'Star Wars' Mark Hamill Drops By WH to See 'Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi'

"Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill dropped by the White House on Friday for a visit with President Joe Biden and walked away with a pair of the president's aviator sunglasses and a greater respect for the office."

Photo Finish: Mystik Dan Wins 150th Kentucky Derby

Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. won on Mystik Dan in a photo finish in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday.

Dick Morris to Newsmax: Biden 'Waffling' Finally Costing Him in Polls

President Joe Biden attempted to hang on to votes of antisemitic leftists who support Hamas' campaign against Israel's existence, but ultimately they have abandon him along with those Democrats who support Israel, presidential campaign adviser Dick Morris warned.

US Moves to Reclassify Marijuana; Will More States Legalize It?

As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis for widespread medical or recreational use by adults.

Texas Yearbook Stirs Outrage with 'Palestine' Page Downplaying Attack

A Texas high school yearbook has sparked outrage among the community, particularly its Jewish members, for including a "Times of Palestine" page that notably glosses over the ramifications of a Hamas terror assault on Israel, which claimed the lives of over 1,200...

Campus Protests Wane After Crackdowns, Biden Rebuke

Pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked U.S. campuses for weeks were more muted Friday after a series of clashes with police, mass arrests, and a stern White House directive to restore order.

Bernie Kerik to Newsmax: Root Out Funders of Anti-Israel Unrest

The Biden Justice Department must take a moment out of its busy schedule pursuing Donald Trump or Catholics or school board protesters, according to former NYPD Commissioner Bernie Kerik on Newsmax, and hunt down the funders of the anti-Israel protests.

Columbia Chaplain: 'Explicitly Communist' Forces Organized Protests

Protests at Columbia University are being organized in part by "explicitly communist" outside forces, according to Father Roger Landry, a Catholic chaplain at the New York City Ivy League School.

Tom Cotter to Newsmax: 'Silent Majority' Will Reveal Itself

Standup comedian Tom Cotter says there's a "silent majority" in America and it will reveal itself in the 2024 presidential election despite the rhetoric pushed by woke corporate programming."I think most" people are fed up with the nonsense today, Cotter told Newsmax TV's...

USC Alumna to Newsmax: Jewish Students Are Not Powerless

Daisy Kahn, the campus manager for End Jew Hatred, told Newsmax on Saturday that Jewish students across American campuses "are not powerless."

Sen. Ted Budd to Newsmax: North Carolina Leads Against Antisemitic Protests

North Carolina, which President Joe Biden had hoped would become a key 2024 presidential election battleground state, has proved it stands in stark contrast to pro-Palestine Democrat activists of blue states and liberal colleges and universities, Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., told...

Dem Rep. Bowman Hosts Fundraiser With Pro-terrorist Group Leader

A member of the House Democrats' progressive "Squad" is under fire for hosting fundraiser with extremist Muslim leader who praised Oct. 7 terrorist attacks on Israel.

Trump Campaign Video Hails Patriotic Counter-Protesters

Amid antisemitic and pro-Hamas protests, illegal and at times violent, on college campuses around the U.S., the Trump campaign has issued a video showing the peaceful counter protesters sharing the message of patriotism.

Judge Disbands Biden's DHS Intelligence Group Led by 'Hoaxers'

America First Legal and Ric Grenell have hailed "victory" over the partisan and biased Department of Homeland Security intelligence group led by "Letter of 51" Obama officials and "Russia collusion hoaxers John Brennan and James Clapper."

Student Organization Calls on Congress to Stop Antisemitism

Students from more than 50 universities sent a letter to Congress on Friday demanding lawmakers take action to stop the "tsunami" of antisemitism erupting across college campuses nationwide.

Alan Dershowitz to Newsmax: Anti-US Radicalization of Students Dangerous

Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz told Newsmax on Friday the anti-Israel protests that have been rocking college campuses, leading to thousands of arrests, are a symbol of a deeper and more dangerous problem.

Harvard Commencement Speaker: Israel Targeting Journalists

The guest speaker for Harvard's commencement ceremony in May is a Nobel Peace Prize winner who has accused Israel's military of intentionally targeting journalists in the Gaza Strip and whose media outlet has voiced opposition to how the Jewish state has conducted its war.

Columbia Head Shafik Bemoans 'Violent Act' of Protesters

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik broke her silence Friday night, releasing a three-minute video about the events that led to police being asked to liberate an administration building that was illegally occupied by anti-Israel protesters.

UNC Student to Newsmax: Protest Became About America

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Isaac Maleh told Newsmax on Friday that once pro-Palestinian demonstrators started taking down the American flag, the protests "became an American issue."

John Rich Vows Free Concert at 'Rager' for UNC Frat Boys

Country music singer John Rich reiterated Friday that he will play a free concert at a "rager" to honor the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill fraternity brothers who defended the American flag from pro-Palestinian protesters earlier this week.

DOJ Threatens to Sue Iowa if It Acts on Immigration Law

Iowa will face legal consequences if it enforces a recently passed immigration law that prohibits people from being in the state if they were previously denied entry into the United States, the Des Moines Register reported.

Daughtry, Chell to Newsmax: Somebody Is 'Radicalizing Our Students'

New York City Police Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry told Newsmax on Friday that the evidence collected at Columbia University's Hamilton Hall suggests somebody is "radicalizing our students."

Education Chief Condemns 'Abhorrent' Campus Antisemitism

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona sent a letter to college and university presidents on Friday condemning as "abhorrent" the antisemitic incidents being reported by Jewish students on campuses across the country.

Protesters Offered Enrollment at Tehran, Houthi Universities

Administration officials at several Middle Eastern universities offered enrollment this week to students in the U.S. and Europe who are facing consequences for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, Breitbart reported.

