Columbia anti-Israel protesters seize Hamilton Hall following failed negotiations
Anti-Israel protesters at Columbia University in New York City took control of one of the buildings on campus early Tuesday morning after defying orders to disperse from their encampment on campus. University officials gave protesters a 2 p.m. Monday deadline to leave the encampment after talks between the administration and protesters broke down, with the […]
NATO chief admits alliance failed Ukraine in time of need
STOLTENBERG: ‘ALLIES HAVE NOT DELIVERED’: During an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg did everything short of making a formal apology for the failure of allies to follow through on promised aid that left Ukraine outgunned and at the mercy of Russia over the past six months of the war. […]
Trump New York trial: Testimony resumes as judge prepares gag order ruling
Donald Trump will be back in a New York criminal court on Tuesday, when a banker who played a role in the hush money payment to a porn star will resume testimony over his links to the former president’s ex-attorney and fixer, Michael Cohen. On Friday, testimony ended with Gary Farro, a senior managing director […]
Mike Johnson shores up relationship with Trump as ouster threat looms
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is working to stay in the good graces of former President Donald Trump as he attempts to defuse a possible rebellion by his right flank in the House. Trump has repeatedly voiced support for Johnson as hard-liners, upset by a series of deals Johnson cut in the last month, weigh whether […]
Cornyn steps up fundraising in battle with Thune to become Senate GOP leader
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) has raised $18.3 million this cycle to help boost Republican Senate incumbents and hopefuls, raising more than Sen. John Thune (R-SD) as both men compete to become the next Senate Republican leader. Both senators are working to raise money as they compete for the votes of their conference after Senate Minority […]
New York state district attorney blames ‘work stress’ for berating police officer in apology video
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley released a video apologizing for her behavior and interaction with a police officer during a traffic stop last week. Doorley cited “work stress” and a “frightening medical concern” of her husband as the impetus for her behavior. “Last Monday, I failed you and the standards that I hold myself […]
The inherently undemocratic administrative state
If you are having trouble keeping track of all the major regulations President Joe Biden has issued recently, you’re not alone. In just the past two weeks, the Biden administration has functionally banned all coal power plants, forced college women to accept men in their locker rooms and dorm rooms, and empowered government regulators to […]
ADL slams Northwestern University’s agreement with anti-Israel protesters: ‘Reprehensible’
Northwestern University announced on Monday that it had reached an agreement with anti-Israel protesters, leading to condemnation from the Anti-Defamation League, which called the agreement “reprehensible” and “dangerous.” The university’s agreement with protesters allows protests to continue through June 1, with no tents permitted, except for an “aid tent,” and only faculty, students, and staff […]
Father complains about Snow White performer as a ‘man dressed in drag’ at Walt Disney World restaurant: Report
A father of four children reportedly complained about his dining experience at a restaurant at Walt Disney World Resort’s Wilderness Lodge, where they claimed a biological man was dressed as the iconic Evil Queen character from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The unnamed father shared the account of his visit with the theme parks […]
Columbia starts suspending students defying order to vacate protest encampment
Columbia University officials have begun to suspend students who are refusing to comply with its order to disperse anti-Israel encampment protests on campus. The pro-Palestinian protesters have demanded the university divest from Israel, something officials have rejected after negotiations with the student protesters. The protests have garnered national headlines over reports of hostile behavior toward […]