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Oil producer Chevron uses term ‘Gulf of America’ after Trump renaming order
By Sheila Dang
HOUSTON – U.S. oil producer Chevron used the term “Gulf of America” instead of Gulf of Mexico in its fourth-quarter press release on Friday, a sign of corporate America beginning to implement U.S. President Donald Trump’s order to rename the ocean basin.
The name change was part of a flurry of executive orders Trump issued shortly after taking office this month. Google Maps will change the name once it is officially updated in the U.S. Geographic Names System, though it will only be visible in the U.S., Google said on Monday.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that Google was wrong to change the name.
U.S. oil company Hess and UK-based Shell both stuck with the name Gulf of Mexico in their fourth-quarter earnings releases. Exxon Mobil did not mention the gulf in its results materials on Friday.
(Reporting by Sheila Dang in Houston; Editing by Rod Nickel)
Recently, oil producer Chevron made headlines for using the term “Gulf of America” in a press release, following former President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico.The controversial move by Trump to rename the iconic body of water sparked debate and criticism among many, with some arguing that it was a politically motivated decision that erased the historical and cultural significance of the Gulf of Mexico.
Chevron’s decision to use the term “Gulf of America” in their press release has further fueled the debate, with some praising the company for showing support for Trump’s order, while others have criticized them for succumbing to political pressure.
Regardless of where you stand on the issue, it’s clear that the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico has sparked a larger conversation about the power of language and the importance of preserving historical and cultural landmarks. What are your thoughts on this controversial move by Chevron? Let us know in the comments below.
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What voters are saying about Trump’s second term
President Donald Trump made quick work of his first week-plus back in office — ticking off a number of campaign-trail promises, issuing a boatload of pardons (some controversial) and enacting retribution on his political opponents.
So far, the early polling shows Trump starting with more backing from voters — and more wiggle room — than he had going into his first term in the White House. But it remains to be seen how voters will judge his first actions as president.
The former president entered his second term with a better image rating than he had in January 2017. NBC News/Wall Street Journal polling from the days before his first inauguration found just 38% of adults giving him a positive rating, while Fox News found 42% of registered voters viewed him positively at that point.
Now, Fox News’ most recent poll showed Trump with a 50% positive rating among registered voters and a 50% unfavorable rating. A new Wall Street Journal poll found that 47% of registered voters viewed him favorably, while 51% viewed him unfavorably. Both polls were conducted before Trump took office.
Polling is split on Americans’ expectations for Trump. According to CNN polling, 56% of American adults say they expect Trump to be a very good or fairly good president, while 43% expect him to be fairly poor or very poor. (CNN’s preinaugural poll in January 2021 found slightly higher expectations ahead of Joe Biden’s term, while its polling in January 2017 found adults split on their expectations for Trump, with 48% saying they think he’d be very or fairly good and 48% saying he’d be very or fairly poor.)
A preinaugural poll from The New York Times and Ipsos found that 47% of adults are either excited or optimistic about his presidency, while 51% are either pessimistic or worried about his presidency.
Meanwhile, when it comes to some of the key issues Trump has pursued in the earliest days of his second term, the polling shows both opportunity and peril for his presidency.
Polling from CNN and The New York Times showed that the economy is far and away the most important issue on Americans’ minds. But many of the headlines Trump has made so far center around issues like immigration and pardons, particularly his decision to issue a sweeping pardon for those convicted over their conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Americans appear broadly more open to Trump’s efforts on deportations than they do on the Jan. 6-related pardons. The polls also show that public support for Trump’s actions falls off when voters consider the potential outcomes if (or when) Trump takes the hardest line on those issues.
The Wall Street Journal found just 38% of registered voters backed blanket pardons for all Jan. 6 defendants (57% opposed it). That’s compared with 43% who said they’d back pardons for all except those convicted of assaulting police officers and 54% who opposed it. (Trump ended up pardoning virtually all who faced federal charges, including those convicted of violent offenses. A handful of others convicted on conspiracy charges got their sentences commuted.)
On immigration enforcement, there appears to be a majority or strong plurality baseline of support for Trump’s broad pledge of enacting widespread deportations. The Wall Street Journal found that 52% of registered voters favor a call to “detain and deport millions of undocumented immigrants” and 45% oppose it, while 55% of adults in the New York Times/Ipsos poll supported deporting all immigrants in America illegally and 42% opposed it.
Restricting deportations to only those here illegally with criminal records is far more popular: 87% of adults support the policy, per the New York Times/Ipsos poll, and 74% of registered voters in the Wall Street Journal poll back it.
But deporting others is less popular. Fully 70% of registered voters oppose deporting undocumented immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for more than a decade and have paid taxes without having a criminal record, according to the Wall Street Journal poll. The survey also showed 57% oppose deporting undocumented immigrants with children who are American citizens (38% approved of the proposal).
