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    Mike Pence Joins George Mason University’s Schar School as Distinguished Professor

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    Madeleine Jackson
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    Mike Pence via Gage Skidmore Flickr

    Former Vice President Mike Pence, a longtime champion of conservative principles and constitutional government, is taking on a new role in public service—this time in the classroom. Beginning in the spring semester, Pence will serve as a Distinguished Professor of Practice at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government in northern Virginia.

    The university announced that Pence will teach undergraduate courses and host public-facing seminars, offering students direct insight from someone who has been at the highest levels of government. He will also participate in mentorship programs and moderated discussions with students pursuing careers in political science, law, and public administration.

    A Voice of Conservative Principles and Constitutional Fidelity

    Schar School Dean Mark Rozell praised Pence’s commitment to principle, noting that the former vice president brings a “disciplined approach to communication and a deeply rooted conservative philosophy” that will enrich discussions on federalism, the separation of powers, and the role of values in public life.

    In his statement, Pence underscored his passion for preparing the next generation of leaders, saying:

    “Throughout my years of public service, I have seen firsthand the importance of principled leadership and fidelity to the Constitution in shaping the future of our nation. I look forward to sharing these lessons with the next generation of American leaders and learning from the remarkable students and faculty of George Mason University.”

    From Congress to the White House—and Beyond

    Before serving as vice president under President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2021, Pence represented Indiana in Congress and later served as Governor of Indiana, where he advanced pro-growth economic policies and defended conservative values. As vice president, Pence was widely respected for his loyalty, discipline, and steady leadership throughout the administration’s first term.

    Despite intense pressure on January 6, 2021, Pence upheld his constitutional duty to oversee the certification of the Electoral College vote—a decision rooted in his firm belief in the rule of law and the limits of executive power. Although this choice drew criticism from some, it underscored his unwavering commitment to the Constitution.

    Continuing to Shape the Conservative Conversation

    In 2023, Pence briefly sought the Republican nomination for president, offering voters a vision rooted in traditional conservatism and warning against the growing influence of populism within the party. Though his campaign ended early, it reflected his enduring belief in limited government, personal responsibility, and strong national defense.

    Now 66, Pence’s next chapter allows him to invest his decades of experience in America’s future leaders—encouraging them to lead with principle, conviction, and respect for our founding ideals.

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    Lawmakers Swiftly Denied While Attempting To Access Dept. Of Education

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    Madeleine Jackson
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    Image via Gage Skidmore Flickr

    Thirty House Democrats on Friday morning attempted to enter the Department of Education building in Washington, D.C., to meet with acting Education Secretary Denise L. Carter, but they were stopped by security.

    A man who said he was a federal employee did not make it clear why the lawmakers had not been allowed into the building.

    Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) asked the man whether he was doing so of his own volition or had been ordered to block the door, to which the man responded that he was doing his job. 

    Fox News reports:

    As they surrounded the man in front of the door, lawmakers repeatedly insisted that they had the right to enter the building and slammed the Trump administration over a “lack of transparency.”

    President Donald Trump and Republicans have advocated for shutting down the Department of Education, saying that the states are better equipped to handle education. Trump on Tuesday said that if Linda McMahon, his pick for education secretary, is confirmed, she should work to “put herself out of a job.”

    Ninety-six members of Congress, led by Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) wrote a letter to Carter requesting a meeting. The department acknowledged receipt of the letter but did not set up a meeting.

    An aide made it inside the building and explained to security that lawmakers were there. Members then tried to go inside the building, and at that point, the doors were locked, Fox News is told.

    Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who served in Trump’s first administration, slammed the department and called for a revamp in an opinion piece.

    “A complete reset begins with ending the failed experiment resident in the Department of Education. The bureaucrats have focused on mandating DEI, when students needed the focus to be on ABC and 123,” DeVos wrote. “President Trump and Congress should take their corrosive power away and instead block grant all necessary education funding directly to the states.”

    “This reset must also ensure that no child in America is trapped in a failing school,” DeVos added.

    Elon Musk, whose Department of Government Efficiency is expected to recommend major spending cuts, became the subject of Democrats’ ire as lawmakers protested against him on Capitol Hill this past Tuesday.

