Cornell faculty declares ‘no confidence’ in school leaders in fallout from alleged gang-rape

Faculty senate passed resolution expressing deep discontent with school’s response to alleged fraternity rape Cornell University’s faculty senate approved a resolution on Friday declaring “no confidence” in the school’s top leaders, a symbolic gesture reflecting deep discontent on campus in the wake of a former student’s lawsuit saying she was gang-raped at a fraternity party … Read more

Stephen Miller named as new White House chief of staff

In a social media post, President Trump announced that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as the White House chief of staff. Miller has served as White House deputy chief of staff for policy and as a homeland security adviser, playing an integral role in the administration’s hard-line immigration and deportation policies.

Houston to limit police cooperation with federal immigration authorities

Mayor said only immigrants that ‘pose a danger’ would be referred to ICE, after Democrats gain control of governor’s seat The mayor of Houston on Friday said the city would limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, heralding “a new model” of immigration enforcement after Democrats won power in Texas for the first time in decades. … Read more

Wiles’ significance as Trump’s longest-serving chief of staff

In a social media post, President Trump announced that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as the White House chief of staff. Miller has served as White House deputy chief of staff for policy and as a homeland security adviser, playing an integral role in the administration’s hard-line immigration and deportation policies.