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House to clear major roadblock on data privacy amid showdown over federal surveillance powers

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 9, 2024

House to clear major roadblock on data privacy amid showdown over federal surveillance powers

House GOP leaders are separating a measure on data privacy from a larger bill aimed at renewing a federal government surveillance tool in order to give the latter a higher chance of passing.

Columbia suspends students over anti-Israel event featuring speaker linked to terrorist organization

Antisemitism Exposed April 9, 2024

Columbia suspends students over anti-Israel event featuring speaker linked to terrorist organization

Columbia University suspended students over a "Resistance 101" panel featuring Khaled Barakat, who the school says is "known to support terrorism."

Pastor Brooks and Project H.O.O.D. visited by Capitol Hill lawmakers in 'major step forward'

Digital Originals April 9, 2024

Pastor Brooks and Project H.O.O.D. visited by Capitol Hill lawmakers in 'major step forward'

Monday the House Ways and Means Committee met with Project H.O.O.D., a nonprofit focused on providing mentorship, training and community for residents in Chicago’s South Side.

Blue state squatters put on notice with 'aggressive' law and order bill: 'People are getting killed'

New York April 9, 2024

Blue state squatters put on notice with 'aggressive' law and order bill: 'People are getting killed'

Republican New York state Sen. Mario Mattera introduced a bill that would allow police to evict squatters based on a homeowner's sworn complaint as the crime trend spirals.

Biden's new student loan handout faces bipartisan skepticism in Congress

Congress April 8, 2024

Biden's new student loan handout faces bipartisan skepticism in Congress

House and Senate lawmakers who opposed President Biden's initial student loan forgiveness plan appear to be wary of his latest proposal.

NJ county clerks withdraw appeals to primary ballot ruling

New Jersey April 8, 2024

NJ county clerks withdraw appeals to primary ballot ruling

New Jersey county clerks have withdrawn appeals to a ruling requiring they redraw primary election ballots argued to unfairly favor the state's Democratic establishment.

Trump makes endorsement in race for GOP Rep. Gallagher's congressional seat

Wisconsin April 8, 2024

Trump makes endorsement in race for GOP Rep. Gallagher's congressional seat

Donald Trump has endorsed the forthcoming congressional bid of Tony Wied, former owner of the northeastern Wisconsin-based Dino Stop gas station chain.

Trump’s abortion stance prompts pushback from Lindsey Graham as others rally behind former president

POLITICS April 8, 2024

Trump’s abortion stance prompts pushback from Lindsey Graham as others rally behind former president

Reactions to former President Trump's abortion announcement were mixed from federal lawmakers, including within the Republican Party.

House Republicans rebuke Biden for 'one-sided pressure' on Israel after Netanyahu call

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 8, 2024

House Republicans rebuke Biden for 'one-sided pressure' on Israel after Netanyahu call

House Republicans are gearing up to formally criticize President Biden over his recent call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Experts weigh in on liberal 'freak out' over RFK Jr after VP announcement: 'Democrats' worst nightmare'

POLITICS April 8, 2024

Experts weigh in on liberal 'freak out' over RFK Jr after VP announcement: 'Democrats' worst nightmare'

Democrats are circling the wagons against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a former beloved member of the party, after he announced his VP choice for his independent presidential run.