Students at Carnegie Mellon University are raising concerns about free speech on campus after a politically charged message aimed at President Donald Trump was painted over — twice — on a campus landmark known as “The Fence.

Hours before President Donald Trump was scheduled to arrive at Carnegie Mellon University, the school administration early Tuesday ordered the painting over of a provocative anti-Trump message written by student Democrats on The Fence,

The inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit held Tuesday at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), organized by Republican Sen. Dave McCormick,

Students and community members at Carnegie Mellon University are pushing back against the National AI and Energy Summit planned at CMU on July 15.

During the visit, President Trump will be joined by Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick, who is hosting the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit. It looks to bring together the top leaders in the energy, AI, global investment, labor, and trade sectors, and government officials.

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While on Carnegie Mellon University’s campus on Monday, Channel 11 saw police officers and other crews making preparations for the Energy and Innovation Summit.

The country’s leaders in innovation, technology, energy and artificial intelligence are set to meet at Carnegie Mellon University on Tuesday for the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit.