A federal appeals court in Washington D.C. has temporarily reinstated President Donald Trump’s tariffs. 

Russian President Putin asked for a meeting to discuss peace with Ukrainian President Zelensky, and President Trump. However, Zelensky is now calling – again – for US troops on the border with Russia, on the frontline. He is also insisting on NATO membership. It’s hard to believe the US got mixed up with these people. […] The post Ukrainian President Zelensky Wants US Troops on His Frontline appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten revealed on Monday that most Americans agree with the Trump administration’s assessment that higher education needs “a kick in the rear end,” with confidence in colleges plummeting to just 36%. The decline in Americans’ confidence in higher education has been dramatic over the past decade, Enten explained, citing a recent Gallup poll. “You go back a decade ago, 57% of Americans had high confidence in higher education. … That number has plummeted … down to 36%,” Enten explained, speaking with Kate Balduan, adding that 68% of Americans believe higher education is “on the wrong track.” The perception of ideological bias on college campuses is widespread, with Enten revealing that a plurality of Americans agree colleges have a liberal bias, while only a small minority disagree. “So, do colleges have a liberal bias? I think that’s really the question here. What we see in polling after polling after polling is that the plurality say yes. Overall, look at that. 45% of Americans overall agree with the idea that colleges have a liberal bias. Just 24% disagree with that idea.” Among Republicans, the sentiment is even stronger, with “67% of Republicans” agreeing that “colleges have a liberal bias,” reflecting why many conservatives have long criticized academia. Get 40% Off New DailyWire+ Annual Memberships “This is why Donald Trump is so emphatic and so wanting to take on this fight because he knows that Republicans hate universities, hate the administrations, believe they have a liberal bias, and in fact the plurality of Americans overall agree with the idea, agree with Donald Trump, that colleges are in fact a place where bias reigns.” A lot of Americans agree with Trump: higher ed needs a kick in the rear end. Those with high confidence in higher ed has collapsed: 57% in 2015 to 36% now. 68% (!) say higher ed is on the wrong track. Also, a plurality of Americans & the GOP agree: colleges have a liberal bias. pic.twitter.com/JZtup3BoGV — (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) May 29, 2025 According to Enten, it’s no longer much of a question of if there is bias, but rather, “it’s a question of whether or not people agree with Trump’s tactics,” although they “definitely agree with him on the idea that there is a problem with higher ed overall.” These poll results come as Trump has attempted to crack down on universities such as Harvard, which receive billions in federal funding and grants despite rampant DEI initiatives and tolerance of antisemitism on campus. Trump’s tough stance on higher education may already be having an impact internationally. Webpage views for U.S. university courses from potential students abroad have plummeted by 50% between January and April, according to Enten, suggesting foreign students are looking elsewhere for their education.

Sometimes social media can be overwhelming. For influencers with a lot of followers, the constant comments and feedback from others can become too much. They sometimes find themselves needing to take a break. Brittany Aldean, wife of country star Jason Aldean, decided to take a social media hiatus. But per Parade, she popped into her Instagram stories on May 28 to share some news. First, Brittany Aldean posted a message of support for her friends Todd and Julie Chrisley after news of their presidential pardon. “I just couldn’t continue to post normally without saying how excited I am that Todd and Julie are coming home because this has obviously been such a gut-wrenching situation for the family,” she wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BRITTANY ALDEAN (@brittanyaldean) Brittany Aldean Also Shared Some Personal News Brittany Aldean wrote that she’d typically celebrate with her friends by sharing a cocktail, but instead, she’s on a sobriety journey. “I haven’t drank in a few weeks because I’ve been trying to detox all the bad things,” she wrote and added she’s noticed physical and psychological effects of being alcohol-free. She added that alcohol became part of her lifestyle, so she’s swapping it out for something else.  “Since I am a creature of habit at night and just love some wine, I replaced it with other drinks to fill the void,” Brittany wrote. She then shared a quick Instagram video of a day in her life, and fans noticed that she looked different. Some wondered if it was the effects of not drinking, or if Brittany Aldean may have had plastic surgery during her time away from the camera. “Something is different…. did you get work done on your nose?! Beautiful, just looking different,” someone asked. This person agreed writing, “Did you do your makeup differently?? Something looks so different and idk what it is. Beautiful as always but different.” Another person simply pointed out, “You are blessed in every way!” The post Brittany Aldean Breaks Social Media Hiatus To Share Personal Health Update appeared first on InspireMore.

