We’re Jewish students at Columbia arrested for protesting Israel’s war
When we accepted our admissions letters to Columbia University, we never expected to be marched out of our school in zip ties by the NYPD.
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LA mayor on cancelation of USC commencement: 'That was the decision that they had to make'
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) said the University of Southern California (USC) officials needed to make a decision about commencement based on safety. USC canceled its main commencement ceremony amid the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests and backlash the school received after
Sanders says there's not 'any doubt' what Netanyahu is doing now is 'ethnic cleansing'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) took aim at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again on Sunday, saying that Israel's actions in Gaza are "ethnic cleansing." Sanders reiterated his familiar call on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday to hold Netanyahu responsible for
Fetterman decries college campus 'pup tents for Hamas'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) ripped into the pro-Palestinian protests roiling college campuses, calling the encampment demonstrations "pup tents" for militant group Hamas. "Now, of course, it's a great American value to protest, but I don't believe living in a pup tent for
JD Vance rips Biden administration for 'micromanaging' Israel's wartime effort
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) on Sunday criticized the Biden administration for its tone towards Israel's wartime efforts in Gaza, arguing the U.S. is more focused on "micromanaging" Israel than securing the release of the hostages still held by militant group Hamas. "If you want to
Graham predicts Supreme Court will send Trump presidential immunity case to lower courts
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) predicted Sunday that the Supreme Court will send former President Trump's immunity case back to the lower courts. "Well, I think the court's gonna find that presidential immunity exists for President Trump like every other president, but you got to
Margaret Brennan presses McConnell over Trump reelection, Ukraine aid
CBS News anchor Margaret Brennan on Sunday pressed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on how he plans to handle former President Trump's opposing views if he is reelected, given the two Republicans' differences on Ukraine aid. Brennan, speaking with McConnell in an
This obscure procedure can restore majority rule in the House of Representatives
Reforms to enhance democracy in the House should begin with greater use of discharge petitions.
Could sending an Israeli and an Arab to the moon spark peace on Earth?
Recent events in the Middle East and the reaction to them globally suggest that a joint American-Israeli-Arab mission to the moon is needed now more than ever.
Why your Google search results may look different
Next time you turn to Google with a question, you may be given an "experimental" answer.
NBC caps off White House Correspondents Weekend at residence of French Ambassador
The champagne was flowing, and music was thumping at the residence of French Ambassador late into Saturday night as Comcast Universal and NBC capped off a busy White House Correspondents Weekend with the company's annual after party. The elegant affair featured decadent Hors
Sick of political text messages? Here's how to stop them
Candidates and causes you didn't even know had your phone number may be blowing up your phone asking for your vote or your money.
Biden should make an example of Columbia University by cutting off its financial aid
The Department of Education has agreements with every university in the country where students receive federal student financial aid. Nondiscrimination is a condition for receiving that aid.
McConnell says university presidents 'need to get control' of campus protests
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Sunday declined to say if he would bring in the National Guard to college campuses amid the mass pro-Palestinian protests, arguing college presidents should be the "first line of defense." Asked on CBS News's "Face the Nation"
Tornadoes devastate Oklahoma amid threat of severe storms from Missouri to Texas
Numerous tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma and other parts of the Midwest over the weekend, leveling homes and buildings as severe storms continue to threaten the region. Dozens of tornadoes began Friday in at least six states, with twisters hitting multiple parts of Oklahoma,
Waste not, want not: How methane biogases can help us reach our climate goals
How can the U.S. meet its 30x30 methane goal? Tapping America’s massive organic waste streams as a renewable energy resource.
