Day: March 11, 2025

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. students haven’t recovered, and it’s widening inequality in our country. Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter at The New York Times who focuses on K-12 schools, explains in three charts how the pandemic had a lasting impact in the classroom.

Congress has until Friday to avoid a partial government shutdown, and lawmakers are working tirelessly ahead of the looming House vote. With the vote expected to be tight, Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) argues it’s crucial to keep the momentum the Trump administration has set in place. Issa joins the Rundown to discuss the Continuing Resolution, DOGE, and preview the Ukraine talks expected Tuesday. Anti-Israel protests persist on college campuses, as Columbia University and its sister school Barnard face a new wave of student activists. The leader of the student demonstration, Mahmoud Khalil, was arrested by the Department of Homeland Security for leading activities aligned to Hamas, which is a designated terrorist organization. FOX News Contributor and Former Chief Assistant US Attorney Andy McCarthy joins the Rundown to discuss the legal aspects of Khalil’s arrest, the legal fight that will follow, and what he believes needs to be done to ensure safety on college campuses. Later, retired NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro joins to explain how Columbia University emboldened college students to continue their anti-Israel protests. Plus, commentary by a former investment banker and author of ‘You Will Own Nothing,’ Carol Roth. Photo Credit: AP / Noah Lederman
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