his handling of over 70 in-custody deaths since 2017, including cases that have led to lawsuits and criminal charges. The sheriff’s office maintains it already releases information via press releases and public records requests, while Commissioner Simmons argued the briefings are for the public and that the sheriff should be present to answer questions. Recent events such as the starvation and dehydration death of Kimberly Phillips and the suicide of Charles Stephen Johnson, have fueled the call for more action.
Read More
A U.S. judge is holding a hearing to determine whether to approve a deal between the Justice Department and Boeing, allowing the planemaker to avoid prosecution for a criminal fraud charge related to two fatal 737 Max crashes. Family members of the 346 victims are objecting to the agreement, which would release Boeing from oversight by an independent monitor, deeming it insufficient. The initial plea deal was rejected, and the new non-prosecution agreement includes additional financial compensation to victims’ families. Boeing maintains the executive branch has the sole authority to decide on prosecution and has asked the judge to dismiss the objections.
Read More
The Navy has reinstated Rep. Ronny Jackson’s retired rank of rear admiral, reversing a 2022 demotion following an investigation into his behavior while serving as the top White House physician. The demotion stemmed from findings of inappropriate comments, alcohol policy violations, and concerns about his use of prescription medication. The decision to restore Jackson’s rank, confirmed by the Navy Secretary, aligns with a trend of the Pentagon showing preference to those seen as loyal supporters. This decision follows the announcement that Ashli Babbitt will receive military funeral honors while those seen as disloyal are being punished.
Read More
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Saskatchewan RCMP arrested 16 adults, including cult leader Romana Didulo, in Richmound following a firearms investigation. The investigation began on August 25th after a report of a firearm at the location, which was a decommissioned school where Didulo and her followers had resided for two years. A search warrant was executed at around 4:30 a.m. CST, capturing Didulo’s arrest in a livestream video. Although no charges had been laid at the time of the news conference, authorities were still searching the building and interviewing those arrested.
Read More
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized the deployment of up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, prompted by the Trump administration’s increased focus on immigration enforcement and a substantial backlog of approximately 3.5 million cases. The military will begin sending groups of 150 attorneys, both military and civilian, “as soon as practicable.” The move aims to address the strain on immigration courts, compounded by the departure of numerous immigration judges, with the Pentagon’s executive secretary sending the request to his DOJ counterpart. Critics, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association, express concerns regarding the lack of specialized immigration law expertise among the temporary judges and its potential impact on due process, questioning the decision to send in lawyers from the military rather than hiring additional judges.
Read More
Newsmax has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox News, alleging anti-competitive behavior that has stifled its growth. The suit claims Fox coerces distributors through “exclusionary and restrictive agreements” and uses “intimidation tactics,” harming Newsmax’s ability to gain viewers and advertising revenue. Newsmax is seeking a permanent injunction against Fox’s practices and triple damages, claiming significant financial harm. Fox News has responded, denying the allegations and attributing Newsmax’s struggles to “competitive failures.”
Read More
The Idaho Attorney General’s Office has decided not to file criminal charges against four Pocatello police officers involved in the shooting of 17-year-old Victor Perez, who had developmental disabilities. The officers fired 14 shots, resulting in Perez’s death a week later, a decision that was made after an investigation into the incident. Deputy Attorney General Jeff Nye stated that the state could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the use of deadly force was unjustified, focusing solely on the officers’ perceptions at the time. This decision was made despite the tragic nature of the event and the community’s calls for accountability.
Read More
John Q. Hosedrinker