Rick Scott calls for Columbia resignations, donors to withhold funds as protests rage
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called for donations to stop and for resignations of officials at Columbia University amid protests gaining steam at college campuses around the nation. “If you’re a donor to Columbia University, stop,” Scott said in an interview that aired Sunday on
Ukraine throws wrench in warming US-China ties
Recent breakthroughs in U.S.-China ties are already starting to fray over Beijing’s support for Russia in Ukraine. Despite renewed communications between Washington and Beijing, championed since late last year, the U.S. is angry about China’s growing role in the Russia-Ukraine
UAW’s Latest Labor Victory Is a Huge Climate Win, Too
Angel Gomez, a second-shift underbody mechanic at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was on the line when United Auto Workers won the factory union election . “I heard hollering,” said Gomez, as the news broke through the shop floor on Thursday, April 18. “There
Squad scores with Summer Lee win, but faces a long primary calendar
Rep. Summer Lee’s primary victory over a more moderate Democrat in Pennsylvania this week offered a jolt of momentum for progressives and dialed up the urgency for those targeting the “Squad.” It was a promising result for fellow Squad members, especially Democratic Reps.
Here are Biden and Trump's paths to victory in the Electoral College
The 2024 general election is heating up, with President Biden and former President Trump traveling the country as their parties’ presumptive nominees. Both candidates have made several stops in the key battleground states already and will be a regular presence there for the
Biden crackdown on power plants expected to speed shift away from coal
The Biden administration's crackdown on power plants' planet-warming emissions will accelerate a shift away from coal, and potentially speed the U.S.'s adoption of renewable energy sources. The administration this past week announced a new rule that will require coal plants and
SNL star Colin Jost roasts politicians, praises journalists at correspondents' dinner
Saturday Night Live (SNL) star Colin Jost roasted politicians and praised journalists at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night, bringing humor at a time of political tension at home and deadly conflicts overseas. Jost, 41, kicked off his
RFK Jr. hits back after Trump's 'barely coherent' rant
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hit back at former President Trump following his “barely coherent” rant on TruthSocial Friday night targeting the Independent presidential candidate. “When frightened men take to social media they risk descending into vitriol, which makes them sound
Biden pokes fun at Trump, age critiques at correspondents’ dinner
President Biden brushed off critiques about his age at what could be his last White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner as the incumbent campaigns for another four years in the Oval Office. “The 2024 election is in full swing. And yes, age is an issue. I’m a grown man
Blinken to travel to Saudi Arabia to discuss cease-fire efforts
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Saudi Arabia next week to discuss cease-fire efforts, the State Department said on Saturday. Blinken's trip on Monday comes as Egypt, Qatar, Israel and Hamas have not managed to reach a cease-fire and the release of hostages
Former judge calls Pecker an 'outstanding' first witness in Trump trial
Florida Judge Jeff Swartz praised ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker as an “outstanding” first witness in former President Trump’s hush money trial, stating he was “incredibly credible.” “I think David pecker was an outstanding choice for the first witness,” Swartz
Demonstrators protest media coverage of Israel-Hamas war at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Demonstrators are protesting media coverage of the Israel-Hamas war at this year’s White House Correspondents' Association dinner attended by President Biden, top government officials and journalists who cover them. Protestors are criticizing President Biden's administration's
Around 100 pro-Palestinian protestors arrested at Northeastern University
Around 100 protestors were arrested at Northeastern University on Saturday morning amid a pro-Palestine protest, according to the university. Northeastern University said the school’s police department along with local law enforcement started clearing an “unauthorized
Trump rips Romney as 'total loser' while endorsing a potential replacement
Former President Trump went after Utah Sen. Mitt Romney (R) and endorsed his possible replacement in a post on Truth Social Saturday. “Trent Staggs is 100% MAGA, and is running to fill The Mitt Romney, a Total Loser, Seat as the next Senator from the Great State of Utah!” Trump
Sunday shows preview: College protests over war in Gaza take center stage
The rise of pro-Palestinian protests that have sprung up at college campuses across the nation will likely be the focus of this week’s Sunday news shows. The protests, focused on aversion to Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza and abating the humanitarian crisis in the region,
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized for testing after return to New York jail
Ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized for a bevy of tests after returning to a New York jail shortly after the state’s highest court overturned his 2020 rape and sexual assault conviction, according to his attorney. Weinstein’s 2020 conviction was overturned in New
White House Correspondents’ guests prepare for the night at annual Garden Brunch
The annual White House Correspondents’ Garden Brunch welcomed hundreds of guests at the Beall-Washington House on Saturday as many squeezed in one last get together before the main event later in the evening. Celebrities, journalists, politicians and even a local social media
It’s time to be clear-eyed about the deceptive Gaza encampment movement
It is impossible to square the statements of those actually in the encampments with the euphemistic labels outsiders are putting on them.
