Politics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his presidential campaign are accusing Meta of censorship after his latest campaign ad was blocked on Sunday. Meta maintains it was a mistake.

Amid battle for exposure, RFK Jr. accuses Big Tech of censoring latest ad

Israel blocked Al Jazeera in its country. Now, the news is portraying it from different angles, depending on their political bias.

Partisan media coverage portrays Al Jazeera ban from different angles

China has yet to retaliate for U.S. legislation that either bans or forces the sale of TikTok. But history tells us something is coming.

With TikTok ban, US raises stakes in US-China tit for tat

13 federal judges are refusing to hire Columbia University students from the incoming class of freshman, citing recent protests and ongoing disruptions. The judges wrote a letter to university leadership giving them an ultimatum.

13 federal judges refuse to hire Columbia University grads after protests

The Israeli military seizes control of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt amid talks of a cease-fire.

Israel takes control of Rafah border crossing amid cease-fire talks

After billionaire Jeff Bezos invested millions of dollars into the lab-grown meat industry, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, signed a ban on it.

Florida ban on lab-grown meat comes after Bezos invests millions in industry

Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., announced he is running for re-election in 2024. He is 82, and will be 88 at the end of a potential new term.

Sanders’ reelection bid reignites debate over age limits for elected officials

A poll asked Americans if they believe the U.S. could see a civil war. Many Americans believe that it is not only possible but imminent.

41% of Americans believe the US will see a second civil war in next 5 years: Poll

Scientists are working to cryopreserve corals to help save them from starving to death during the current global bleaching event.

Scientists turn to colder methods to save coral from climate change

After being falsely accused of using whips on Haitian migrants at the southern border, a Border Patrol agent is being awarded by DHS.

Border agent falsely accused of whipping Haitian migrants receives award

Gov. Noem's memoir faces criticism as her claim of meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is questioned, prompting edits before it's release.

Noem’s publisher to cut Kim Jong Un passage from memoir after controversy

Following violent campus protests across the United States, Columbia University has canceled its main commencement ceremony.

In blow to 2024 graduates, Columbia axes main commencement after protests

The Israeli military sends a message to those living in parts of the Gaza border town of Rafah to "evacuate immediately."

Israeli military calls for people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’

A GOP bill would mandate notifying immigration officials when undocumented individuals living in the U.S. try to buy guns illegally.

GOP bill would force immigrants reported to ICE if they illegally try to buy guns

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a potential vice presidential candidate, is facing further backlash for claims in her memoir, "No Going Back."

VP hopeful Kristi Noem faces further backlash for memoir yet to be released

A group of fraternity brothers prevented protesters from removing an American flag and replacing it with a Palestinian flag.

Video of fraternity brothers guarding US flag highlights campus political divide

President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the White House Thursday, May 2, concerning the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests that have led to more than 2,000 arrests across American college campuses in the past two weeks. Biden emphasized that the events challenge two core American principles: the right to free speech and the rule of law, asserting that both must be upheld.

Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech on campus unrest

President Biden sparked controversy after calling Japan 'xenophobic' when it came to immigration. He lumped them alongside Russia, India and China in his critique.

Biden’s ‘xenophobic’ comments about Japan spark backlash at home, overseas

Alabama approved a medical cannabis program in 2021, but it remains unavailable due to ongoing legal issues regarding licenses.

Senate Democrats want to deschedule marijuana as Biden moves to reschedule

Police arrested hundreds of protesters taking part in violent riots on U.S. college campuses — some weren't students.

Police warn of outside agitators, ‘chaos professionals’ co-opting college protests

Arizona's GOP-led Senate has voted to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban, with two Republicans joining the chamber's 14 Democrats.

Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 near-total abortion ban

Officers move in on the campus of UCLA as the LAPD calls the pro-Palestinian encampment an "unlawful gathering."

Police move in on UCLA protesters, call encampment an ‘unlawful gathering’

Lawmakers joined together to pass an antisemitism bill in the House, but it may stall in the Senate where less progress has been made.

Divisive college protests bring out bipartisan unity in Congress

After violent clashes between protesters on Tuesday night, UCLA has canceled classes for Wednesday. The clashes were between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups at a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.

Violence on UCLA campus over war in Gaza forces cancellation of classes