Politics
Cornell University Under Scrutiny
Cornell University is facing intense scrutiny over its handling of a rape investigation. The university is under pressure from politicians, activists, and the public to provide more transparency.
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The Hill
Cornell University is facing angry calls from politicians, activists and the general public demanding more transparency over how it handled the investigation into a former student's alleged gang rape. Cornell is under a microscope after a lawsuit was filed in September alleging the 20-year-old stu
2026-10-02 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump’s appearances with Chinese President Xi Jinping, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and leaders from Silicon Valley risk turning off his political base just as Republicans are seeking to turbocharge turnout ahead of the midterms, say GOP strategists. The president has always lov
2026-10-02 10:00 UTC
The Hill
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2026-10-02 10:00 UTC