New federal proposal aims to stop racial bias in formulas used to value homes
Vice President Kamala Harris says federal agencies are taking new steps to stop racial discrimination in appraising home values by proposing a rule intended to ensure that the automated formulas used to price housing are fair.
Ten-Hut! Mask On! Class of 2024 to West Point amid pandemic
A West Point cadet reads the New Cadet Handbook on his first day at the U.S. Military Academy, Monday, July 13, 2020, in West Point, N.Y. The transition from civilian to West Point cadet is different for the Class of 2024 as the academy adapts to the pandemic, starting with Reception Day, or R-Day. Reception Day still ushers in an intense period of training that introduces new arrivals to the rigors of cadet life. I still think we have a very good plan to acculturate them to West Point and the Army, Buzzard said. At West Point, new cadets will be formally accepted into the Corps of Cadets after training.
Watch live: Trump delivers commencement address at West Point graduation
WEST POINT, New York His relationship with top military officials strained, President Donald Trump on Saturday will address the graduating class at the U.S. Military Academy against a backdrop of urgent questions about the role of soldiers in a civil society. DETAILS: Trump addresses West Point grads amid tension with militaryWatch live coverage:
Coast Guard Academy faulted on response to racial incidents
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy failed to properly address complaints of racial harassment, including the use of racial slurs by cadets, according to the Department of Homeland Securitys inspector general. The Coast Guard Academy said it has agreed to implement changes including mandatory training for academy personnel and cadets involved in instances of harassment or hate, mandatory training to cadets on how to recognize harassing behavior, and investigating and documenting any harassment involving race or ethnicity. The Coast Guard, and its academy, are steadfast and enduring in its commitment to build an inclusive environment, free of harassment, and this extends to the highest levels of our service," the academy said in a statement. One of the nations smallest service academies, the Coast Guard Academy is overseen by Homeland Security, unlike others such as the U.S. Military Academy and the Naval Academy, which are run by the Defense Department. The Coast Guard said it implemented several changes after that report, including additional training for supervisors and managers on discrimination, harassment and bullying policies.
West Point preps for graduation, some in class test positive
At some point, they had to come back to campus, academy spokesman Lt. Col. Christopher Ophardt said Wednesday. Ophardt said 1.5% tested positive, which works out to about 17 people, and none showed symptoms. The rest of the class has been divided into four groups of roughly 275, and their health is being monitored. Presidents routinely speak at West Point commencements. West Point plans to bring the other three classes back for summer training in July and to welcome members of the class of 2024 that same month.