'Rebel Alliance' Instructs Protesters on Campus Escalation

A self-described "rebel alliance" operates a website that reacts in real time to the protests roiling college campuses across the country with analysis and instruction on the benefits of digging in and escalating violence, especially as it pertains to law enforcement.

Morning Consult Poll: 76 Percent Support Police on Campuses

More than three-quarters of Americans believe colleges and universities should call in police to protect students from violence and nearly half say pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campuses should be banned, a new poll showed.

Parents Asking Elite Schools for Refunds Amid Chaos

Parents of students who attend elite U.S. universities have started contacting the schools for refunds amid the pro-Palestinian protests on campus as classes and exams have been canceled amid the chaos, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Rep. Mace, Historic Citadel Grad, to Give Commencement

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., will deliver the commencement ceremony address at The Citadel this Saturday, 25 years after becoming the first female cadet to graduate from the military college in South Carolina.

Hillary Clinton Group Backs Climate Protesters

Onward Together, a progressive group founded by Hillary Clinton after she lost the 2016 election, has transferred at least $500,000 to a climate change hub that finances the organizations behind anti-oil protests, records show.

Chicago Catholic Priest Blesses Same-Sex 'Spouses'

A Roman Catholic priest in Chicago last month blessed a same-sex couple using the term "holy spouses," citing a recent Vatican document authorizing such blessings.

Study: Abortion Linked to Heart Disease in Women

An alarming new study discloses evidence suggesting pregnancy loss - induced, including by abortion, or natural - is linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Hope Hicks Takes the Witness Stand in Trump Trial

Hope Hicks, who was Donald Trump's 2016 campaign press secretary and went on to hold various roles in his White House, took the witness stand in his New York criminal case Friday.

Arrests of Israel-Hamas War Protesters Exceed 2,300

Police ordered pro-Palestinian protesters to abandon a tent encampment at New York University early Friday, following weeks of demonstrations and police crackdowns at college campuses nationwide that have resulted in more than 2,300 arrests.

Border Agent Falsely Accused of Whipping Migrants Receives Award

One of the Border Patrol agents falsely accused of whipping Haitian migrants in Texas nearly three years ago has received a Border Patrol achievement award from the agency for his work on human smuggling cases, the New York Post reports.

Young Dems Warn Biden to Change Course on Gaza

Young Democrat voters are warning President Joe Biden that he must change course on the issues that matter to them – including the Israel-Hamas war – or risk losing their vote in November.

Dem Rep. Cuellar, Wife Indicted Over Ties to Azerbaijan

Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife were indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges Friday in connection with a U.S. Department of Justice probe into ties between American business leaders and the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan.

I-95 Traffic Snarled as Workers Remove Scorched Connecticut Overpass

Workers on Friday began removing a bridge over a Connecticut highway that was damaged in a fiery crash involving a gasoline tanker truck - a project expected to keep both sides of Interstate 95 closed through the weekend and extend a traffic nightmare on the major artery...

Newspapers Stand With Detained Journalists

In honor of World Press Freedom Day, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The New York Times are running a joint ad in their newspapers Friday calling attention to journalists detained overseas.

Judge to Trump: Gag Order Doesn't Bar You From Testifying in Criminal Case

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's New York criminal trial said Friday that a gag order preventing him from commenting about witnesses and jurors does not bar him from testifying in court on his own behalf."I want to stress to Mr. Trump: you have an absolute right to...

Trump: Judge Making Case 'Salacious as Possible'

Former President Donald Trump, speaking Friday to reporters before entering the Manhattan courtroom where his criminal trial continues, accused Judge Juan Merchan of trying to make the case against him as "salacious as possible" by "allowing testimony that has nothing to do with the case."

NYPD Officer Accidentally Fired Gun During Columbia Raid

During the raid to clear anti-Israel protesters from Columbia University's Hamilton Hall, an NYPD officer accidentally fired his gun, police sources told the New York Post.

Captain Gets 4 Years for Criminal Negligence in Fiery Deaths of 34 on Scuba Boat

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a scuba dive boat captain to four years in custody and three years supervised release for criminal negligence after 34 people died in a fire aboard the vessel.

Parents Protesting Colleges' Reactions to Campus Tensions

College students' parents are protesting schools' reactions to mass demonstrations on their campuses, and are demanding that more be done to keep their young adults safe, in class, and learning.

Greenwood to Newsmax: Rally for UNC Frat Brothers 'Epic'

Country music singer Lee Greenwood told Newsmax on Thursday that he is excited to join the call of a free concert to honor the University of North Carolina fraternity brothers who defended the American flag from anti-Israel protesters earlier this week.

Governors: Don't Move Air National Guard to Space Force

All but two governors signed a letter opposing the Pentagon's plan to unilaterally move some Air National Guard units into the U.S. Space Force, saying it "undermines over 100 years of precedent."

Ark. Gov. Orders State to Defy Biden Revisions to Title IX

Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is following the lead taken by other red states in directing her government to defy changes to Title IX made by the Biden administration regarding transgender students.

Manta Ray: US Navy's New Underwater Drone Triumphs in Trials

The U.S. Navy has successfully trialed a cutting-edge, self-driving submarine drone, dubbed the "Manta Ray," which can hibernate on the ocean floor for extended periods without refueling, reported the New York Post.

Simcha Rothman to Newsmax: US Campus Protesters Inciting Violence

Protesters on U.S. campuses are inciting violence, terror, and antisemitism, said Israeli politician Simcha Rothman.

