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campus has been shaken by pro-Palestinian demonstrators The camp was mostly quiet on Sunday. However, at a protest at the University of California, Los Angeles, participants on both sides of the issue jeered and confronted each other over the issue. Approximately 275 people were arrested at universities across the United States on Saturday. More than 900 people have been detained since police cleared a pro-Palestinian camp at Columbia University in New York on April 18.
In a video interview released on Sunday, Mitch McConnellThe Senate Minority Leader is former President; donald trump, is not “immune” from criminal prosecution. The Supreme Court is considering whether Trump can escape federal charges. McConnell originally made the comments after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He later voted not to impeach Trump for his role in the attack.
House Democratic Party I haven't decided yet whether to save or not. mike johnson, the Republican chairman was spared from firing by conservative hardliners. But Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida wants to prevent Johnson from being punished for allowing the vote on aid to Ukraine. “I'm not going to let her do that,” she said of Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is leading the effort to remove Johnson. She said, “She won't even let her say the name of her post office.”
Joe Biden's annual Correspondent's Dinner In Washington, he mocked Trump, comparing him to a six-year-old. Trump countered that his speech was “really bad.” Demonstrators gathered outside the venue before the event, criticizing Biden's support for Israel's war in Gaza and drawing attention to the death of a journalist covering the conflict.
Mr. Biden I shelved plans to ban it. menthol cigarettes. The government said it needed more time to consult with lawyers, business owners and civil rights groups. Political advisers feared the ban could alienate black voters before the election. According to the research organization's analysis, 81% of black smokers used menthol in 2020, compared to 30% of white smokers. wall street journal.
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The House's approval of aid to Ukraine was a “rebuke to Donald Trump” that urged Republicans to resist the policy unless they made concessions on immigration, the newspaper wrote. toronto star, Canadian Newspaper of April 24th. The newspaper argued that Ukraine's allies could do more, but without the United States, their support would be insufficient. “It did the right thing, albeit belatedly.”
suffrage on stage
American women did not have the right to vote until 1920. “Suffus” is a new Broadway show set several years before this moment and depicts the struggle for women’s suffrage in this country. Hillary Clinton is one of its producers. Read our review of this musical to learn why this musical, like “Hamilton,” offers history lessons that feel not only relevant but also urgent.
today's figure
500 dollars, the estimated increase in the average American worker's income after the prohibition of non-compete clauses. Last week, the Federal Trade Commission passed a resolution banning the practice, which prevents employees from leaving a company and joining a rival company. Read why this movement is facing legal challenges.
Today's voting results
The race between the two candidates remains stable. The race between Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump is shaping up to be a close one, judging by the polling tool, which is updated daily and displays the latest polling averages.
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