Jonah Goldberg dubs Harris 'Biden's worst political decision'
Conservative columnist Jonah Goldberg dubbed Vice President Kamala Harris as President Biden’s “worst political decision” of his presidency in Saturday comments. Goldberg made the argument during a panel discussion on CNN’s “The Chris Wallace Show.” CNN anchor Wallace was
With the aid battle won in Washington, we must help Ukraine win the war’s next phase
The additional U.S. aid, on top of Europe’s significant contributions, gives Ukraine new hope in the war. The ultimate goal should be setting the conditions in 2024 for Ukraine to launch another major counteroffensive sometime in early 2025.
Russia targets Ukrainian energy sector in latest round of attacks
Russia has launched missiles toward Ukraine in attacks that appear to be targeting the country’s energy sector, officials said. Ukraine’s air force said Saturday that Russia launched 34 missiles and they were able to intercede and shoot down 21 of them, The Associated Press
NTSB to investigate freight train derailment on Arizona-New Mexico border
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), along with other federal authorities, is investigating Friday's freight train derailment on the Arizona-New Mexico border. The BNSF freight train was carrying gasoline and odorless propane when it derailed near Manuelito, New
Will the Supreme Court crown King Donald?
No wonder the public perceives the justices not as jurists but as politicians in robes.
US intel signals Putin not directly to blame for Navalny’s untimely death: Reports
U.S. intelligence agencies signal that Russian President Vladimir Putin may not have planned for Alexei Navalny to have died when he did, a new report said. The Wall Street Journal report said U.S. agencies have determined that Putin likely didn’t order Navalny to be killed in
Joe Biden’s climate grand slam is undoing Trump’s foul play
Biden has grounded effective action in what the science tells us about the climate disasters cascading before our eyes.
Ships from Turkey with humanitarian aid for Gaza denied right to sail, flags removed
Ships with an aim to sail from Turkey to Gaza with humanitarian aid have been denied the right to sail, according to The Associated Press. “On Thursday afternoon, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition was contacted by the Guinea Bissau International Ships Registry (GBISR), requesting
Harris addresses criticism of her laugh: ‘Don’t be confined to other people’s perception’
Vice President Harris opened up about criticism over her laugh in an upcoming interview. Harris, in an interview with "The Drew Barrymore Show" that will air Monday, acknowledged that people often like to make fun of public figures when they trip or fall, and then mentioned the
RFK Jr.: Interview excerpt of him saying there is 'no vaccine that is safe and effective' is 'misused'
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said an interview excerpt of him saying there is “no vaccine that is safe and effective” has been “misused” Friday. “I made that statement on Lex Fridman[’s] podcast,” Kennedy said on HBO's “Real Time with Bill Maher”
Why is David Pecker still in Trump’s good graces?
Donald Trump has many enemies – or so he says. But it seems that David Pecker, the ex-National Enquirer publisher and lead witness in the Manhattan district attorney’s case against the former president who has an immunity agreement with the very prosecutors targeting Trump,
The federal government is abusing its power to target private-sector education providers
Efforts by the federal government to target private-sector opponents have seemed to follow a clear pattern
Here are the House incumbents not running for reelection in 2024
A number of incumbent House lawmakers have announced they will not seek another term in office. The announcements ring in a likely season of retirement decisions, as Democrats and Republicans weigh their futures and seek to give their potential successors time to campaign.