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Tensions Escalate at Top US Universities Amid Arrests of Pro-Palestinian Protesters and Mounting Clashes
Tensions have reached a boiling point at several top United States universities, including Columbia University, New York University (NYU), and Yale, as pro-Palestinian demonstrations and arrests escalate in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Tensions have reached a boiling point at several top United States universities, including Columbia University, New York University (NYU), and Yale, as pro-Palestinian demonstrations and arrests escalate in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. -
Supreme Court Grapples with Constitutionality of Criminalizing Homelessness in Grants Pass v. Johnson
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared divided on Monday as it heard arguments in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, a case that could have sweeping implications for the record number of people living in tents and cars across the country. The U.S. Supreme Court appeared divided on Monday as it heard arguments in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, a case that could have sweeping implications for the record number of people living in tents and cars across the country. -
Michael Cohen Mocks Donald Trump's Alleged Courtroom Flatulence Ahead of Hush Money Trial Testimony
As Donald Trump's hush money trial continues, his former lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, has taken to social media to mock the ex-president's alleged courtroom etiquette. Rumors have been circulating that Trump has been passing gas during the proceedings, causing a noticeable odor in the courtroom. As Donald Trump's hush money trial continues, his former lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, has taken to social media to mock the ex-president's alleged courtroom etiquette. Rumors have been circulating that Trump has been passing gas during the proceedings, causing a noticeable odor in the courtroom. -
Tennessee Governor Criticizes Volkswagen Workers' Decision to Unionize, Sparking Debate
In the wake of a landslide union vote at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee has stirred controversy by stating that the workers made a mistake in their decision to unionize under the United Auto Workers (UAW). In the wake of a landslide union vote at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee has stirred controversy by stating that the workers made a mistake in their decision to unionize under the United Auto Workers (UAW). -
Dozens Arrested at Yale in Pro-Palestinian Protest Amid Heightened Campus Tensions
Tensions on U.S. college campuses, already high since the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, escalated into direct confrontations at Yale University, resulting in the arrest of at least 40 protesters during a pro-Palestinian rally. Yale Police Chief Anthony Campbell confirmed that those arrested are facing charges of trespassing, a Class A misdemeanor, and would be released following processing. Tensions on U.S. college campuses, already high since the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, escalated into direct confrontations at Yale University, resulting in the arrest of at least 40 protesters during a pro-Palestinian rally. Yale Police Chief Anthony Campbell confirmed that those arrested are facing charges of trespassing, a Class A misdemeanor, and would be released following processing. -
Marjorie Taylor Greene Threatens to Oust House Speaker Mike Johnson Over Ukraine Aid Package
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R., Ga.) has intensified her efforts to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) from his position, demanding that he either resign or face a vote for his ouster following the passage of a $95 billion foreign aid package that includes $61 billion for Ukraine and regional partners. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R., Ga.) has intensified her efforts to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) from his position, demanding that he either resign or face a vote for his ouster following the passage of a $95 billion foreign aid package that includes $61 billion for Ukraine and regional partners. -
Senate Passes Controversial FISA Reauthorization Bill Despite Privacy Concerns
The U.S. Senate passed a controversial bill to extend government spy powers for another two years, capping a tumultuous journey through Congress just hours after the midnight Friday expiration date. The bill passed 60-34 through the upper chamber with bipartisan support, despite opposition from a coalition of senators on the far left and right of their parties, including Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Mike Lee, R-Utah. The U.S. Senate passed a controversial bill to extend government spy powers for another two years, capping a tumultuous journey through Congress just hours after the midnight Friday expiration date. The bill passed 60-34 through the upper chamber with bipartisan support, despite opposition from a coalition of senators on the far left and right of their parties, including Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Mike Lee, R-Utah. -
Jury Selection Completed in Trump's Hush Money Trial Amid Tense Day in Court
Jury selection in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial concluded on Friday, with six alternates selected to serve alongside the panel of 12 jurors, paving the way for opening statements to begin on Monday. The completion of the jury came amid a tense day in court, with two jurors breaking down in tears and three being excused after expressing anxiety about being on the case. Jury selection in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial concluded on Friday, with six alternates selected to serve alongside the panel of 12 jurors, paving the way for opening statements to begin on Monday. The completion of the jury came amid a tense day in court, with two jurors breaking down in tears and three being excused after expressing anxiety about being on the case. -
House Democrats Help Advance GOP's $95B Foreign Aid Package Amid Conservative Opposition
House Democrats helped Republican leaders advance legislation to provide billions in stalled security funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on Thursday, steering the measures closer toward passage this weekend. House Democrats helped Republican leaders advance legislation to provide billions in stalled security funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on Thursday, steering the measures closer toward passage this weekend. -
Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Ouster Over Ukraine Aid Vote, Defies Calls to Resign
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing a growing revolt within his own party as he prepares to introduce a Ukraine funding proposal this week, a move that has further inflamed his former allies' efforts to oust him from power. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing a growing revolt within his own party as he prepares to introduce a Ukraine funding proposal this week, a move that has further inflamed his former allies' efforts to oust him from power.