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NYPD Arrests Over 100 Protesters, Including Rep. Ilhan Omar's Daughter, at Columbia University Pro-Palestinian Demonstration
More than 100 people were arrested by the New York Police Department (NYPD) on Thursday at Columbia University, where a pro-Palestinian protest that began a day earlier was dispersed by officers. The arrests, which included Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, Isra Hirsi, came as Columbia University President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik testified before a House committee about the school's response to antisemitism. 
More than 100 people were arrested by the New York Police Department (NYPD) on Thursday at Columbia University, where a pro-Palestinian protest that began a day earlier was dispersed by officers. The arrests, which included Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, Isra Hirsi, came as Columbia University President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik testified before a House committee about the school's response to antisemitism. -
Protesters Arrested at Columbia University Amid Violent Clashes During Anti-Israel Demonstrations
Tensions escalated at Columbia University on Wednesday night as anti-Israel protests turned violent, resulting in the arrest of at least four individuals, according to law enforcement officials. 
Tensions escalated at Columbia University on Wednesday night as anti-Israel protests turned violent, resulting in the arrest of at least four individuals, according to law enforcement officials. -
Mayorkas Impeachment Effort Ends Swiftly as Senate Democrats Rule Charges Unconstitutional
In a series of partisan votes on Wednesday, the Democratic-majority U.S. Senate dismissed impeachment charges against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, bringing a swift end to the GOP's attempt to oust him. 
In a series of partisan votes on Wednesday, the Democratic-majority U.S. Senate dismissed impeachment charges against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, bringing a swift end to the GOP's attempt to oust him. -
Biden Administration Unveils Draft Rules for Revised Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
The Biden administration on Tuesday released the draft text of its retooled plan for widespread student loan forgiveness, laying out proposed regulations that could reduce or eliminate debts for millions of borrowers as soon as this fall. 
The Biden administration on Tuesday released the draft text of its retooled plan for widespread student loan forgiveness, laying out proposed regulations that could reduce or eliminate debts for millions of borrowers as soon as this fall. -
USC Faces Backlash Over Barring Pro-Palestine Valedictorian's Speech Amid Security Fears
The University of Southern California (USC) has drawn fierce criticism from a prominent Muslim civil rights group after barring the valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, from delivering her commencement speech due to security concerns sparked by her social media posts supporting Palestinian statehood. 
The University of Southern California (USC) has drawn fierce criticism from a prominent Muslim civil rights group after barring the valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, from delivering her commencement speech due to security concerns sparked by her social media posts supporting Palestinian statehood. -
House Speaker Mike Johnson Unveils Plan to Fund Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan Amid GOP Divisions
In a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers on Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) unveiled a plan to move foreign aid through the House of Representatives, addressing the pressing needs of Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan while navigating the divisions within the House GOP conference over conditions for providing overseas assistance. 
In a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers on Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) unveiled a plan to move foreign aid through the House of Representatives, addressing the pressing needs of Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan while navigating the divisions within the House GOP conference over conditions for providing overseas assistance. -
U.S. House Speaker Johnson Prioritizes Aid for Israel and Ukraine Amid Iran Conflict
House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to advance a crucial wartime aid package for Israel this week, in response to the recent Iranian attack, while also addressing the ongoing needs in Ukraine. Amidst heightened tensions and political challenges, Johnson is working to navigate the complex landscape of divided support within his party and the urgent demands of international security commitments. 
House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to advance a crucial wartime aid package for Israel this week, in response to the recent Iranian attack, while also addressing the ongoing needs in Ukraine. Amidst heightened tensions and political challenges, Johnson is working to navigate the complex landscape of divided support within his party and the urgent demands of international security commitments. -
Iran Offers Israel Off-Ramp to 'Conclude' Conflict After Launching Drones and Missiles, Warns U.S. to 'Stay Away'
Iran, through its United Nations mission in New York, issued a statement offering Israel a potential way to prevent further escalation following its launch of three waves of projectiles, including suicide drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, at the Jewish state on Saturday night. 
Iran, through its United Nations mission in New York, issued a statement offering Israel a potential way to prevent further escalation following its launch of three waves of projectiles, including suicide drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, at the Jewish state on Saturday night. -
Iran Seizes Israeli-Linked Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Iranian special forces from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship, the MSC Aries, near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, escalating tensions in a region already reeling from the war in Gaza and a recent suspected Israeli strike that killed senior Iranian military officers in Syria. 
Iranian special forces from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship, the MSC Aries, near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, escalating tensions in a region already reeling from the war in Gaza and a recent suspected Israeli strike that killed senior Iranian military officers in Syria. -
DNC Funded Biden's Legal Fees in Classified Documents Probe, Contradicting Campaign's Stance on Trump
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) spent more than $1.5 million on legal fees for President Biden during special counsel Robert Hur's probe into his handling of classified documents, according to campaign finance records and sources familiar with the matter. This revelation comes as Biden's campaign has recently attacked former President Donald Trump for using campaign funds to cover his own legal expenses. 
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) spent more than $1.5 million on legal fees for President Biden during special counsel Robert Hur's probe into his handling of classified documents, according to campaign finance records and sources familiar with the matter. This revelation comes as Biden's campaign has recently attacked former President Donald Trump for using campaign funds to cover his own legal expenses.