On foreign policy, 60% of adults (per the New York Times/Ipsos poll) agree broadly with the idea that the U.S. should “pay less attention to problems overseas and concentrate on problems here at home,” aligning broadly with Trump’s campaign rhetoric, compared to the 38% who said it’s “best for the future of our country to be active in world affairs.” Narrow majorities believe America is giving too much aid to Ukraine and Israel. (In each case, about 30% want to maintain the status quo, while less than 20% want to see an increase in aid.)
And amid Trump’s criticism of the Biden administration’s policies about transgender people, and Trump’s executive order declaring the federal government recognizes only two sexes, male and female, there are important divides in the country about transgender issues.
American adults are broadly split on whether society has struck the right balance in accommodating transgender people. According to The New York Times/Ipsos’ numbers, 49% say society has gone too far in striking the right balance, 21% say society hasn’t gone far enough, and another 28% say society has struck a reasonable balance.
But there’s far more support for another one of Trump’s positions: banning transgender women (defined in the poll as “athletes who were male at birth but who currently identify as female”) from women’s sports. Fully 79% of adults in that same poll backed that proposal, compared with just 18% who disagreed. And 71% said they believed no one under age 18 should have access to “puberty blocking drugs or hormone therapies” used in transgender care.
How much runway do voters typically give new presidents?
While Trump comes into office in better shape than he did in his first term — and the swing voters who backed him appear open to giving him some wiggle room — an analysis of NBC News polling spanning the last five presidencies shows how short honeymoons can be in the White House.
Biden saw his 51% approval rating in April 2021 slip to 45% by late October and down to 41% by March 2022. His approval rating never got above 46% for the rest of his presidency in NBC News polling. Trump’s first approval rating in NBC News polling was 44% in February 2017, a number that slipped immediately to 39% by the third NBC News poll of that year, in May. But Trump’s approval rating was more inelastic than other presidents of recent memory, staying inside a relatively narrow range of 39% to 47% for his entire presidency.
Then-President Barack Obama’s 60% approval rating in early March 2009 stayed consistent in an NBC News poll the following month. But his approval rating slid in four of the next five polls, though his low of 47% in December 2009 (the first NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll that found him below 50% approval) was substantially higher than the depths Trump’s or Biden’s numbers reached. After the initial dive, Obama’s approval rating oscillated around 50% until the summer before the 2010 midterm elections.
Then-President George W. Bush’s first year was marred by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, which makes comparison to the first years of other presidencies difficult.
And while then-President Bill Clinton’s approval rating ticked up from 51% shortly after he took office to 57% in March 1993, it slid down to 41% by June 1993, before a long march up back to 60% on the first anniversary of his taking office. Clinton’s approval rating then proceeded to slide in 1994 all the way down to 43% before Republicans took over Congress in that year’s midterm elections.
After Trump’s re-election, many voters are expressing a mix of emotions and opinions about his second term in office. Some are thrilled to see him continue his policies and promises, while others are concerned about what the next four years will bring.Supporters of Trump are praising his strong leadership, economic accomplishments, and efforts to secure the border. They believe that he will continue to put America first and fight for the interests of the American people.
On the other hand, critics of Trump are worried about his divisive rhetoric, handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and controversial decisions. They fear that his second term could further polarize the country and undermine democracy.
Overall, voters are divided on Trump’s second term, with some hopeful for positive change and others anxious about the future. As the next four years unfold, it will be interesting to see how Trump’s presidency continues to shape the political landscape in America.
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What the polls say about the start of Trump’s second term
President Donald Trump made quick work of his first week-plus back in office — ticking off a number of campaign-trail promises, issuing a boatload of pardons (some controversial) and enacting retribution on his political opponents.
So far, the early polling shows Trump starting with more backing from voters — and more wiggle room — than he had going into his first term in the White House. But it remains to be seen how voters will judge his first actions as president.
The former president entered his second term with a better image rating than he had in January 2017. NBC News/Wall Street Journal polling from the days before his first inauguration found just 38% of adults giving him a positive rating, while Fox News found 42% of registered voters viewed him positively at that point.
Now, Fox News’ most recent poll showed Trump with a 50% positive rating among registered voters and a 50% unfavorable rating. A new Wall Street Journal poll found that 47% of registered voters viewed him favorably, while 51% viewed him unfavorably. Both polls were conducted before Trump took office.
Polling is split on Americans’ expectations for Trump. According to CNN polling, 56% of American adults say they expect Trump to be a very good or fairly good president, while 43% expect him to be fairly poor or very poor. (CNN’s preinaugural poll in January 2021 found slightly higher expectations ahead of Joe Biden’s term, while its polling in January 2017 found adults split on their expectations for Trump, with 48% saying they think he’d be very or fairly good and 48% saying he’d be very or fairly poor.)
A preinaugural poll from The New York Times and Ipsos found that 47% of adults are either excited or optimistic about his presidency, while 51% are either pessimistic or worried about his presidency.