    In response to lawmakers’ fears, Trump said that Musk “can’t do and won’t do anything without our approval.”

    Professor Placed On Leave After Flipping Out On College Republicans: Watch

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    Madeleine Jackson
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    Donald Trump via Gage Skidmore Flickr

    A jaw-dropping display…

    The chair of the English Department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly flipping the College Republicans’ table on campus Tuesday morning.

    UW-Eau Claire Interim Provost Michael Carney confirmed the incident with Fox News.

    “I am deeply concerned that our students’ peaceful effort to share information on campus on election day was disrupted,” Carney said in a statement. “UW-Eau Claire strongly supports every person’s right to free speech and free expression, and the university remains committed to ensuring that campus is a place where a wide variety of opinions and beliefs can be shared and celebrated.”

    He added that “civil dialogue is a critical part of the university experience, and peaceful engagement is fundamental to learning itself.”

    “We are working with the Universities of Wisconsin and the Office of General Counsel, which is conducting a comprehensive investigation of this matter. The faculty member involved has been placed on administrative leave pending that investigation,” Carney said.

    The UW-Eau Claire College Republicans identified the faculty member on Instagram as English Department Chair José Felipe Alvergue.

    Tatiana Bobrowicz, UW-Eau Claire College Republicans chair, said in a video posted to the chapter’s Instagram page that she had just finished setting up a table on Election Day.

    “A professor came up and flipped our table in a violent attack towards us. This is unacceptable,” Bobrowicz said in a statement posted to the UW-Eau Claire College Republicans Instagram account on Tuesday. “The university has since confirmed that this attacker was the chair of the university’s English Department. Once again, this type of violent attack will not be tolerated.”

    UW director of media relations Mark Pitsch told Fox News in a statement that university staff “appreciate that UW-Eau Claire has taken swift action, and we will be working with them to conduct the investigation.”

    Trump To Sign Executive Order Shuttering Dept. Of Education

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    Madeleine Jackson
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    President Donald Trump signs Executive Orders, Monday, February 10, 2025, in the Oval Office. (Official White House photo by Abe McNatt)

    President Donald Trump is moving forward with plans to close the Department of Education.

    Trump is expected to sign an executive order following through on a campaign promise to disband the department, claiming on the campaign trail that the department was full of “radicals, zealots and Marxists.”

    A White House fact sheet states that the move will “turn over education to families instead of bureaucracies. Trump and proponents of eliminating the department have long said the agency has failed American students. 

    “NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) scores reveal a national crisis — our children are falling behind,” Harrison Fields, the White House principal deputy press secretary, told Fox News. “Over the past four years, Democrats have allowed millions of illegal minors into the country, straining school resources and diverting focus from American students.”

    “Coupled with the rise of anti-American CRT and DEI indoctrination, this is harming our most vulnerable,” he added. “President Trump’s executive order to expand educational opportunities will empower parents, states, and communities to take control and improve outcomes for all students.”

    The directive comes after the Senate voted to confirm Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to lead the agency on March 3. McMahon issued a memo later that day outlining her support for the Trump administration’s plans for the department and that she would oversee a “new era of accountability” in the agency’s final days. 

    “The reality of our education system is stark, and the American people have elected President Trump to make significant changes in Washington,” McMahon said in the March 3 memo. “Our job is to respect the will of the American people and the President they elected, who has tasked us with accomplishing the elimination of bureaucratic bloat here at the Department of Education — a momentous final mission — quickly and responsibly.”

    The American Federation of Teachers issued a statement imploring Congress to oppose the executive order and “to make clear to the president that the federal government, in the face of this order, will not abdicate its responsibility to all children, students and working families, who deserve a future full of promise and possibility, not diminished dreams.”

    The teacher’s union pointed to an NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll conducted in February that found more than 60% of Americans “strongly oppose” eradicating the agency. 

    “The Department of Education, and the laws it is supposed to execute, has one major purpose: to level the playing field and fill opportunity gaps to help every child in America succeed,” the American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten said in a March 5 statement. “Trying to abolish it — which, by the way, only Congress can do — sends a message that the president doesn’t care about opportunity for all kids. Maybe he cares about it for his own kids or his friends’ kids or his donors’ kids — but not all kids.”

    This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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