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Johnson, GOP lawmakers heckled at combative Columbia event

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican lawmakers were repeatedly and loudly heckled during a combative press conference at Columbia University on Wednesday as they gathered to condemn...

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Abbott says pro-Palestine protesters at UT Austin ‘belong in jail’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said the pro-Palestine protesters on the University of Texas at Austin campus “belong in jail” and that arrests were being made. “Arrests being made right now & will...

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Dozens arrested at USC protests

Dozens of student protesters at the University of Southern California (USC) were arrested Wednesday night amid escalating tensions on college campuses throughout the country over the ongoing war in...

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Omar says Johnson stirring up 'anger and hate' with Columbia visit

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) took aim at Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) visit to Columbia University on Wednesday, saying he was creating more “anger and hate” by making the visit. “This is a man who is...

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Texas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after mass arrest at UT Austin pro-Palestine...

After Texas state troopers arrested more than 50 people at a University of Texas at Austin protest this week, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is facing accusations that the state went too far. Police in riot...

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100-plus arrested when protesters, police clash at Emerson College in Boston

More than 100 people were arrested overnight after a pro-Palestinian protest broke out at Emerson College. Boston police said in a statement 108 people were arrested, with four injuries among police...

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Battleground state Pennsylvania gets first electric school buses funded by...

Pennsylvania received its first electric school buses funded by the Biden administration Thursday, an effort in the critical battleground state that is expected to highlight the president’s climate...

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DeSantis warns of potential expulsion for student protesters in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is warning college students in his state that they could be expelled if they engage in unsanctioned protests on campuses. “At places like Columbia and Yale, Hamas...

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DC students, faculty launch combined pro-Palestine protest at GWU

Students and faculty from colleges and universities around the D.C. area launched a combined demonstration at the George Washington University (GWU) campus early Thursday, continuing national protests...

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USC cancels main commencement ceremony after nixing valedictorian's speech

The University of Southern California (USC) has canceled its main commencement ceremony amid criticism over its decision to nix its pro-Palestinian valedictorian’s speech.  The school announced on...

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Pro-Palestinian Columbia students file civil rights complaint against school

Pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the school for discrimination against Gaza protesters and students from Palestine.   Palestine Legal filed...

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Texas prosecutor declines to charge student protesters arrested at UT Austin

University of Texas (UT) at Austin demonstrators arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest Wednesday will not be charged, Travis County Attorney Delia Garza’s office confirmed Thursday. The...

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After mass arrest, UT Austin split over role of police in pro-Palestine protests

AUSTIN — The day after 57 people were arrested during protests on the University of Texas at Austin campus, students are divided over the police crackdown.  On Thursday, like the previous day,...

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White House shuts down GOP calls to bring in National Guard for college protests

The White House punted on Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) demand for President Biden to call in the National Guard to college campuses amid mass protests over the Israel-Hamas war on Thursday. Johnson...

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Pro-Palestinian student protests highlight lessons learned from past...

The pro-Palestinian protesters making themselves heard at universities across the country see their demonstrations as part of a tradition of anti-war activism on campus.   Hundreds of students have...

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