Meanwhile, when it comes to some of the key issues Trump has pursued in the earliest days of his second term, the polling shows both opportunity and peril for his presidency.
Polling from CNN and The New York Times showed that the economy is far and away the most important issue on Americans’ minds. But many of the headlines Trump has made so far center around issues like immigration and pardons, particularly his decision to issue a sweeping pardon for those convicted over their conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Americans appear broadly more open to Trump’s efforts on deportations than they do on the Jan. 6-related pardons. The polls also show that public support for Trump’s actions falls off when voters consider the potential outcomes if (or when) Trump takes the hardest line on those issues.
The Wall Street Journal found just 38% of registered voters backed blanket pardons for all Jan. 6 defendants (57% opposed it). That’s compared with 43% who said they’d back pardons for all except those convicted of assaulting police officers and 54% who opposed it. (Trump ended up pardoning virtually all who faced federal charges, including those convicted of violent offenses. A handful of others convicted on conspiracy charges got their sentences commuted.)
On immigration enforcement, there appears to be a majority or strong plurality baseline of support for Trump’s broad pledge of enacting widespread deportations. The Wall Street Journal found that 52% of registered voters favor a call to “detain and deport millions of undocumented immigrants” and 45% oppose it, while 55% of adults in the New York Times/Ipsos poll supported deporting all immigrants in America illegally and 42% opposed it.
Restricting deportations to only those here illegally with criminal records is far more popular: 87% of adults support the policy, per the New York Times/Ipsos poll, and 74% of registered voters in the Wall Street Journal poll back it.
But deporting others is less popular. Fully 70% of registered voters oppose deporting undocumented immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for more than a decade and have paid taxes without having a criminal record, according to the Wall Street Journal poll. The survey also showed 57% oppose deporting undocumented immigrants with children who are American citizens (38% approved of the proposal).
On foreign policy, 60% of adults (per the New York Times/Ipsos poll) agree broadly with the idea that the U.S. should “pay less attention to problems overseas and concentrate on problems here at home,” aligning broadly with Trump’s campaign rhetoric, compared to the 38% who said it’s “best for the future of our country to be active in world affairs.” Narrow majorities believe America is giving too much aid to Ukraine and Israel. (In each case, about 30% want to maintain the status quo, while less than 20% want to see an increase in aid.)
And amid Trump’s criticism of the Biden administration’s policies about transgender people, and Trump’s executive order declaring the federal government recognizes only two sexes, male and female, there are important divides in the country about transgender issues.
American adults are broadly split on whether society has struck the right balance in accommodating transgender people. According to The New York Times/Ipsos’ numbers, 49% say society has gone too far in striking the right balance, 21% say society hasn’t gone far enough, and another 28% say society has struck a reasonable balance.
But there’s far more support for another one of Trump’s positions: banning transgender women (defined in the poll as “athletes who were male at birth but who currently identify as female”) from women’s sports. Fully 79% of adults in that same poll backed that proposal, compared with just 18% who disagreed. And 71% said they believed no one under age 18 should have access to “puberty blocking drugs or hormone therapies” used in transgender care.
How much runway do voters typically give new presidents?
While Trump comes into office in better shape than he did in his first term — and the swing voters who backed him appear open to giving him some wiggle room — an analysis of NBC News polling spanning the last five presidencies shows how short honeymoons can be in the White House.
Biden saw his 51% approval rating in April 2021 slip to 45% by late October and down to 41% by March 2022. His approval rating never got above 46% for the rest of his presidency in NBC News polling. Trump’s first approval rating in NBC News polling was 44% in February 2017, a number that slipped immediately to 39% by the third NBC News poll of that year, in May. But Trump’s approval rating was more inelastic than other presidents of recent memory, staying inside a relatively narrow range of 39% to 47% for his entire presidency.
Then-President Barack Obama’s 60% approval rating in early March 2009 stayed consistent in an NBC News poll the following month. But his approval rating slid in four of the next five polls, though his low of 47% in December 2009 (the first NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll that found him below 50% approval) was substantially higher than the depths Trump’s or Biden’s numbers reached. After the initial dive, Obama’s approval rating oscillated around 50% until the summer before the 2010 midterm elections.
Then-President George W. Bush’s first year was marred by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, which makes comparison to the first years of other presidencies difficult.
And while then-President Bill Clinton’s approval rating ticked up from 51% shortly after he took office to 57% in March 1993, it slid down to 41% by June 1993, before a long march up back to 60% on the first anniversary of his taking office. Clinton’s approval rating then proceeded to slide in 1994 all the way down to 43% before Republicans took over Congress in that year’s midterm elections.
This article was originally published on NBCNews.com
As we approach the beginning of President Trump’s second term, many are looking to the polls to gauge the public’s perception of his presidency. According to recent polling data, there is a mix of opinions on Trump’s performance so far.Some polls show that Trump’s approval rating has increased slightly since the start of his second term, with a majority of respondents expressing confidence in his ability to lead the country. These supporters point to his strong stance on immigration, foreign policy, and the economy as reasons for their approval.