Manta Ray: US Navy's New Underwater Drone Triumphs in Trials

The U.S. Navy has successfully trialed a cutting-edge, self-driving submarine drone, dubbed the "Manta Ray," which can hibernate on the ocean floor for extended periods without refueling, reported the New York Post.

Simcha Rothman to Newsmax: US Campus Protesters Inciting Violence

Protesters on U.S. campuses are inciting violence, terror, and antisemitism, said Israeli politician Simcha Rothman.

NAACP Partners With Lyft to Drive Traffic to the Polls

The NAACP is teaming up with ride-sharing company Lyft to help drive traffic to the polls in November.

Captain Gets 4 Years for Criminal Negligence in Fiery Deaths of 34 on Scuba Boat

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a scuba dive boat captain to four years in custody and three years supervised release for criminal negligence after 34 people died in a fire aboard the vessel.The Sept. 2, 2019, blaze was the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S....

Billionaire Bill Ackman Donates $10K to Fund UNC Frat 'Rager'

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman donated $10,000 Thursday to the GoFundMe page set up for the fraternity house that defended the American flag during pro-Palestinian protests.

'Manhunt for Lincoln's Killer' Author: History Repeats

To call James Swanson a "celebrity historian" is by no means joshing him. The former Reagan administration official-turned-author was hailed almost universally by critics for "Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase For Lincoln's Killer."The gripping saga of the pursuit and capture of...

US Intel Chief Warns of Sharp Increase in Cyberattacks

The U.S. intelligence chief on Thursday warned Congress of a sharp increase in cyberattacks, telling lawmakers the threats remain one of the most serious international threats U.S. officials face.

Illegal Arrested With Suspected ISIS Ties Was in US 2 Years

A suspected Islamic State terrorist living in Baltimore who was recently arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement had been in the U.S. for two years after being caught crossing the southern border and then released.

Sen. Menendez Defense: 'Trauma' Behind Gold, Cash Stash

The defense team for Sen. Bob Menendez wants to call a psychiatrist to testify that the New Jersey Democrat is suffering from "generational trauma" and it's that condition, not bribery, that led to him having 13 gold bars and $480,000 at his home.

Maryland Officials Release Timeline, Cost Estimate, for Rebuilding Bridge

Maryland plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion, a state transportation official said Thursday.As salvage efforts continue, authorities also announced late Wednesday they had recovered...

At Least 2,000 People Arrested at Pro-Palestinian Protests on US Campuses: AP Tally

Police have arrested more than 2,000 people during pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the United States in recent weeks, according to an Associated Press tally Thursday.Demonstrations - and arrests - have occurred in almost every corner of the nation. But...

Documents Reveal Biden WH Worked With Archives on Trump Case

A trove of unsealed documents connected with the investigation into allegations that former President Donald Trump mishandled classified materials has revealed that several top Biden administration officials were working with the National Archives.

Trump Trial Judge Signals Another Fine Over Gag Order

The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan signaled Thursday he may impose more fines on him for violating a gag order that prohibits him from talking about witnesses and jurors.

Michigan Poll: Trump Holding 15-Point Lead Over Biden

An April Kaplan Strategies poll has former President Donald Trump with a big lead over President Joe Biden in Michigan.

Conservative Group Fights WH Student Loan Push

Heritage Action, the advocacy arm of the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank, has launched a campaign seeking comments on President Joe Biden's attempt to cancel student loans.

Sen. Joni Ernst Presses Biden to Halt Gazan Refugee Proposal

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa., sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Wednesday demanding his administration halt their proposed plan to accept Gazan refuges into the United States.

W.Va. AG Morrisey to Newsmax: Emulate Courage of Banned Girls

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey celebrated the courage of the five middle school girls in his state who stood up to the unfairness of competing against a biological male, saying their protest is a crucial one against the radical policies of the Biden administration.

Education Secretary Cardona Says Title IX Is Not Just for Women

At a Senate subcommittee hearing Tuesday, Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said new Title IX regulations were meant to protect all students who have been historically marginalized.

Israeli Olympic Bobsledder to Newsmax: Protests Driven by Violence, Hate

Israeli Olympic Bobsledder AJ Edelman told Newsmax on Thursday that his experience at the Columbia University protests revealed "there's something very, very violent about it.

Israeli Olympic Bobsledder to Newsmax: Protests Driven by Violence, Hate

Israeli Olympic Bobsledder AJ Edelman told Newsmax on Thursday that his experience at the Columbia University protests revealed "there's something very, very violent about it.

South Dakota Gov. Noem's Puppy Story 'Damages Her Nationally'

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem may have killed her shot at becoming Donald Trump's running mate after she admitted in a forthcoming book that she shot and killed her "untrainable" 14-month-old German wirehaired pointer, Cricket, political strategists say.

Report: White House Voter Call Included Left-Wing Activists

President Joe Biden's executive order aimed at increasing voter registration was the basis for a video meeting involving left-wing organizations, the Washington Examiner reported.

NYPD Chief of Patrol Chell to Newsmax: Expel Students for 'Hate Speech'

The New York City Police Department knew "the world was watching us" when officers stormed a Columbia University building occupied by anti-Israel protesters, NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell told Newsmax on Thursday.

Trump Vows '24 Election Challenge If Fraud Is Evident

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Wednesday he would accept the 2024 general election results "if everything's honest" but vowed to "fight" if it is not.

Dems Still Planning to Weaponize Abortion Against Trump in Arizona

Arizona's 1864 abortion ban will soon be gone from the state's law books, but not from the campaign trail, despite Donald Trump's work to support exceptions and warning off harsh restrictions.

Outside Groups Linked to College Student Demonstrations

Rapid media reports that attempt to discredit any suggestion there is any coordination between protesters, some violent, on college campuses across the country.

