Tag: criticism

Student protesters reach a deal with Northwestern University that sparks criticism from all sides

CHICAGO (AP) — For five days, Northwestern University’s Deering Meadow rang with the shouts of student protesters and supporters joining demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war on college campuses nationwide. But Tuesday morning the grassy meadow on Northwestern’s suburban Chicago campus was silent after student organizers and the school announced an agreement late Monday to curb […]

MP says he was deported from Africa over China criticism

A Conservative MP says he was deported during a trip to Djibouti due to the east African country’s close ties to China. Tim Loughton, the MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, said he was detained for more than seven hours before being “escorted” to a flight out of Djibouti earlier this month. Mr Loughton, who […]

State Attorney Fernandez Rundle faces mounting criticism over prosecutor conduct

Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle is facing calls by a statewide organization of criminal defense attorneys for an independent ethics review of her office amid new claims of misconduct by her prosecutors. Just weeks ago, Rundle rebuffed a call from a Miami group of criminal defense attorneys for an outside look at prosecutors’ handling […]

Racegoers enjoy Aintree despite criticism from animal rights groups

Racegoers are enjoying a day out at Aintree despite criticism of the Grand National from animal rights protesters who delayed last year’s race. About 80,000 people are expected at the Liverpool racecourse to see the world-famous steeplechase on the final day of the Randox Grand National Festival. Group Animal Rising has said it will not […]

Can family be paid with campaign funds? Recent remarks spark criticism, questions

Rep. Adam Morgan, a Greenville Republican who is seeking the SC 4th Congressional District seat against incumbent William Timmons, took to the House floor Tuesday to speak against campaign contributions being used for childcare. He said campaign contribution money should not have any connection to personal affairs. Morgan’s campaign expenditure history, however, have made some […]