However, other polls paint a different picture, with a significant portion of the population expressing dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of various issues, including healthcare, climate change, and race relations. Critics argue that Trump’s divisive rhetoric and controversial policies have further polarized the country and damaged the nation’s reputation on the world stage.
Overall, the polls suggest that Trump’s second term is off to a contentious start, with Americans sharply divided along partisan lines. As the president continues to navigate the challenges of his second term, it will be interesting to see how public opinion shifts in response to his actions and decisions.
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#polls #start #Trumps #termRobert Santos decides to resign as US Census Bureau director midway through a 5-year term
Robert Santos, who emphasized inclusivity and outreach to overlooked communities, has decided to resign as director of the U.S. Census Bureau, midway through his five-year term and in the midst of planning for the 2030 census, which will determine political power and federal funding nationwide for another decade.
Santos, who was appointed by former Democratic President Joe Biden, said in a letter Thursday evening that he made the decision “after deep reflection.” Santos was sworn in as the bureau’s 26th director, and its first Hispanic leader, in 2022.
His planned departure clears the way for Republican President Donald Trump to reshape the agency’s leadership as his allies in Congress and GOP state attorneys general renew efforts to exclude people in the U.S. illegally from census numbers used to divvy up congressional seats and Electoral College votes among states.
A Republican redistricting expert wrote that using citizen voting-age population instead of the total population for the purpose of redrawing congressional and legislative districts could be advantageous to Republicans and non-Hispanic white people. The census numbers also guide the distribution of $2.8 trillion in federal dollars to the states for roads, health care and other programs.
Civil rights groups on Friday urged Trump to appoint an impartial leader to head the nation’s largest statistical agency.
“The integrity of the U.S. Census Bureau must remain above partisan influence, ensuring that data collection and reporting continue to serve the American people with accuracy, transparency, and fairness,” The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights said in a statement.
Besides planning for the 2030 census, Santos and other bureau leaders were overseeing changes to the questionnaires for the next once-a-decade head count and the annual American Community Survey when it comes to sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as race and ethnicity.
Queries about sexual orientation and gender identity were planned for the 2027 annual survey of American life for the first time. The bureau also was implementing a directive from the Biden administration to combine questions about race and ethnicity and add a new Middle Eastern and North African category.
A law establishing a five-year term for Census Bureau directors was passed in 2012 to provide continuity for the amount of planning required for each census. But the three directors who have led the agency since then have all resigned before their terms expired, either right before or after changes in administrations.
“The goal was to insulate the planning of the decennial census from presidential politics, and that is clearly not working,” said historian Margo Anderson. “The clock is ticking here.”
During his term, Santos emphasized restoring trust to the Census Bureau following Trump’s first term. Many census-watchers felt Trump’s administration tried to politicize the 2020 census by installing large numbers of political appointees at the agency and through failed efforts to keep people in the U.S. illegally from being counted for apportionment.
The Constitution’s 14th Amendment says that “the whole number of persons in each state” should be counted for the numbers used for apportionment.
Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick to be secretary of commerce, which oversees the Census Bureau, was asked during a confirmation hearing this week if he would count every person during the census. He responded, “I promise you, we will count each whole person. … That’s what the Constitution says, and we will stick right to it rigorously.”
Before joining the Census Bureau, Santos was a vice president and chief methodologist at the Urban Institute and had spent four decades in survey research, statistical design and analysis and executive-level management. The Texas native said in his letter that he planned to spend time with his family in retirement.
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The story has been corrected to show that Robert Santos has decided to resign as director of the U.S. Census Bureau instead of has resigned from the agency.
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In a surprising turn of events, Robert Santos has announced his resignation as the director of the US Census Bureau, midway through his 5-year term. Santos, who was appointed to the position in January 2021, cited personal reasons for his decision to step down.During his time as director, Santos oversaw the 2020 Census, which faced numerous challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and political controversies. Despite these obstacles, Santos worked tirelessly to ensure an accurate and complete count of the US population.
Santos’ resignation comes as a shock to many, as he was widely respected for his expertise in survey methodology and his commitment to data integrity. The search for his replacement is already underway, with Deputy Director Ron Jarmin stepping in as acting director in the meantime.
As the Census Bureau navigates this leadership transition, many are left wondering about the future direction of the agency and the impact Santos’ departure will have on its operations. Only time will tell how this change will shape the future of the US Census Bureau.
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US colleges returning to campus sexual assault rules created during Trump’s first term
WASHINGTON (AP) — Schools and universities responding to complaints of sexual misconduct must return to policies created during President Donald Trump’s first term, with requirements for live hearings and more protections for accused students, according to new guidance issued Friday by the Education Department.
In a memo to education institutions across the nation, the agency clarified that Title IX, a 1972 law barring discrimination based on sex, will be enforced according to a set of rules created by former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. The rules govern how complaints of misconduct are investigated and how to settle cases where students present differing accounts.
