A Washington Post guest commentary advises Yale University trustees to carefully consider yielding to government power, drawing parallels with Hungary where Viktor Orbán has brought universities under full governmental dependence. The piece suggests American higher education institutions can learn from Hungary's cautionary example.

Ohio State signee Zacchaeus Brocks from Detroit Catholic Central has shattered the high school hurdles record, becoming the first American high schooler to run a sub-13-second 110-hurdle time at Hayward Field.

Writer Andrea Bajani recounts his experience in Houston, Texas, grappling with the vastness of American highways, particularly Interstate 69, and the underlying struggles of the American dream.

Following the success of 'Pizza Movie,' Peyton Elizabeth Lee is set to star in 'Second First Date,' a new comedy from American High and writer Matt Sacca.

Netflix has given a 28-episode series order to 'Minimum Wage,' based on American High's viral short-form series, with the show expected to launch later this year.

Trump Admin Closes CDL Loophole That Let Illegal Immigrants Drive Big-Rigs The Department of Transportation shut down a major safety vulnerability this past week that had allowed illegal immigrant drivers to operate commercial trucks on American highways despite having no verifiable driving history. “For far too long, America has allowed dangerous foreign drivers to abuse our truck licensing systems – wreaking havoc on our roadways. This safety loophole ends today,” Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said in a statement. “Moving forward, unqualified foreign drivers will be unable to get a license to operate an 80,000-pound big rig. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are putting the safety of the driving public first. From enforcing English language standards to holding fraudulent carriers accountable, we will continue to attack this crisis on our roads head on.” The reform targets a gaping hole in how states issue commercial driver's licenses to foreign nationals. While licensing agencies can screen U.S. drivers through national databases for past violations like DUIs or crash history, they cannot access records of foreigners and illegal immigrants. That loophole enabled at least 30 states to issue CDLs to drivers deemed ineligible. Under the old system, foreign drivers holding only work permits could obtain commercial trucking licenses because Employment Authorization Documents don't indicate prior traffic violations, accidents, or license suspensions in other countries. States had no way to know whether an applicant had a clean record or a history of reckless driving before allowing them to operate an 80,000-pound vehicle. The new rule formally codifies Duffy's emergency action from last September that ended the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses to truckers with unverified driving histories. EADs will no longer be accepted as proof of eligibility. Applicants must instead present an unexpired foreign passport along with the appropriate Form I-94, which tracks a noncitizen's entry to and exit from the United States. “Under the provisions, only foreign nationals holding temporary work visas, such as H‑2B, H‑1B, or temporary investor visas from treaty countries, known as E‑2 visas, may be eligible,” explains Fox News Digital. “In addition, states must verify the lawful immigration status of every applicant by checking the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system.” At least 30 people died in 17 crashes caused by non-domiciled commercial driver’s license holders in 2025, according to reports. Among the most serious incidents, a non-domiciled driver triggered a multi-vehicle crash inside a tunnel on Interstate 80 in Wyoming on February 14, killing three people and injuring 20 others. On August 12, another non-domiciled driver caused a crash on the Florida Turnpike that left three people dead after attempting an illegal U-turn. In California, a driver failed to stop for traffic on October 21, setting off an eight-vehicle collision that killed three. Later in the year, on December 3, a non-domiciled driver collided with a train at a marked crossing in Ontario, California, killing a crew member. “We are done letting foreign drivers wreak havoc on our roads. If you’re behind the wheel of a big rig, you must meet our standards—no exceptions,” Duffy said in a post on X Saturday. The final rule is expected to take effect in one month, around March 15.  “A critical safety gap allowed unqualified drivers with unknown driving histories to get behind the wheel of commercial vehicles,” said Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Derek D. Barrs. “We are closing that gap today to ensure that only qualified, vetted drivers are operating on our nation’s roadways. If we cannot verify your safe driving history, you cannot hold a CDL in this country.” Duffy praised the reform as one of several steps the Trump administration is taking to bolster transportation safety, including enforcing English language standards for drivers. In May, Secretary Duffy signed an order establishing new guidelines to strengthen English language enforcement for commercial truck operators, placing drivers who fail English proficiency tests out of service. "Under President Trump's leadership, we are putting the safety of the driving public first," Duffy said. "From enforcing English language standards to holding fraudulent carriers accountable, we will continue to attack this crisis on our roads head on." Tyler Durden Wed, 02/18/2026 - 23:00

The iconic American highway, Route 66, is celebrating its centennial, with guides being published to help travelers experience its historic journey.

A former university president advocates for American higher education institutions to reject ideological capture and return to the founders’ dream of forming citizens capable of self-government.

Olivia Cazes from Armagh, Quebec, is attempting to become the first woman to travel solo on horseback along the entire 26,000 km Pan-American Highway, stretching from Argentina to Alaska.

An article provides insight into the significant presence of 21,000 foreign trucks operating on American highways, illustrating the scale of international freight transport.

The iconic American highway, Route 66, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Known as an 'American Lifeline,' the historic road marks a significant milestone since its establishment.

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The US Embassy and Mozambique's Scholarship Institute have met to identify ways to cooperate and increase access for Mozambican students to American higher education.

Metamorphosis and the American High School in North Macedonia signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to create a safer digital environment for young people and develop future joint educational programs.

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is introducing legislation to address foreign influence in American higher education by threatening funding for schools with ties to adversarial nations.

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