House votes to expand definition of antisemitism amid anti-Israel demonstrations across US
The House of Representatives passed a bill to codify the legal definition of antisemitism for Department of Education anti-discrimination cases.
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Blinken Meets With Netanyahu Amid Gaza Ceasefire Push, Deliberations on Israeli Offensive in Rafah
“We are determined to get a ceasefire that brings the hostages home and to get it now, and the only reason that that wouldn’t be achieved is because of Hamas.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, and War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, on Wednesday as the
Biden campaign leans into Pennsylvania roots to woo critical battleground state voters
Experts discussed whether President Biden's strategy of emphasizing his connection to swing state Pennsylvania will give him an edge in the competitive 2024 matchup he faces with former President Donald Trump in the state.
Arizona Senate Approves Repeal of Near-Total Abortion Ban
Gov. Katie Hobbs has vowed to sign the bill. Arizona’s near-total abortion ban will be repealed just weeks after the state’s Supreme Court ruled it enforceable. The Arizona House narrowly passed the repeal on April 24 as three Republicans joined with Democrats to approve the measure. On May 1, the state Senate followed suit in
Appeals Court Denies Trump’s Bid to Have Judge Merchan Recused
A New York state appeals court denied a request from former President Donald Trump. A New York state appeals court denied a request from former President Donald Trump to have his so-called “hush-money” judge removed. Lawyers for the former president sought a stay in the proceedings and the recusal of Judge Juan Merchan, who is
Adams talks protest busting
With help from Shawn Ness New from New York Happening now: Mayor Eric Adams talked about the reasons why it was time to break up the protests on college campuses. New York has a new secretary of state that will need state Senate approval. New York City’s budget is getting bigger and bigger. Why Attorney
Trump slams ‘weak’ Columbia president after days of campus chaos: ‘She was so afraid’
Former President Trump during a rally in Wisconsin slammed Columbia University President Minouche Shafik as "weak" amid the anti-Israel chaos on campus.