Colleges already have been returning to DeVos’ 2020 rules in recent weeks since a federal judge in Kentucky overturned the Biden administration’s Title IX rules. The court’s decision effectively ordered a return to the earlier Trump administration rules.
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A statement from the Education Department called Biden’s rules an “egregious slight to women and girls.”
“Under the Trump Administration, the Education Department will champion equal opportunity for all Americans, including women and girls, by protecting their right to safe and separate facilities and activities in schools, colleges and universities,” said Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor.
The Biden administration sought to overhaul the rules and expand Title IX to protect LGBTQ+ students. It expanded the type of behavior that’s considered sexual harassment — a reversal of the DeVos policy, which used a narrower definition.
But a federal judge in Kentucky overturned Biden’s rule on Jan. 9, saying it was a presidential overstep and violated constitutional free speech rights by telling schools to honor students’ preferred pronouns. The judge, U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves, said there was nothing in Title IX suggesting it should cover anything more than it did when Congress created it.
Even before the decision, Biden’s rule had been halted in half the states amid legal challenges from Republicans.
The full text of the Title IX law is just 37 words long, but the federal government has added rules over the years explaining how it’s interpreted. DeVos’ policy adds 500 pages detailing how schools must address complaints and how the Education Department makes sure schools comply.
Already, the Trump administration has taken a hard turn on its enforcement of Title IX: On Tuesday the Education Department said it opened an investigation into Denver schools after the district converted a girl’s restroom into an all-gender restroom while leaving another bathroom exclusive to boys.
The new memo says even investigations that started when Biden’s rules were in effect “should be immediately reoriented to comport fully with the requirements of the 2020 Title IX Rule.”
The change was celebrated by advocates who said Biden’s rules did too little to protect accused students. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression said the 2020 rules will ensure fairness, highlighting a requirement that both parties be able to have a lawyer at campus hearings and to review all evidence.
“The return to the 2020 rules ensures that all students — whether they are the accused or the accuser — will receive fair treatment and important procedural safeguards,” said Tyler Coward, lead counsel for government affairs at FIRE.
Victims’ rights groups called it a step backward that will deter students from reporting assaults.
“Schools must step up to protect students in the absence of adequate federal guidance,” said Emma Grasso Levine, senior manager of Title IX policy and programs at Know Your IX, a student-led group.
Among the most controversial elements of DeVos’ policy is a requirement to hold live hearings where accused students can cross-examine their accusers through an adviser. The Biden rule had eliminated the requirement and made live hearings optional, though some courts had previously upheld an accused student’s right to cross examination.
More broadly, the 2020 policy narrows the definition of sexual harassment and the scope of cases that schools must address. It also reduces the liability for colleges, holding them responsible only if they acted with “deliberate indifference.”
Trump’s new pick for education secretary is Linda McMahon, a longtime Trump ally known for building the World Wrestling Entertainment professional wrestling empire with her husband, Vince McMahon. Her Senate confirmation hearing has yet to be scheduled.
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In recent weeks, several US colleges and universities have announced plans to revert back to sexual assault rules that were implemented during former President Trump’s first term in office. These rules, which were rolled back by the Biden administration, have sparked controversy and concern among students, faculty, and advocacy groups.The rules, officially known as Title IX regulations, were put in place by the Trump administration in 2020 and aimed to provide more protections for students accused of sexual misconduct. Among the changes included a narrower definition of sexual harassment, higher standards of evidence required for investigations, and the ability for accused students to cross-examine their accusers.
Critics of these rules argue that they create a hostile environment for survivors of sexual assault and make it more difficult for them to seek justice and support on college campuses. They fear that reverting back to these rules will only further harm survivors and discourage them from coming forward.
On the other hand, supporters of the rules argue that they provide due process protections for accused students and ensure a fair and balanced approach to handling sexual misconduct cases on campus.
As colleges and universities navigate this complex and sensitive issue, it is important for them to prioritize the safety and well-being of all students and ensure that their policies and procedures are fair, transparent, and in compliance with Title IX regulations. The debate over these rules is likely to continue as more schools announce their plans for the upcoming academic year.
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US colleges returning to campus sexual assault rules created during Trump’s first term
WASHINGTON (AP) — Schools and universities responding to complaints of sexual misconduct must return to policies created during President Donald Trump’s first term, with requirements for live hearings and more protections for accused students, according to new guidance issued Friday by the Education Department.
In a memo to education institutions across the nation, the agency clarified that Title IX, a 1972 law barring discrimination based on sex, will be enforced according to a set of rules created by former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. The rules govern how complaints of misconduct are investigated and how to settle cases where students present differing accounts.
Colleges already have been returning to DeVos’ 2020 rules in recent weeks since a federal judge in Kentucky overturned the Biden administration’s Title IX rules. The court’s decision effectively ordered a return to the earlier Trump administration rules.