Arizona Dem Gov. Hobbs Set to Sign Repeal of 1864 Abortion Restriction Law

Arizona is waving goodbye to a Civil War-era restriction on nearly all abortions as a repeal bill reaches the desk of Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs.

Biden Thinks He Can Flip North Carolina, Polls Show Rough Road

Since 1968, North Carolina has backed only two Democrats for president: Jimmy Carter in 1976 and Barack Obama in 2008. It will prove tougher for President Joe Biden, Reuters laments.

Tehran Professor: Anti-Israel Protesters 'Our People'

Anti-Israel protesters who have invaded U.S. college campuses in recent weeks would support Iran in a conflict against America, according to a University of Tehran professor.

Liberal Colleges Slow to Ask Police to Maintain Law and Order

At Columbia University, tensions between the administration and students protesting over Israel's war in Gaza had finally reached the point that scores of New York City police marched onto campus to clear an encampment and arrest demonstrators.

Arizona Lawmakers Vote to Undo Near-Total Abortion Ban From 1864

The Arizona Legislature approved a repeal of a long-dormant ban on nearly all abortions Wednesday, advancing the bill to Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs, who is expected to sign it.

Biden Treads Lightly on Antisemitic Protests for Politics

Escalating campus protests are forcing President Joe Biden to walk a careful line of denouncing antisemitism while supporting young Americans' right to protest and trying to limit longer-term political damage.

Police Move in to Dismantle Anti-Israel Protest at UCLA

Hundreds of helmeted police stormed a central plaza of the University of California at Los Angeles early Thursday to dismantle a pro-Palestinian protest camp attacked the previous night by pro-Israel activists.The predawn police crackdown at UCLA marked the latest...

US Accuses Russia of Chemical Weapons Use in Ukraine

The United States on Wednesday accused Russia of violating the international chemical weapons ban by deploying the choking agent chloropicrin against Ukrainian troops and using riot control agents "as a method of warfare" in Ukraine.

NYU: Over Half Arrested for Anti-Israel Protests Not Tied to School

Less than half of the pro-Palestine protesters arrested at New York University last week after refusing to vacate the campus were members of the academic institution, the university said on Wednesday.

US Urges China, Russia to Declare Only Humans, Not AI, Control Nuclear Weapons

A senior U.S. official Thursday urged China and Russia to match declarations by the United States and others that only humans, and never artificial intelligence, would make decisions on deploying nuclear weapons.

Columbia University Goes Remote for Remainder of Year

On Wednesday, Columbia University made the decision to make all classes and final exams remote due to concerns over "an evolving campus environment," the university announced.

Biden to Visit Slain Officers' Families in North Carolina

President Joe Biden will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday to meet with the families of four law enforcement officers slain earlier this week, reported The Hill.

Muslim Organizations: UCLA Officials Failed to Intervene in Brawl

Muslim organizations and students blasted UCLA officials and police in a Wednesday news conference, saying they failed to intervene as students in a pro-Palestinian encampment were verbally harassed, pepper sprayed, and beaten during a brawl with counterprotesters.

Police Shot, Killed Armed Student Outside Wisconsin School

Police shot and killed a Wisconsin student outside a middle school after receiving a report of someone with a weapon, the state's attorney general said in the first law enforcement briefing on an incident that sent children fleeing amid gunfire.

NYPD Clears Fordham University Encampment

New York police made 15 arrests while dispersing a tent encampment set up by anti-Israel protesters at Fordham University on Wednesday afternoon as college campuses continued to be rocked by unrest not seen since the days of the Vietnam War.

Trump Vows 'Great Iron Dome,' 'Bring the World Glorious New Peace'

The success of Israel's Iron Dome has presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump vowing to deliver a "great Iron Dome" to American skies as President Joe Biden has the world teetering on the brink of a potential World War III.

NYPD's Chell to Newsmax: 'Professional Agitators' at Columbia

While detailing the measures taken Tuesday night to restore order at Columbia University, New York City Police Chief of Patrol John Chell and Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry told Newsmax Wednesday that "professional agitators" infiltrated the campus.

Trump: 'Take the Radicalism Out From the Democrats' on Abortion

Treading into a topic Democrats use as an election weapon against conservatives, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump boldly warned pro-life conservatives seeking to restrict abortion you have to win elections to save the babies' lives.

Trans Athlete to Compete in Women's Water Polo Club Nationals

A 31-year-old transgender woman reportedly is set to compete for the second time in the national collegiate women's water polo club championships that begin Friday at Texas A&M University.

Holt, Azani to Newsmax: College Protests Resemble BLM From 2020

Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt told Newsmax on Wednesday the violent protests that have crippled many of nation's college campuses "are centrally funded" like the Black Lives Matter demonstrations in 2020.

Violence, Chaos on Campuses as Protesters, Counter-Protesters Clash Over Gaza War

Counter-protesters "forcefully" attacked a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA early Wednesday, the university's chancellor said, and activists clashed with police officers who destroyed their tents at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, part of a series of escalating...

BlackRock Backed China Companies Linked to Nuclear Arms

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has invested in Chinese companies working on the communist nation's nuclear weapons buildup, according to a report by the Coalition for A Prosperous America (CPA).

Tensions Escalate as Police Confront Protesters at University of Wisconsin

Police officers and pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of Wisconsin-Madison pushed and shoved each other as police moved in to dismantle an encampment on campus on Wednesday.A tightly packed group of protesters huddled around police officers, chanting "divest,...

US Appeals Court Says Kids' Climate Lawsuit Must Be Dismissed

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday said a lawsuit filed by 21 young people claiming the U.S. government's energy policies violate their rights to be protected from climate change must be dismissed, this time for good.A three-judge panel of the San Francisco-based 9th U.S....

