‘Violent protest is not protected,’ Biden says of college campus unrest

‘Violent protest is not protected,’ Biden says of college campus unrest

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday spoke from the White House on college protests happening across the nation in connection with the Israel-Hamas war."We've all seen images, and they put to the test two fundamental American principles," Biden said from the Roosevelt Room. "The first is the right to…
Presidential debate commission sticks to schedule despite Trump’s urging

Presidential debate commission sticks to schedule despite Trump’s urging

(WASHINGTON) -- The Commission on Presidential Debates is pushing back against suggestions from the Trump campaign that it move its general debate calendar up -- standing firm in its decision to hold the first broadcast on Sept. 16, 2024.In a statement released on Wednesday, a day after Trump senior campaign…
Biden faces pressure from Republicans to speak out on college protests

Biden faces pressure from Republicans to speak out on college protests

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden is facing pressure from Republicans to more forcefully speak out on the college protests unfolding nationwide in connection to the Israel-Hamas war.The campus unrest has created a political opportunity for Republicans, typically fractured on a number of issues but united against university leaders and as…
Members of Congress demand answers on Mario Andretti’s rejection from F1 races

Members of Congress demand answers on Mario Andretti’s rejection from F1 races

(WASHINGTON) -- A group of bipartisan members of Congress are demanding answers from Formula One owner Liberty Media after an American team backed by racing legend Mario Andretti was excluded from the most prestigious motor racing series in the world.The FIA, which is Formula One's governing body, initially accepted Andretti…
Members of Congress demand answers on Mario Andretti’s rejection from F1 races

Members of Congress demand answers on Mario Andretti’s rejection from F1 races

(WASHINGTON) -- A group of bipartisan members of Congress are demanding answers from Formula 1 owner Liberty Media over why a U.S.-based team backed by racing legend Mario Andretti was excluded from the most prestigious motor racing series in the world.The FIA, which is Formula 1's governing body, initially accepted…
House passes GOP antisemitism bill amid college unrest

House passes GOP antisemitism bill amid college unrest

(WASHINGTON) -- The House passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act on Wednesday amid unrest on college campuses.The bill, which was introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, passed 320-91.The measure was led by Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and had 15 Democratic co-sponsors. Many Republicans and Democrats who voted against the bill…
House passes GOP antisemitism bill amid college unrest

House passes GOP antisemitism bill amid college unrest

(WASHINGTON) -- The House passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act on Wednesday amid unrest on college campuses.The bill, which was introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, passed 320-91.The measure was led by Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and had 15 Democratic co-sponsors. Many Republicans and Democrats who voted against the bill…