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April 21, 2024

UN newsletter exposed for sharing ways to protest in US against Israel on Tax Day

United Nations’ NGO Action News shared links leading protesters to sites promoting civil disobedience by creating blockades around the nation during protests against Israel April 15.

April 21, 2024

On this day in history, April 21, 1836, Texans rout Mexican army on San Jacinto River: 'Remember the Alamo!'

In the Texas War for Independence, the battle fought on the banks of the San Jacinto River saw 800 texans battle 1200 Mexican soldiers. General Sam Houston cried, "Remember the Alamo!"

April 20, 2024

Rise of anti-Israel protests has started ‘almost precisely’ the same way BLM did: Jason Rantz

Seattle radio host Jason Rantz joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to weigh in on the shocking anti-Israel protestors at Columbia University who were forcibly removed by the NYPD.

April 20, 2024

Iranian foreign minister dismisses Israeli strike as 'toys,' says there'll be no retaliation

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told NBC News on Friday that Iran will not retaliate against the Israeli strike in the Isfahan province, calling the Israeli drones "toys."

April 20, 2024

'We do not have a comment': White House refuses to address Middle East unrest, defers to State Dept.

White House Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to comment on the overnight limited air strike Israel fired at Iran and what the U.S. response would be.

April 20, 2024

On this day in history, April 20, 1898, President William McKinley asks Congress to declare war on Spain

On this day in history, April 20, 1898, the 25th president, William McKinley, went to Congress to ask for declaration of war on Spain in defense of Cuba, which had been battling Spain.

April 19, 2024

Rep. Ilhan Omar 'proud' of daughter after NYC arrest at anti-Israel protest

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said she was proud of her daughter, Isra Hirsi, after the college student was arrested while talking part in an anti-Israel protest.

April 19, 2024

If Congress passes funding, this is how the US could rush weapons to Ukraine for its war with Russia

If Congress passes an aid bill, the Pentagon could start sending weapons to Ukraine within days; officials warn that more U.S. aid is needed or Ukraine could lose the war to Russia this year.

April 19, 2024

Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber as Moscow's missiles kill 8 Ukrainians

Ukraine said on Friday it shot down a Russian strategic bomber, while Moscow officials claimed the plane crashed due to a malfunction; neither claim could be verified.

April 19, 2024

Iranian president makes no mention of Israeli strike despite threatening complete destruction

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi ignored the Israeli missile strikes that hit his country during a speech on Friday, apparently walking back his previous threats of total war.