NYPD Arrests Close to 300 Pro-Palestinian Protesters

Following a full crackdown on the protests plaguing some New York college campuses, the New York Police Department confirmed Wednesday that they had made almost 300 arrests.

Arizona Lawmakers Vote to Undo Near-Total Abortion Ban From 1864

The Arizona Legislature approved a repeal of a long-dormant ban on nearly all abortions Wednesday, advancing the bill to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who is expected to sign it.Two Republicans joined with Democrats in the Senate on the 16-14 vote in favor of repealing a...

NSA Disclosures of US Identities Nearly Tripled Last Year

Disclosures of U.S. identities in spy reports distributed by the National Security Agency in response to requests from other agencies through Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act nearly tripled last year, the government disclosed Tuesday.

Air Force Pursues New Charges Against Convicted Discord Leaker

The U.S. airman who pleaded guilty to leaking classified military documents on a social media platform will face military criminal proceedings, Air Force officials said Wednesday.

Active Shooter Contained at Wisconsin Middle School

A middle school in Wisconsin went into lockdown Wednesday due to an active shooter. There are no reports of anyone being harmed, except for the alleged assailant, the Mount Horeb Area School District wrote on Facebook.

DeSantis Signs Ban on Lab-Grown Meat

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a first-in-the-nation ban on lab-grown meat Wednesday, calling the product a threat to agriculture akin to citrus greening disease.

Rep. Kat Cammack to Newsmax: Applaud Univ. of Florida's Protest Stance

U.S. colleges being invaded by anti-Israel protesters should learn a lesson from the University of Florida, Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., told Newsmax on Wednesday morning.

Encounters Between Migrants, Law Enforcement Plummets in Texas

Texas has seen a sharp decrease this year in the number of encounters between law enforcement and suspected illegal migrants, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Approximately 300 People Detained at Columbia University, City College

New York City police took about 300 people into custody late on Tuesday at Columbia University and City College of New York at pro-Palestinian demonstrations, Mayor Eric Adams said on Wednesday.

GOP Sens Want Clarity on Education Department's Working From Home

Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Bill Cassidy, R-La., are wondering why employees at the Department of Education are still being allowed to work remotely.

Russia Seeking to Exploit Israel-Hamas Divisions in US

Russian authorities are reportedly using propaganda and disinformation to try and exploit the division in America over the Israel-Hamas war.

South Korea Weighs Alliance With Australia, US, UK to Share Military Tech

South Korea is considering sharing advanced military technology with the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia through the so-called AUKUS partnership, South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said.

Ga. Lt. Gov. Jones to Newsmax: Police Handling Colleges' Protests Well

The Georgia State Patrol, which has been called in by both Emory University and the University of Georgia to handle pro-Palestinian protests on the campuses, have done a "good job of being very professional and being very aggressive in taking control of the instances."

Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower: When Is it, What to Expect?

Meteors will be streaking across the sky as Earth passes through dusty debris in space left by Halley's Comet in the annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower, with peak activity in early May.

NYPD Restores Old Glory After Clearing CCNY Protesters

Dramatic video showing New York Police Department members tearing down a Palestinian flag and raising the U.S. flag after arresting anti-Israel protesters Tuesday night at the City College of New York has spread on social media.

1 Dead, Homes Destroyed in Northeastern Kansas Tornado

One person died Tuesday when a tornado ripped through the small city of Westmoreland in northeastern Kansas, destroying houses, RVs, and outbuildings, authorities said.

Harvey Weinstein Expected in NY Court After Rape Conviction Overturned

Harvey Weinstein is due to appear in state court in Manhattan on Wednesday for the first time since New York's highest court threw out his 2020 rape conviction last week.

Amb. Friedman to Schumer: 'Where the Hell Are You?'

The U.S. ambassador to Israel during the Trump administration lambasted Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for remaining silent while police stormed Columbia University to remove anti-Israel protesters.

Arizona Senate Expected to Vote on 1864 Abortion Ban Repeal

The Arizona Senate is expected to vote on Wednesday on a measure to repeal the state's 1864 ban on abortion, which could go into effect within weeks if not struck down.

DHS: Most Migrants in Biden Parole Plan Landing in Florida

Most of the migrants who qualify to fly into the United States under the Biden administration's four-country mass parole program are landing in Florida, according to Department of Homeland Security documents subpoenaed by the House Homeland Security Committee.

May Watch: Met Gala, Moms, Memorial Day

With spring in full bloom and the month of May rumored to be named after the Roman goddess Maia - overseer of the growth of plants - it is fitting that Met Gala attendees are expected to be outfitted in couture that is emblematic of the "Garden of Time."

Biden Approves $6.1 Billion in Student Debt Relief for Art Institute Enrollees

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the approval of more than $6.1 billion in student loan debt relief for nearly 317,000 borrowers who were enrolled at any Art Institute campus from January 2004 until October 2017.

Ipsos Poll: Majority Sees TikTok as Chinese Influence Tool

A majority of Americans believe China uses TikTok to shape U.S. public opinion, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted as Washington moves closer to potentially banning the Chinese-owned short-video app.

Police Clear Pro-Palestinian Protesters From Columbia University

The pro-Palestinian demonstration that paralyzed Columbia University ended in dramatic fashion, with police carrying riot shields bursting into a building that protesters took over the previous night and making dozens of arrests.

NYPD Raids Columbia Building

Dozens of helmeted police marched on to Columbia University's campus in the heart of New York City on Tuesday and began evicting a building that had been barricaded by pro-Palestinian student protesters.AFP journalists could see police climbing up to the second story of...

