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Defense Secretary Under Fire; Immigration Detention Sparks Reform Calls

4/22/2025

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Hegseth's Controversial Leak

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire for sharing sensitive information via the Signal app during a chaotic time at the Pentagon, pointing fingers at "leakers" for the fallout. In a twist, President Trump stands by him. Meanwhile, Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil's heartbreaking absence at his child's birth due to immigration detention underscores the urgent need for reform in ICE policies.

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Brown University Cuts

Brown University is shutting down its Choices Program, citing financial difficulties and looming funding cuts from the Trump administration. The program, which sparked debate over its curriculum on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, was defended by the university for fostering diverse viewpoints. In a related issue, the Pentagon faces criticism for its careless handling of sensitive information, including attack plans in Yemen.

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Hegseth's Controversial Leak

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire for sharing sensitive information via the Signal app during a chaotic time at the Pentagon, pointing fingers at "leakers" for the fallout. In a twist, President Trump stands by him. Meanwhile, Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil's heartbreaking absence at his child's birth due to immigration detention underscores the urgent need for reform in ICE policies.

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