May 23 US Ambassador Barrack named special envoy to Syria amid sanctions relief plan U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack to lead as Special Envoy for Syria, aiding in sanctions relief and regional stability efforts.
May 23 Former Biden diplomat says there's 'no question' that 'free Palestine' slogan has become a call for violence After the murder of Israeli staffers, former envoy Lipstadt asserts 'free Palestine' is now a violent slogan, highlighting ongoing antisemitic threats.
May 23 US and Iran clash over uranium enrichment as nuclear talks resume in Rome U.S. and Iran resume nuclear talks in Rome amid publicized demands. Khamenei criticizes U.S. stance on uranium enrichment, complicating potential deal.
May 23 Trump admin alleges Columbia violated civil rights law with 'deliberate indifference' to campus protests Columbia University violated federal civil rights law through its "deliberate indifference" toward the anti-Israel protests that have taken place on campus since Oct. 7, 2023.
May 23 New footage shows Milwaukee judge confronting ICE before allegedly helping illegal immigrant exit New video footage appears to show Judge Hannah Dugan helping an illegal immigrant domestic battery suspect leave a Milwaukee County Courthouse through a private exit with his attorney.
May 23 Hundreds of Ukrainian prisoners released in swap with Russia, Zelenskyy says Hundreds of Ukrainian prisoners were released Friday as part of a swap deal with Russia, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
May 23 Netanyahu accuses the UK, France and Canada of 'enabling Hamas' U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faced criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a joint statement condemning Israel's actions in Gaza.
May 23 Suspect accused of killing Israeli embassy staffers in DC could face more charges Justice Department officials are considering additional charges against Elias Rodriguez, the suspect accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C.
May 23 Shooting of Israeli embassy staffers is outgrowth of antisemitism on college campuses: Batya Ungar-Sargon Journalist Batya Ungar-Sargon discussed the murder of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, connecting their tragic deaths to antisemitism on college campuses.
May 23 Omar won't say if she stands by previous 'more fearful of White men' comments in aftermath of DC shooting Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said the U.S. should be “more fearful of white men" amid threats from domestic terrorism in 2018. She recently came under attack for walking away from reporters asking her to condemn the shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees.