Mass. to Limit Homeless Families' Shelter Stays Due to Migrant Influx

Massachusetts will begin limiting how long homeless families can stay in shelters as the state continues to grapple with an influx of homeless migrants.

Campus Protests at Level Not Seen Since Vietnam War

Standoffs between university administrators and pro-Palestinian protesters appeared to be coming to a head Tuesday as college campuses across the U.S. have been roiled by the most unrest seen since the Vietnam War.

4 Officers Killed in N.C. at Disadvantage as Shots Rained From Above

Law enforcement officers with an arrest warrant demanded that a man come out of a house in North Carolina before four were killed by gunfire, the victims unable to survive shots coming from inside the dwelling, a witness and officials said Tuesday.

Brown Caves to Protesters, to Hold Israel Divestment Vote

Brown University "conceded" to student protesters who have been encamped for days on the Providence, Rhode Island, campus in violation of policy, acquiescing to hold a vote in the fall on their proposal that the school divest from Israeli interests.

Brown Caves to Protesters, to Hold Israel Divestment Vote

Brown University "conceded" to student protesters who have been encamped for days on the Providence, Rhode Island, campus in violation of policy, acquiescing to hold a vote in the fall on their proposal that the school divest from Israeli interests.

United Methodists Begin to Reverse Longstanding Anti-LGBTQ Policies

United Methodist delegates began making historic changes in their policies on sexuality on Tuesday - voting without debate to reverse a series of anti-LGBTQ policies.The delegates voted to delete mandatory penalties for conducting same-sex marriages and to remove their...

Legal Experts: Jailing Trump Could Ignite 'Mass Protests'

Following the imposition of a contempt of court fine on Tuesday against former President Donald Trump, legal experts have cautioned that a threatened jail term by the judge could lead to widespread upheaval.

Gallup Poll: Immigration Remains Top Issue for Voters

Immigration for the third month in a row topped a list of Americans' top issues facing the United States, outpacing concerns about the economy and the government, according to a new poll from Gallup released Tuesday.

New Bill Aims to Fight Kids' Hopelessness

Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., in a column he co-wrote for Roll Call, said now is the time to improve the health of our nation's children.

Sources: DEA to Reclassify Marijuana in a Historic Shift

The Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country.

8 Newspapers Sue Microsoft, Open AI for Article Theft

Eight newspapers filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Microsoft and OpenAI alleging the tech films have illegally pulled millions of copyrighted articles into their artificial intelligence products at the expense of publishers.

Kansas Lawmakers Override Gov. Veto on Abortion Protections

Women seeking abortions in Kansas now will be asked why they want the procedure. The Republican-led state legislature on Monday overrode Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly's vetoes of two bills

Supreme Court Won't Halt Texas Age Verification for Online Porn

The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to block a Texas law requiring online age verification in order to access pornographic websites in a case pitting the Republican-led state's effort to keep adult content away from minors against constitutional free speech protections.

Rep. Kat Cammack: MTG's Push to Oust Speaker 'Dead'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is "dead," as the Republican conference lacks the "willpower" to remove him, according to Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla.

Emerson Polls: Trump Leading Biden in Seven Battleground States

Former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden in seven battleground states, new polls from Emerson College Polling/The Hill found.

Newt Gingrich: Mike Johnson Doing Excellent Job

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., "is doing an excellent job" despite being challenged by "self-serving obstructionists" within the Republican conference, according to former Speaker Newt Gingrich.

W.Va. School Board Bans Girls Who Protested Trans Athlete

Five middle school girls who staged a "step out" protest and refused to compete against a transgender athlete have reportedly been banned from further events.

Influencer Slammed for Running Brooklyn Half Marathon Without Registering

A social media influencer has come under fire after revealing she had crossed the finish line of the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon without registering for the race.

Ukrainian Abrams Tanks Pull Back; Tactics Reassessed on Drone-Heavy Battlefield

The deployment of U.S.-supplied M1A1 Abrams tanks in Ukraine has hit a significant snag.Ukrainian forces have withdrawn the powerful tanks from the frontlines due to the growing threat posed by Russian drone warfare, according to U.S. military officials.

Leader of NYC Firefighter Group to Newsmax: Help Family of Fallen Comrade

Andrew Ansbro, president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York City told Newsmax, his organization is actively involved is raising money to help the family of dead firefighter Derek Floyd.He made his comments Tuesday on "Wake Up America."Floyd died of a...

Sen. Mullin to Newsmax: Hypocrisy Enabling Campus Riots

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., told Newsmax on Tuesday that the silence from mainstream media and the Biden administration as pro-terrorist activists occupy a building at Columbia University is hypocrisy at its worst. Very recently, a student wearing a MAGA hat on campus...

Anne Hathaway Reveals She's 5 Years Sober

Anne Hathaway has revealed a milestone she is proud to be celebrating - five years of sobriety.

Rep. Stefanik Ethics Charge: Election Interference by Jack Smith

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., on Tuesday filed an ethics complaint with the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility against special counsel Jack Smith, accusing him of trying to "unlawfully interfere with the 2024 presidential election."

Trump: My Admin Would Defend Israel Against Iran

The U.S. under a second Trump administration would "be there" to help Israel defend itself against Iran, former President Donald Trump told Time magazine in an exclusive interview.

Police Clear Yale Anti-Israel Encampments

New Haven and Yale Police moved quickly Tuesday morning to dismantle an anti-Israel encampment that had been erected on university grounds.

Rep. Anthony D'Esposito to Newsmax: 'Failed Leadership' Foments 'Petri Dishes of Hate'

Protesters' takeover of a building at Columbia University marks a "sad day," but it was to be expected given the "failed leadership," Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., told Newsmax.