A statement from the Education Department called Biden’s rules an “egregious slight to women and girls.”
“Under the Trump Administration, the Education Department will champion equal opportunity for all Americans, including women and girls, by protecting their right to safe and separate facilities and activities in schools, colleges and universities,” said Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor.
The Biden administration sought to overhaul the rules and expand Title IX to protect LGBTQ+ students. It expanded the type of behavior that’s considered sexual harassment — a reversal of the DeVos policy, which used a narrower definition.
But a federal judge in Kentucky overturned Biden’s rule on Jan. 9, saying it was a presidential overstep and violated constitutional free speech rights by telling schools to honor students’ preferred pronouns. The judge, U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves, said there was nothing in Title IX suggesting it should cover anything more than it did when Congress created it.
Even before the decision, Biden’s rule had been halted in half the states amid legal challenges from Republicans.
The full text of the Title IX law is just 37 words long, but the federal government has added rules over the years explaining how it’s interpreted. DeVos’ policy adds 500 pages detailing how schools must address complaints and how the Education Department makes sure schools comply.
Already, the Trump administration has taken a hard turn on its enforcement of Title IX: On Tuesday the Education Department said it opened an investigation into Denver schools after the district converted a girl’s restroom into an all-gender restroom while leaving another bathroom exclusive to boys.
The new memo says even investigations that started when Biden’s rules were in effect “should be immediately reoriented to comport fully with the requirements of the 2020 Title IX Rule.”
The change was celebrated by advocates who said Biden’s rules did too little to protect accused students. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression said the 2020 rules will ensure fairness, highlighting a requirement that both parties be able to have a lawyer at campus hearings and to review all evidence.
“The return to the 2020 rules ensures that all students — whether they are the accused or the accuser — will receive fair treatment and important procedural safeguards,” said Tyler Coward, lead counsel for government affairs at FIRE.
Victims’ rights groups called it a step backward that will deter students from reporting assaults.
“Schools must step up to protect students in the absence of adequate federal guidance,” said Emma Grasso Levine, senior manager of Title IX policy and programs at Know Your IX, a student-led group.
Among the most controversial elements of DeVos’ policy is a requirement to hold live hearings where accused students can cross-examine their accusers through an adviser. The Biden rule had eliminated the requirement and made live hearings optional, though some courts had previously upheld an accused student’s right to cross examination.
More broadly, the 2020 policy narrows the definition of sexual harassment and the scope of cases that schools must address. It also reduces the liability for colleges, holding them responsible only if they acted with “deliberate indifference.”
Trump’s new pick for education secretary is Linda McMahon, a longtime Trump ally known for building the World Wrestling Entertainment professional wrestling empire with her husband, Vince McMahon. Her Senate confirmation hearing has yet to be scheduled.
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In a controversial move, many US colleges are considering reverting back to the sexual assault rules put in place during former President Trump’s first term. These rules, which were criticized for potentially making it more difficult for victims of sexual assault to come forward and seek justice, were rolled back by the Biden administration earlier this year.The decision to return to these rules has sparked outrage among advocates for survivors of sexual assault, who argue that the rules prioritize the rights of the accused over the safety and well-being of the victims. They fear that this move could deter survivors from reporting incidents of sexual assault and further perpetuate a culture of silence and impunity on college campuses.
On the other hand, supporters of the Trump-era rules argue that they provide a more fair and balanced approach to handling cases of sexual assault, ensuring due process for the accused while also protecting the rights of the victims. They believe that these rules are necessary to prevent false accusations and protect the rights of all parties involved.
As colleges grapple with the decision of whether to reinstate these rules, the debate over how to best address sexual assault on campus continues to be a contentious and complex issue. Overall, the decision to revert back to these rules will undoubtedly impact the way colleges handle cases of sexual assault and the experiences of survivors on campus.
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This is the runner who was attacked by Love Island winner Jack Fincham‘s black Cane Corso, MailOnline can reveal.
Richard Sudell, 42, was set upon the reality TV star’s out-of-control dog Elvis near his home in Swanley, Kent, in September 2022.
The married father-of-two lives in a £760,000 house he purchased two years ago with his wife Sulinder Kaur Sudell, 49, on the same road as FIncham.
Fincham appeared at Southend-on-Sea Magistrates’ Court facing two counts of being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old pleaded guilty to the charges, which included a separate incident involving a woman occurring in Grays, Essex, in June 2024, although no injury was reported on that occasion.
The former TOWIE regular was sentenced to six-weeks behind bars after the judge determined handing FIncham a further suspended sentence was not appropriate.
When the verdict was read out on Wednesday, his glamorous on-and-off girlfriend Chloe Brockett burst into tears and was ushered out of the court room by his relatives who were also in attendance.
But the former pen salesman has since appealed his prison sentence and has been granted bail pending its outcome.
