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A U.S. District Court judge in Nevada took a decisive step on August 21, 2025, against the companies behind schemes like IM Mastery Academy and their leaders. This isn't a final judgment, but a "preliminary injunction"—a powerful legal tool designed to press pause on alleged illegal activity while a case is being decided. Think of it as a legal freeze-frame that prevents further harm to consumers. What's Happening in the Case? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Nevada have filed a complaint alleging that the defendants, including Chris and Isis Terry, ran a multi-level marketing (MLM) business that used false or baseless earnings claims to sell training on financial markets. According to the FTC, this scheme has caused over $1.2 billion in harm to consumers since 2018. The defendants allegedly targeted young people, using social media to flaunt luxurious lifestyles to draw them in. The preliminary injunction is a direct response to these a...

You may have seen the recent news that the Justice Department and the U.S. Naval Academy are officially ending the use of race in admissions. This follows a lawsuit challenging the practice and marks a significant shift in how the prestigious institution selects its future leaders. Predictably, this news has brought out some old, tired arguments. You may hear claims that Black midshipmen were only admitted because of their race and, as a result, they can't handle the academy's rigorous demands and fail to graduate. This narrative is powerful, but it crumbles when you look at the actual numbers. The Claim: Black Midshipmen Don't Graduate. The Reality: The Data Shows High Success. The idea that a significant number of Black midshipmen "wash out" is not supported by facts. In reality, their success rate is nearly identical to that of their white peers. According to statistics from College Factual on six-year graduation rates at the Naval Academy: Black/Af...

This afternoon the President congratulated the winners of the proud three-way rivalry between the Army, Navy and Air Force Academy football teams. Noting the presence of Superintendent of the Air Force Academy, Lieutenant General Michael Gould, and the Air Force Chief of Staff, General Norton Schwartz, he gave all appropriate respect to the players who serve their country: Most of all, though, I want to congratulate the cadets who are standing behind me. Until this year, no one on this team knew what it felt like to beat Army, to beat Navy, to visit the White House, and to earn football bragging rights over the other branches. Now you know the feeling. (Applause.) They also know what it feels like not just to be a good service academy team, but to be a good team, period. Put up 350 rushing yards against Oklahoma. Finished 9-4 after what Coach Calhoun called the toughest schedule a service academy ever played. And to cap it all off, to win in a bowl game against Georgia Tech...