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House Passes Antisemitism Awareness Act Amid College Protests, Sparking Debate on Free Speech
The House of Representatives passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act on Wednesday in a 320-91 vote, amid ongoing unrest and protests on college campuses across the country. The bipartisan bill, led by Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and co-sponsored by 15 Democrats, requires the Department of Education to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism when enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws. 
The House of Representatives passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act on Wednesday in a 320-91 vote, amid ongoing unrest and protests on college campuses across the country. The bipartisan bill, led by Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and co-sponsored by 15 Democrats, requires the Department of Education to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism when enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws. -
Arizona's 160-Year-Old Abortion Ban Faces Repeal as Democrats Secure Crucial Republican Support
The Arizona Senate is expected to vote on Wednesday to repeal the state's near-total ban on abortion, which dates back to 1864 and was recently upheld by the state's Supreme Court. The historic vote comes after the state House narrowly approved the repeal last week, with three Republicans joining all 29 Democrats in the chamber to advance the measure. 
The Arizona Senate is expected to vote on Wednesday to repeal the state's near-total ban on abortion, which dates back to 1864 and was recently upheld by the state's Supreme Court. The historic vote comes after the state House narrowly approved the repeal last week, with three Republicans joining all 29 Democrats in the chamber to advance the measure. -
Majority of Americans See TikTok as China's Tool to Influence Public Opinion: Poll
The poll, conducted as Washington moves closer to potentially banning the app, found that 58% of respondents agreed with the statement that the Chinese government uses TikTok to "influence American public opinion." Only 13% disagreed, while the rest were unsure or did not answer the question. 
The poll, conducted as Washington moves closer to potentially banning the app, found that 58% of respondents agreed with the statement that the Chinese government uses TikTok to "influence American public opinion." Only 13% disagreed, while the rest were unsure or did not answer the question. -
Trump Leaves Abortion Prosecution and Pregnancy Monitoring Up to States, Sparking Controversy
In a recent interview with Time Magazine, former President Donald Trump reignited the contentious debate surrounding abortion rights in the United States. When asked about his stance on states prosecuting women for having abortions beyond the legal limits and monitoring their pregnancies, Trump maintained that these decisions should be left to individual states. 
In a recent interview with Time Magazine, former President Donald Trump reignited the contentious debate surrounding abortion rights in the United States. When asked about his stance on states prosecuting women for having abortions beyond the legal limits and monitoring their pregnancies, Trump maintained that these decisions should be left to individual states. -
DEA to Reclassify Marijuana as Schedule III Drug, Easing Federal Restrictions
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. 
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. -
House Democrats Vow to Shield Speaker Mike Johnson from Marjorie Taylor Greene's Ouster Attempt
House Democratic leaders have announced their intention to protect House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's, R-Ga., efforts to remove him from power. 
House Democratic leaders have announced their intention to protect House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's, R-Ga., efforts to remove him from power. -
Judge Fines Donald Trump $9,000 for Violating Gag Order, Threatens Jail Time in Hush Money Trial
Justice Juan Merchan of New York has fined former U.S. President Donald Trump $9,000 for contempt of court and warned of potential jail time if he continues to violate the gag order. The ruling comes after prosecutors accused Trump of violating the judge's restrictions on commenting about witnesses and jurors in nine online statements. 
Justice Juan Merchan of New York has fined former U.S. President Donald Trump $9,000 for contempt of court and warned of potential jail time if he continues to violate the gag order. The ruling comes after prosecutors accused Trump of violating the judge's restrictions on commenting about witnesses and jurors in nine online statements. -
Donald Trump's Courthouse Birthday Wish to Melania Labeled 'Inappropriate' and 'Selfish' by Ex-Aide Grisham
Former aide Stephanie Grisham has claimed that Donald Trump's recent birthday message to his wife, Melania Trump, was more of a "performance for voters" than a genuine display of affection. The former president wished Melania a happy 54th birthday on Friday, April 26, while outside the courthouse where his hush money trial is taking place. 
Former aide Stephanie Grisham has claimed that Donald Trump's recent birthday message to his wife, Melania Trump, was more of a "performance for voters" than a genuine display of affection. The former president wished Melania a happy 54th birthday on Friday, April 26, while outside the courthouse where his hush money trial is taking place. -
Nationwide Campus Protests Over Gaza War Lead to Hundreds of Student Arrests Across US
As the war in Gaza continues to escalate, with the death toll mounting, protests have erupted across college campuses in the United States, leading to hundreds of student arrests and growing tensions between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators. 
As the war in Gaza continues to escalate, with the death toll mounting, protests have erupted across college campuses in the United States, leading to hundreds of student arrests and growing tensions between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators. -
RFK Jr. Threatens Legal Action Against TikTok Ban, Calls It a "Smoke Screen" and Unconstitutional
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to challenge a potential TikTok ban in the United States, arguing that the move is unconstitutional and a "smoke screen" for other issues. In a statement on social media platform X, Kennedy wrote, "Don't be fooled - the TikTok ban is not about China harvesting your data. That's a smoke screen." 
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to challenge a potential TikTok ban in the United States, arguing that the move is unconstitutional and a "smoke screen" for other issues. In a statement on social media platform X, Kennedy wrote, "Don't be fooled - the TikTok ban is not about China harvesting your data. That's a smoke screen."
