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‘No credibility’: Critics cry foul as colleges press for free speech amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Universities are facing allegations of hypocrisy over their calls for a free exchange of ideas on campus amid the Israel-Gaza conflict, with some saying how colleges have dealt with free speech controversies before puts them in a tough position to turn down the current tension. Colleges have come under fire during the bloodshed, receiving condemnation...

Biden move to lift Venezuela oil sanctions meets criticism from Manchin, Republicans

The Biden administration’s decision to lift sanctions on Venezuelan oil is garnering pushback from energy and foreign policy hawks. The administration announced late Wednesday that it would temporarily ease sanctions on oil and gas, as well as gold, in Venezuela after the country recently agreed to election reforms. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government agreed to reforms...

Progressive calls for cease-fire fuel Democratic divisions over Israel

Progressive members of Congress are increasing their calls for a cease-fire and upping pressure on President Biden amid the Israel-Hamas war, highlighting differences within the Democratic Party as the president made a wartime trip overseas to show support for Israel. While Republicans struggle to elect a Speaker of the House from their ranks, Democrats' own...

Biden’s ‘bear hug diplomacy’ in Israel risks stoking anger in Arab world

The Arab world is erupting in anger over the war between Hamas and Israel, and President Biden's visit to Tel Aviv this week appears to have only amplified resentment over America’s role in the region. Tensions burst wide open this week after an explosion at a Gaza hospital killed hundreds of people, overshadowing Biden’s trip...

Jim Banks calls for Appropriations Chair Kay Granger to ‘lose her gavel’ over opposition to Jordan

Rep. Jim Banks slammed House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger for voting against GOP speaker nominee Jim Jordan, who lost his second ballot for the speakership Wednesday.

Jewish Americans on edge amid growing anti-Israel hostility: ‘Coordinated effort’

Jewish Americans have been repeatedly targeted over their religion and ties to Israel amid the country's war with Hamas, with threats to synagogues remaining at the forefront.

Exasperated Republican governor moves to beef up border security: ‘we’re the only ones doing anything’

Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire announces a new task force paid by state funds to se secure his state's northern border with Canada.

Jordan set to hold third-round speaker vote today, but path to a majority is rocky

Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is teeing up a third round vote for House Speaker on Friday morning.

House hardline conservatives have no regrets after ousting McCarthy, blast ‘speaker light’ proposal

The House Republicans who ousted Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the speakership were pressed on whether they felt responsible for the possible Democrat-backed deal to expand the interim speaker's power.

Hidden camera video shows Texas law firm advising teachers how to ‘circumvent’ CRT ban: watchdog group

A media watchdog group has released a video that it says shows Texas attorneys giving advice to school administrators on how to circumvent CRT laws at a taxpayer-funded event.

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