Judge Fines Trump $9,000 for Contempt of Court; Threatens Jail

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's New York criminal trial fined the former U.S. president $9,000 for contempt of court Tuesday and said he would consider jailing him if he continued to violate a gag order that bars him from making public statements about witnesses,...

Trump Would Consider Pardons for 'J-6 Patriots'

Former President Donald Trump said he may pardon all Jan. 6 defendants should he win a second term in November.

Trump Vows to Use Military to Deport Illegal Migrants

Former President Donald Trump vowed to use the National Guard or other military troops to deport millions of illegal migrants if he's elected to another term in the White House.

Kansas Fails to Override Dem Gov's Veto on Minor Sex-Changes Ban

Republican legislators in Kansas failed Monday to override the Democrat governor's veto of a proposed ban on gender transition care for transgender minors.

Pew Poll: 78 Percent Say Social Media Influences Politics Too Much

A new Pew Research Center poll has revealed that most Americans, Republicans and Democrats alike, say they believe social media companies have too much influence when it comes to politics.

Police Disperse Protesters at Virginia Commonwealth University

Police in riot gear used pepper spray and tear gas to break up an anti-Israel encampment at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) on Monday night.

4 Officers Killed in North Carolina Shootout

Four law officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and four other officers were wounded in a shootout at a North Carolina home, police said.

Columbia University Threatens to Expel Student Protesters Occupying Building

Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag from a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war on college campuses nationwide.

RFK Jr. Secures California Ballot Access

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent candidate, made a significant stride in his presidential bid as his campaign announced on Monday that he had successfully secured a place on California's ballot, a state with the largest number of electoral college votes in the nation.

Backers of Ban on Gender Care for Minors in Kansas Fail to Override Governor's Veto

Republican legislators in Kansas failed Monday to override the Democratic governor's veto of a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.The vote was 82-43 in the state House to reverse Gov. Laura Kelly's veto, but that was two votes shy of the necessary...

Columbia Suspends Students After Call to End Gaza Camp Unheeded

Student demonstrators at Columbia University, the epicenter of pro-Palestinian protests that have erupted at US colleges, began to be suspended on Monday after defying an ultimatum to disperse.Authorities at the prestigious university in New York demanded that the protest...

Schumer Gets $6B N.Y. CHIP Plant Best Placed Somewhere Else

U.S. taxpayers are footing a $6 billion bill for a New York State CHIP plant that Sen. Chuck Schumer backed, but makes little sense from a business perspective, financial experts say.

Schumer Gets $6B N.Y. CHIP Plant Best Placed Somewhere Else

U.S. taxpayers are footing a $6 billion bill for a New York State CHIP plant that Sen. Chuck Schumer backed, but makes little sense from a business perspective, financial experts say. Despite its high taxes, excessive spending, and a poorly rated business climate, New York ...

U. Protesters Arrested in Texas, Others Defy Columbia Demand to Disband

Colleges around the U.S. implored pro-Palestinian student protesters to clear out tent encampments with rising levels of urgency Monday, as police made more arrests at the University of Texas and Columbia University said it was beginning to suspend students who defied an...

Prosecutors: Won't Retry Arizona Rancher Accused of Murder Near Southern Border

Prosecutors say they will not retry an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended last week with a deadlocked jury.The jurors in the case against George Alan Kelly were unable to reach a unanimous decision on a verdict after...

Monmouth Poll: Enthusiasm for Biden-Trump Replay Trends Up

Enthusiasm for a general election rematch between Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump and President Joe Biden is up 12 points, but 60% of voters remain unexcited about the choices for president, according to a new Monmouth poll released Monday.

La. Supreme Court OKs New Affluent City Secession

After a decade-long legal tussle, affluent white residents in Louisiana have secured approval to carve out their own city, sparking debate over racial segregation and economic fallout in Baton Rouge.

United Methodists Prepare for Votes on Lifting LGBTQ Bans

United Methodist delegates are heading into the homestretch of their first legislative gathering in five years - one that appears on track to make historic changes in lifting their church's longstanding bans on same-sex marriage and the ordination of LGBTQ clergy.

Three Law Enforcement Officers Killed in North Carolina, Police Say

Three law enforcement officers were killed and another four were shot and wounded in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a suspect was found dead, police said on Monday.Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department chief Johnny Jennings said at a press conference that the three...

Pro-Palestine Protesters Defy Columbia Deadline to Disband or Be Suspended

Colleges around the U.S. implored pro-Palestinian student protesters to clear out tent encampments with rising levels of urgency Monday, including an ultimatum from Columbia University for students to sign a form and leave the encampment by the afternoon or face...

MTA Barred From Using Facial Recognition on Fare Beaters

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York has been barred from using facial recognition technology to catch fare beaters, according to Gothamist.

Federal Court Rules State Health Plans Must Pay for Trans Care

A federal appeals court in Virginia ruled Monday that state healthcare plans must pay for transgender care.

Massachusetts Dems Reject Bill to Shelter Veterans Before Migrants

A bill that would make providing shelter to U.S. military veterans a priority over migrants failed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives last week.

Biden Vows Border Security Legislation

President Joe Biden claims there will be another run at passage of border security legislation, but that is just "rhetorical posturing," skeptical officials claim.

Russell Brand Confirms Baptism: This Is My Path Now

Russell Brand has been baptized. The 48-year-old actor and comedian confirmed the news while opening up about the "intimate and personal" experience on social media.

NCAA Under Pressure to Include Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

The NCAA is facing pressure to act on the role of transgender athletes in college sports after a small college association's recent decision to ban all trans women from women's sports.

