Schar School in the News: June 2 to 6, 2025

USA Today: Texas oil operators indicted in drug cartel smuggling scheme (Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera quoted). Also in NewsBreak.

CNN (video): John Miller explains significance of suspect remaining at scene (Andrew McCabe discusses topic). McCabe starts at the 5:30 mark.

Newsweek: The Schar School’s Taiwan Security Monitor spotted a Chinese aircraft carrier in disputed waters.

The Hill: J.P. Singh writes about the questionable economics and politics of possibly unconstitutional tariffs.

Roll Call: Senators: It’s time to reclaim your relevance (Op-ed by Steven Pearlstein).

Forbes (subscription may be required): Saskia Popescu says budget cuts in public health policy programs assures the spread of bird flu. 

Miami Herald: Judith Wilde and James Finkelstein say the contract for the new University of Florida president tying his salary to the policies of the governor is an unprecedented loyalty pledge.

The Washington Post (audio option): “I want my child back”: Surge in D.C. shootings left 20 dead in May (A Washington Post-Schar School poll cited).

CNN (video): Suspect planned antisemitic attack for a year, FBI says (Andrew McCabe discusses topic). McCabe starts at the 7:55 mark.

Kyiv Post (Ukraine): ‘Adversaries increasing alignment’: U.S. bill warns Trump to disrupt growing Russia, Iran, China ties (Richard Kauzlarich quoted).

Bloomberg (subscription may be required): This Democrat has the hardest job in D.C. (Op-ed in which a Washington Post-Schar School poll cited).

Richmond Times-Dispatch (subscription may be required): Field grows as Youngkin sets special election for Connolly’s congressional seat (Mark J. Rozell quoted). Also in The Roanoke Times.

CNN: 2 jailbreaks. 3 men still on the run. What we know about the circumstances of each escape (Andrew McCabe quoted). Also in WTOP Español, KION-TV46 (local CBS affiliate in Salinas, CA), EastIdahoNews.com (Idaho Falls, ID), Noticias.ya, and other media outlets.

Miami Herald: Judith Wilde and James Finkelstein weigh in on the pushback by Florida conservatives to approve the new president of the University of Florida.

Daily Kos: Pundit turned FBI official cries to Fox News that his job is too hard (Andrew McCabe mentioned).

Urban Turf: A Washington Post-Schar School survey is cited in a story about regional home sales.

Orlando Sentinel (subscription may be required): ‘Loyalty pledges’: New UF president’s $15M contract ties pay to DeSantis agenda (James Finkelstein quoted). Similar in The Gainesville Sun (Gainesville, FL).

DMV Spotlight with Barbara Britt (podcast): Regional Economic Outlook (Terry L. Clower discusses topic).

The News & Advance (Richmond Times-Dispatch pickup; Lynchburg, VA): Field grows as Youngkin sets special election for Connolly’s congressional seat (Mark J. Rozell quoted).

ARLnow: American Legion showcases veterans’ artwork at Va. Square exhibit (George Mason mentioned, with alums Richard Rodriguez, and Patrick Sargent, BA in international security ’02, MFA in socially engaged art ’16 and BFA in printmaking ‘11, quoted).

Annandale Today: More candidates emerge for Congress (Alumna/state senator Stella Pekarsky, BA in government politics and master’s in education, profiled).

KTVB-7 (Idaho Press pickup; NBC affiliate in Boise, ID): Idaho native takes over as executive director of the Commission on Hispanic Affairs (Alumna Annette Tipton, MA in global commerce and policy, profiled).

Detroit News (subscription may be required): Florida board blocks Ono from UF presidency in historic decision (James Finkelstein quoted).

Washington Examiner: CNN and liberal media keep feeding into left-wing violence (Andrew McCabe mentioned).