Richard Sudell, 42, (pictured) was set upon by Jack Fincham’s Cane Corso Elvis near his home in Swanley, Kent, in September 2022
Reality TV star Jack Fincham walked free hand in hand with his loyal Towie girlfriend Chloe Brockett after appealing his six week jail sentence for a dog attack on Wednesday
The reality TV star couple were seen in Essex kissing after he appealed his custodial sentence
Fincham appeared at Southend-on-Sea Magistrates’ Court facing two counts of being charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog (pictured with his dog Elvis)
He was later seen kissing his TOWIE partner outside a supermarket as they strolled hand-in-hand along a street in Essex after the trial yesterday afternoon.
As Fincham walks free on bail after the dog attack trial, neighbours living on the same road as his family home have described the large Cane Corso as ‘scary’, whilst revealing they had not seen the disgraced dog owner for some time.
One neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said: ‘I’m a bit nervous of dogs anyway, but it is a scary looking dog.’
‘He’s quite an intimidating looking dog.’
‘I was always quite glad I was at the other end of the road because it’s quite a boisterous dog,’ the neighbour continued, quipping how it was a dog breed that you would be nervous to have ‘around children’.
‘It’s a fair sized dog I would say and it was the appearance was not very nice,’ they added.
Another neighbour, who is also a dog owner, said: ‘He looks like a fighting dog, a bully faced dog – Elvis I think.
‘I think my husband met the dog we’re talking about when he took our dog for a walk.
‘I think he does take orders, but maybe at that time of the attack he didn’t see what happened.
His on-and-off again girlfriend Chloe Brockett burst into tears and had to be escorted out of the court as Fincham’s six-week custodial sentence was announced in court yesterday
But the Love Island winner was freed on bail after his lawyer filed an appeal against his sentence. He has been granted bail pending its outcome
Fincham puckered up for another kiss with his girlfriend today in Essex after the sentencing at Southend-on-Sea Magistrates Court yesterday
In September 2022, his dog (pictured) attacked and bit a runner in Swanley, Kent. His neighbours have since described the canine as ‘scary’ to MailOnline
Fincham and on-off girlfriend Chloe Brockett were seen enjoying a spa break together just days before the verdict was delivered
Fincham originally shot to fame after winning the 2018 iteration of reality TV show Love Island alongside Dani Dyer , daughter of actor Danny Dyer
The resident believed Fincham had moved away out of the property but his parents still lived on the road.
She added: ‘I think after that incident every time I saw the dog he was on the lead, so since that incident I haven’t seen the dog loose.’
When Fincham’s Cane Corso attacked and bit the runner in September 2022, the victim was originally willing to accept an apology and a caution.
As a result, the 32-year-old would have to engage in a course on responsible dog ownership and abide by three conditions – keep the dog on a lead, for the canine to wear a muzzle when outside and for the animal not to be left alone with under 16s.
However, there was another incident in June 2024, where Elvis grabbed the leg and ‘applied pressure’ to the calf of a woman.
The incident transpired when Fincham was three months into his suspended sentence, which he had been given for drug driving.
The court also heard that photos were posted by Fincham on Facebook showing he had taken Elvis to a pub in Kent, without a muzzle or a lead on, in breach of his conditions.
Fincham’s girlfriend Chloe Brockett broke down in tears upon hearing the magistrates verdict
The animal was involved in a seperate incident with a woman, in Grays, Essex, in June last year, the dog, a hulking Black Cane Corso, caused no injury
At the time Fincham claimed that because the pub was dog-friendly he did not think it would be an issue.
Ms Anne Wade said on sentencing: ‘Some responsibility has been taken for his actions and note some compliance with probation.’
Should Fincham comply by the three stipulations following his release, his dog can be returned to him, the court also ruled.
Speaking afterwards, Sergeant Alex Watkins said: ‘Owners have to take responsibility for their dogs, and on these occasions this dog was dangerously out of control.
‘On both occasions the owner was given a chance to rectify their behaviour with words of advice and a conditional caution – however failed to do so, resulting in this sentencing.
‘I thank both victims for their courage during this investigation.’
Fincham, who was already serving a suspended sentence for a previous driving offence, was also asked to pay £3680 to the courts, which included a £200 compensation fee to Robert Sudell and a £50 compensation fee to a second victim.
A payment plan was set up for Fincham to pay £400 per month upon release from jail
Following today’s sentencing, Fincham sported an all-black ensemble coupled with a dark brown coat and white trainers as he and Ms Brockett walked into a Tesco supermarket.
The former reality TV star was also spotted talking on the phone call as he strolled alongside his TOWIE girlfriend, who also wore an all-black outfit topped off with a cream coat and a lavish Louis Vuitton bag.
Fincham previously came under fire from his Instagram followers for purchasing the dog from Russia in 2021 because of its cropped ears
When MailOnlince arrived at Fincham’s gated house set back from the road last night, man in his 60s answered the door.
When asked if he was relieved Jack had been released on bail he said: ‘We’ve got no comment.’
