Anti-Israel Activist Says Calls for ‘Intifada’ are ‘Not Hate Speech’ During Senate Anti-Semitism Hearing

An Arab-American activist invited by Senate Democrats to testify at an anti-Semitism hearing on Tuesday defended calls for “intifada” and praise for Hamas “martyrs” on college campuses, telling lawmakers these chants are “not hate speech.” Maya Berry, the executive director of the Arab American Institute, said such calls were ambiguous and could “mean different [things].”

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Cornel West Can’t Appear on Ballot

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court said his campaign lacked the required affidavits for 14 of his 19 presidential electors. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling that independent presidential candidate Cornel West will not appear on the key battleground state’s ballot for the November election. The ruling, issued in a one-page order on

Judge Denies RFK Jr.’s Bid to Withdraw From Wisconsin Ballot

The judge ruled that Wisconsin statutes indicate that once a candidate files valid nomination papers, they must remain on the ballot unless they die. A Wisconsin judge has rejected former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s request to have his name removed from the state’s general election ballot, opening the door for a possible

Senate voting on IVF package as Democrats look to corner GOP

Washington — The Senate is voting Tuesday on legislation to protect access to IVF as Democrats look to draw attention to Republicans’ positions on the issue following former President Donald Trump’s statements supporting the fertility treatments. The package, called the Right to IVF Act, centers on a right to receive and provide IVF services, while

Speaker Johnson Says He’ll Try to Pass Stopgap Spending Bill Despite Opposition

WASHINGTON—House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on Sept. 17 that his conference would stick with a temporary government funding proposal that includes an election security bill, which Democrats oppose, prolonging a Congressional impasse that could result in a government shutdown. House Republicans have demanded that a continuing resolution (CR) to temporarily fund the government after

Trump touts World Liberty Financial crypto exchange, but questions remain

With $5.6 billion in losses due to cryptocurrency fraud, how can you protect yourself? | On Your Sid With $5.6 billion in losses due to cryptocurrency fraud, how can you protect yourself? | On Your Sid 04:31 Former President Donald Trump on Monday announced his latest business venture, a cryptocurrency platform called World Liberty Financial that will

Suspicious letters with unknown substance sent to election officials, feds say

The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating a series of suspicious letters, some of which contained an unknown substance, sent to election officials nationwide, the agencies confirmed Tuesday. The Associated Press reported powder-containing packages were sent to secretaries of state and state election offices in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Wyoming, citing