Britney Spears Claims There's 'No Justice' After Settling Conservatorship

Britney Spears has opened up about the "hurt" her family has caused her days after formally settling her conservatorship case with her father Jamie Spears.

Supreme Court Denies Peter Navarro's Bid to Stay Out of Prison

The Supreme Court on Monday denied former Trump adviser Peter Navarro's request to avoid further prison time over his contempt of Congress conviction, according to multiple reports.

Remaining Haley Voters Show Trump Vulnerabilities

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is still pulling in votes in Republican presidential primaries despite her dropping out of the race, illustrating her backers are still wary of voting for the presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Columbia University Defy Deadline to Get Out

Anti-Israel protesters at New York City's Columbia University ignored a Monday deadline to clear out tent encampments from the Manhattan campus.

House Dems Push Columbia to 'Act Decisively' Against Encampment

A group of House Democrats are putting pressure to Columbia University's board to "act decisively" in ending an "anti-Israel, anti-Jewish" encampment on the Ivy League's New York City campus or resign.

Slack Co-founder's Missing Teen Found, Man Arrested

A 26-year-old man has been charged in connection with the abduction of a child of two tech founders. Mint Butterfield, 16, was discovered Saturday by San Francisco cops in the back of a van belonging to Christopher "Kio" Dizefalo, according to police.

Congress Stops Cruz Proposal for Airport Security Escorts

Congress will not be moving forward with a proposal that would allow lawmakers and judges facing credible threats to get special security escorts at airports, according to The Hill.

Rep. Mike Lawler to Newsmax: Jewish Dems Quiet on Antisemitism to Pander for Votes

Jewish lawmakers on Capitol Hill are quiet on the antisemitic protests that have roiled Columbia University and other college campuses in recent weeks because their goal is to shore up Democrat voter ahead of November, Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., told Newsmax.

Jerry Seinfeld Slams 'Extreme Left, PC Crap' for Ruining Comedy

Jerry Seinfeld has taken aim at the "extreme left" and political correctness, which he said have ruined television comedy.

Columbia President Accused of 'Intellectual Theft'

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik is being accused of taking full credit for a research paper that she co-authored, according to a Yale University professor.

NYC Migrant Crisis Tied to Firefighter's Death

A New York City firefighter died of a heart attack just months after being fired as part of Mayor Eric Adams' budget cuts to create funding for the city's migrant crisis, leaving his family to struggle financially and without insurance.

China's Panda Diplomacy Not a Sign of 'Friendship'

While China may be signaling that it wants to "repair" relations with the U.S. after San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced that the city would receive a pair of giant pandas, some experts caution against restoring panda diplomacy.

6 Big Things from Trump's Trial You Need to Know

While New York's Democrat prosecutor is seeking to charge Donald Trump with election interference for calling a payment to a lawyer a legal expense, Trump and legal experts are decrying the actual election interference of a trial of "no crime."

Oklahoma Begins Long Cleanup After 4 Killed in Weekend Tornadoes

Small towns in Oklahoma began a long cleanup Monday after tornadoes flattened homes and buildings and killed four people, including an infant, widening a destructive outbreak of severe weather across the middle of the U.S.

China's Panda Diplomacy Not a Sign of 'Friendship'

While China may be signaling that it wants to "repair" relations with the U.S. after San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced that the city would receive a pair of giant pandas, some experts caution against restoring panda diplomacy. Even though China's practice of sending...

Anti-Israel Demonstrations Roil College Campuses

Protests are roiling college campuses across the U.S. as upcoming graduation ceremonies are threatened by disruptive demonstrators, with students and others sparring over the war in Gaza and its mounting death toll.

EPA's Strict Coal Plant Rules Will Have 'Minuscule' Impact on Climate

A series of new EPA rules that will force coal-fired and new natural gas power plants to cut or capture 90% of their emissions if they want to remain open will have a "minuscule, unmeasurable impact" on the climate and likely will drive electricity prices higher.

House, Senate Strike FAA Bill Deal, Will Not Hike Pilot Retirement Age

House and Senate negotiators said early Monday they have reached a deal to boost air traffic controller staffing and boost funding to avert runway close call incidents, but will not hike the airline pilot retirement age to 67 from 65.

Missouri Poll: Majority Wants Crackdown on Chinese Influence

As legislation in Missouri is being weighed to protect the weed-killer product Roundup from lawsuits, a new poll in Missouri shows an overwhelming majority neither want to hand over influence in U.S. food supply, nor Missouri elections to China.

6 Big Things from Trump's Trial You Need to Know

While New York's Democrat prosecutor is seeking to charge Donald Trump with election interference for calling a payment to a lawyer a legal expense, Trump and legal experts are decrying the actual election interference of a trial of "no crime."The trial related to Michael...

At Harvard, Protesters Take Down US Flag, Raise Hamas'

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Harvard University flew three Palestinian flags off the college's University Hall on Saturday evening, The Crimson reported.

Violence Erupts at UCLA Over Hamas Protests

Protests at U.S. universities showed no sign of slowing over the weekend, with more arrests on campuses across the country and skirmishes between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators at UCLA, where a tent encampment was set up last week.

Texans' Tank Dell Hurt in Florida Club Shooting

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was shot and sustained minor injuries at a Florida nightclub on Saturday night.

Green Party's Stein Arrested at Campus Pro-Palestinian Protest

Police arrested Green Party candidate Jill Stein on Saturday during a Gaza war protest at Washington University in St. Louis.

Tornadoes Kill 4 in Oklahoma, Leave Massive Destruction

Tornadoes killed at least four people in Oklahoma and left thousands without power Sunday after a destructive outbreak of severe weather flattened buildings in the heart of one rural town and injured dozens of people.