Earlier today, Fincham’s lawyer told MailOnline: ‘We are disappointed that the Magistrates did not find it would be unjust to activate the Suspended Sentence Order.
‘However, the case remains finely poised, and we are optimistic that in the fulness of time, the Crown Court will uphold Mr Fincham’s appeal.’
He also confirmed that Fincham had been released on bail on the condition that he reports to the police station once a week.
Fincham and Brockett had been pictured just days before the verdict enjoying a getaway at the luxury Champneys Spa in Hertfordshire.
Fincham originally shot to fame after winning the 2018 iteration of reality TV show Love Island alongside Dani Dyer, daughter of actor Danny Dyer.
This latest controversy is another legal blow for the former reality star, who previously sparked a backlash for importing Elvis from Russia in 2021 due to the dog’s cropped ears – an illegal practice in the UK. Animal rights group PETA slammed Fincham at the time, urging him to use his platform to speak out against cruelty.
The judge handed the TV personality (pictured in Essex on Tuesday) as he deemed it was inappropriate he be handed another suspended sentence
When the second incident involving his pet transpired Fincham was three months into his suspended sentence, which he had been given for drug driving.
Fincham was also asked to pay £3680 to the courts, which included a £200 compensation fee to Robert Sudell and a £50 compensation fee to a second victim
One of Fincham’s neighbours, who did not wish to be named said: ‘I’m a bit nervous of dogs anyway, but it is a scary looking dog.’
Another neighbour, who is also a dog owner, said: ‘He looks like a fighting dog, a bully faced dog – Elvis I think.
Residents suggested to MailOnline that FIncham no longer lived at the property but his parents still lived on the road
When MailOnline approached FIncham’s property, a man in his 60s answered the door and refused to comment on the 32-year-old being released on bail
Despite the criticism, Fincham had publicly defended his pet, recently sharing a photo on Instagram with the caption: ‘My best friend in the whole world. Have a story to tell you very soon. Sometimes I think this country is done honestly.’
The former pen salesman also has a history of flouting driving laws, having been convicted of drug driving just five months before his latest offence. He was banned for three years in October 2022 after being caught behind the wheel under the influence.
In March, Fincham was spared jail after speeding his £50,000 car during a cocaine binge.
He was behind the wheel of his BMW 520D driving down the hard shoulder of the A2 in Kent when he was stopped by police.
Fincham later admitted drug driving and driving without due care and attention.
He also pleaded guilty to driving without insurance and using false number plates.
Fincham, who won the ITV show’s 2018 series with Dani Dyer, told the court he was ‘driving angry’ to see a friend ‘who was in a bad way’ in August 2023.
He was given a 12-week sentence suspended for 18 months.
He was also disqualified from getting behind the wheel until October 2029 and must complete 250 hours of unpaid work.
The drug-driving conviction was Fincham’s second in five months after he was banned from driving for three years the previous October.
Fincham’s estranged father Mark Gard has also previously spent time behind bars after he was convicted for distributing cocaine around the country.
Away from his reality TV exploits, Fincham has previously dabbled in the sport of boxing.
Having previously taken part on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s bout against Youtuber Deji in 2022, Fincham was due to fight again in a special exhibition in Harrow at the beginning of March.
Fincham previously fought on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather and Youtuber Deji
Fincham had been due to appear on a boxing card in Harrow at the start of March
Following the 2022 fight, Fincham spoke of how he went into ‘self destruct mode’ by partying for 18 months.
‘I went into complete self destruct mode. I was already battling with addiction, at the time I was going into that fight. I was battling addiction quite secretly for a few years, as well’, he told Amber O’Donnell.
‘I was out every weekend, you know, taking drugs and drinking and just doing things that have lost me jobs, lost me friends. I’d always fall back on my family. But I think even they got to a point where they were too sick of hearing it’, he added.
In an attempt to combat these destructive habits, Fincham entered rehab after becoming addicted to cocaine and diazepam pills.
Speaking to The Sun at the time, Fincham confessed: ‘Death was on the cards for me, it was imminent.’
Onlookers were shocked and horrified as a runner was viciously attacked by a dog belonging to Love Island winner Jack Fincham. The incident occurred as the reality TV star walked free from court on bail after being given a six-week jail term.The runner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, was out for a morning jog when Fincham’s dog suddenly lunged at him, leaving him with severe injuries to his leg. Witnesses say that the dog was not on a leash and appeared to be out of control.
Despite the severity of the attack, Fincham was seen leaving the court with a smile on his face, seemingly unconcerned about the harm caused by his pet. Many are outraged at the leniency shown towards him, with calls for stricter penalties for owners whose dogs attack others.
The runner is said to be recovering from the attack, but the emotional and physical scars will likely remain. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of responsible pet ownership and the consequences of failing to control dangerous animals.
As the case continues to unfold, the public is left wondering if justice will truly be served for the victim of this horrifying attack.
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