September 10, 2025 was a dark day for America. Charlie Kirk, the founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, was assassinated while talking with the audience about free speech in America Comeback Tour at Utah Valley University.

This was the MLK assassination of our era. He was mourned across US and worldwide https://www.reuters.com/pictures/photos-charlie-kirk-mourned-across-us-worldwide-2025-09-12/

More will be learned about the suspect Tyler Robison and any possible assistance he received for the assassination. In the meantime, Erika Kirk, his widow, gave a powerful speech vowing Charlie’s mission will continue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DfvqJEqrI8

As the new school year starts, there are still unresolved demand between UCLA and the Trump Administoration

From San Francisco Chronicle:

‘Stand up for UC’: University system rallies support as Trump demands $1B, freezes grants

This was a historical moment of pushback against woke agenda.

Report from New York Post

Report from The Guardian: UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case

Report from Fox News: Former UPenn swimmer reflects on being teammates with Lia Thomas amid Trump admin victory over university

The agreement puts an end to a months-long dispute between Columbia and the Trump administration over federal funding.

AP: Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education

ABC News: Columbia University to pay $200M in settlement with Trump administration

While ranking dead last in the nationwide free speech rankings, Harvard continued to use “freedom” as the main excuse to oppose Trump Administration’s request. This uncertainty turned international students at Harvard into pawns of political games. We will learn more in the next few days after a judge temporarily blocked Trump admin from revoking enrollment of international students.

From Harvard Crimson:

‘Politically Motivated’: Experts Weigh in on Harvard Decision to Not Report Racial Composition of Early Action Admits

“Still, some observers said that Harvard’s decision not to release demographic data for students admitted early would inhibit the ability to understand the consequences of the Supreme Court’s decision.”