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Decisions, reversals, stays, restraining orders, injunctions, freezes, thaws, and every other kind of ruling flies out of federal courtrooms these days, on everything from tariffs to environmental blocks. It’s every judge for himself as district, appeals, and trade courts serve up radically different decisions like hotcakes. Are we in a true constitutional crisis? We’ll dig into that. Meanwhile, major scandals are developing in the House of Representatives and Senate over former President Joe Biden’s collapse, the Biden White House autopen, and Operation Crossfire Hurricane (better known as the Donald Trump-Russia collusion hoax). Buckle up, boys and girls. This one’s going to be a doozy. Subscribe to “The Tony Kinnett Cast” and never miss an episode. “The Tony Kinnett Cast” is a product of The Daily Signal, produced by Nick Alvarado, Daniel Elmore, Allison Lemons, and Lou Scataglia. The post DEVELOPING: ‘Every Judge for Himself’ and US Courts in Chaos appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday explained why he is allowing University of Michigan President Santa Ono to proceed in the confirmation process to lead the University of Florida, despite Ono’s previous statements that DeSantis admitted make him “cringe.” Ono published an op-ed earlier this month explaining that his ideas on the Left’s ideology—often referred to as “woke”—have changed. He also pointed to concrete actions he took to restrain the ideology while at the University of Michigan. “People have pointed out a lot of statements that he has made that are not exactly what we’re looking for in a state where ‘woke’ goes to die, and I cringe at some of those statements,” DeSantis, a Republican, acknowledged when asked about Ono’s candidacy. “But basically, I think the folks that were involved in the search, after having interviewed him [and] spent time with him, it’s their judgment that he’s really kind of reached the limit on the campus leftism, and he would want to leave Michigan, where that is prevalent, to Florida, where that is frowned upon,” the governor added. DeSantis vowed to remove Ono if he acts on his previous statements. He dismissed the idea that “you could have a ‘woke’ here,” saying, “No, that’s not going to happen.” “If he were to go in and do that, he will lose his job in Florida,” the governor said. “We have expectations about what we want in higher education. We don’t want it to be a fountain of activism or leftist indoctrination. If you go in that direction, then you will not have support to continue.” Governor DeSantis Makes Veto Announcement https://t.co/rfIRDVNil3— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) May 29, 2025 The University of Florida’s Board of Trustees unanimously selected Ono to lead the university on Tuesday. The 17-member Florida Board of Governors, most of whom were appointed by DeSantis, will vote on whether to confirm him next week. What Did Ono Say? Manhattan Institute senior fellow Chris Rufo has highlighted Ono’s previous statements from his time leading the University of British Columbia and the University of Michigan. Rufo compiled clips of Ono expressing support for gender ideology, the narrative of “systemic racism,” “climate justice,” “diversity, equity, and inclusion,” and more. Ono said “equity and inclusion are embedded in all areas of academic life” under his leadership at the University of British Columbia, and he went on to provide advice “to enhance your work with gender-diverse individuals.” The video shows Ono discussing “systemic racism,” declaring a “climate emergency,” claiming that “far too many awards go to men,” and more. He puts “he/him/his” pronouns in his Instagram profile and he recites “land acknowledgments,” which suggest Europeans are illegitimate occupiers of “unceded” territory. Ono’s Op-Ed Ono says these quotes no longer represent his position on these issues. “Like many, I supported what I believed to be the original intent of DEI—ensuring equal opportunity and fairness for every student,” he wrote for Inside Higher Ed. “That’s something on which most everyone agrees. But over time, I saw how DEI became something else—more about ideology, division, and bureaucracy, not student success.” “That’s why, as president of the University of Michigan, I made the decision to eliminate centralized DEI offices and redirect resources toward academic support and merit-based achievement,” he noted. “It wasn’t universally popular, but it was necessary. I stood by it—and I’ll bring that same clarity of purpose to UF.” “Public universities have a responsibility to remain grounded in academic excellence, intellectual diversity, and student achievement,” Ono added. “That means rejecting ideological capture, upholding the rule of law, and creating a culture where rigorous thinking and open dialogue flourish. I share that commitment.” Conservative Criticism Echoing Rufo, many conservatives have condemned Ono, urging the Florida Board of Governors to vote against him. Donald Trump Jr., the son of the president, called Ono a “woke psycho,” declaring him “a perfect fit for a communist school in California.” “Every single member of the Florida Board of Governors should vote against him!!!” Trump added. WTF! Have the decision makers at @UF lost their minds!??? This woke psycho might be a perfect fit for a Communist school in California, but how is he even being considered for this role in Florida? Every single member of the Florida Board of Governors should vote against him!!! https://t.co/31E3WQdMPy— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) May 28, 2025 “They need to go back to the drawing board” on Ono, Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., running to succeed DeSantis as governor, said earlier this month. If confirmed, Ono would replace former Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., who served as the university’s president from November 2023 to July 2024. (Sasse said he resigned in order to care for his ailing wife.) Kent Fuchs, who served as the president from 2015 to 2023, has been serving as interim president since August. The University of Florida declined to comment for this report. The post ‘I Cringe’: DeSantis Explains Why He Stands by University of Florida President Candidate Who Made ‘Woke’ Statements appeared first on The Daily Signal.