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House passes bill aimed to combat antisemitism amid college unrest

House Speaker Mike Johnson met with a group of Jewish students at Columbia University who say they've experienced antisemitic speech and harassment from protesters on and off campus.

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New York Lawmakers Propose Antisemitism Monitor At Colleges

Bipartisan legislation introduced in New York to combat rising antisemitism on college campuses through the COLUMBIA Act.

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House GOP leaders plan to take up Israel aid after Iran attack

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said the chamber will consider legislation to support Israel after Iran launched dozens of drones toward Israel late Saturday night.

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When celebrities show up to protest, the media follows — but so does the backlash

The Middle East crisis has sharply divided Hollywood. Celebrities who've spoken out have lost jobs and been harassed. But there's a long history of celebrities lending their voices to bigger causes.

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Susan Sarandon joins protesters on Capitol Hill calling for Gaza cease-fire - Roll Call

Until the actress showed up, “we’ve been walking these halls day after day after day and we never get the media to come with us,” one activist says.

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Some House members forgo program to boost their home security - Roll Call

Some House members are not taking advantage of extra money from a House program meant to improve security at their residences.

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So why isn’t a Pokemon card a security?

Figures from SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to Rep. Ritchie Torres have weighed in on the pressing crypto question, without clarity from regulators.

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105 Republicans vote to expel disgraced George Santos from Congress

The expulsion of the New York Republican gives Democrats a chance to pick up a seat

The Independent UK

From a resume of lies to an OnlyFans scandal: George Santos’s many, many controversies

Examining a play-by-play of the strangest string of scandals to hit DC in recent memory

The Independent UK

From a resume of lies to an OnlyFans scandal: George Santos’s many, many controversies

Examining a play-by-play of the strangest scandal to hit DC in recent memory

The Independent UK

GOP congressman slammed for bill to kick out Palestinians from US

Republican Rep Ryan Zinke claims he does not trust the Biden Administration to properly vet Palestinians seeking asylum in the US

The Independent UK

White House slams Squad members’ ‘repugnant’ comments on Israel attack

‘There are not two sides,’ said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

The Independent UK

Democrat slams Squad members over comments about Hamas attack on Israel

‘Squad’ member Rashida Tlaib called for the US to stop funding Israel, which she called an ‘apartheid system’

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How Patrick McHenry went from partisan ‘attack dog’ to holding the House’s fate

Once “a pain in the neck” to Democrats, McHenry earned their respect. Now the North Carolina Republican is acting as speaker pro tempore.

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Despite the Ripple decision, crypto legislation still seems like a distant possibility

One House Democrat expressed skepticism that the landmark ruling would change dynamics in Congress.

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Censure Cases Surge In State Legislatures, Reaching Record High In 2023

Six state lawmakers face censure, accounting for 19.3% of tracked cases this year, the second-highest in history.

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Measure to censure Rep. Santos introduced in House

WASHINGTON -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., faces another attempt from Democrats to hold him accountable in the chamber, this time with a censure resolution.

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Measure to censure Rep. Santos introduced in House - Roll Call

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., faces another attempt from Democrats to hold him accountable in the chamber, this time with a censure resolution.

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Experts are calling the Ripple ruling a win for the industry and XRP. Here's how lawyers—and Crypto Twitter—are reacting

A roundup of reactions from top lawyers and voices on Crypto Twitter.

The Independent UK

Ritchie Torres, the only openly gay Black man in Congress, on how he fights GOP ‘bullying’ of LGBT+ people

The New York Democrat talks with Eric Garcia about how he deals with homophobes in Congress, his battle with depression and why getting rid of the filibuster is necessary for LGBT+ rights

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State Rep. Julie Johnson announces she is running for U.S. Rep. Colin Allred’s seat

Johnson, first elected to the Texas House in 2018, joins a crowded primary to succeed Allred, who is giving up his solidly Democratic seat to run against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz next year.

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Mondaire Jones, one of the first Black gay members of Congress, on ‘powerful forces’ trying to pull America backward

‘Growing up, I had never imagined someone like me could run for political office, let alone get elected to Congress,’ Jones tells Gustaf Kilander

Axios

Scoop: House Democrat's bill would mandate AI disclosure

Rep. Ritchie Torres' bill is the latest in a wave of new legislative efforts to regulate A

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‘Bullying’ campaign after US graduate speech criticises Israel

Politicians from both US major parties condemn CUNY Law graduation address by young woman critical of Israeli policies.

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