In the early hours of a Thursday morning, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stood up for what he believes in. He started talking on the House floor at 5 a. m. and didn't stop for over six hours. His goal? To delay a vote on President Donald Trump's huge tax cut and spending bill. Jeffries had a lot to say. He brought binders full of information to the podium. He...
The Trump administration's detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian rights activist and Columbia University graduate, ended after 104 days. Khalil, a legal permanent resident of the US, was finally reunited with his family in New Jersey. His detention had sparked widespread outrage, as it was seen as a direct attack on free speech and political activism. Khalil's ...
The U. S. has a new plan for Syria. President Donald Trump has declared that the U. S. will lift all sanctions on the country. This announcement came during his visit to the Middle East, specifically at the Saudi-U. S. Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Trump's decision is part of a broader strategy to foster stability and peace in a region that has seen immen...
A student from Turkey, studying at Tufts University, has returned to Boston after spending over six weeks in an immigration detention center in Louisiana. Her arrest was due to her political views expressed in an op-ed. She was excited to resume her studies, which she had to pause during this challenging time. She was grateful for the support she received from vario...
Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student, was released from detention in Vermont on April 30, 2025. Judge Geoffrey Crawford ordered his release. The judge said that Mahdawi's detention was causing harm. The judge also said that Mahdawi does not pose a flight risk. Mahdawi has been in the U. S. for 10 years and is set to graduate soon. Mahdawi was arrested a...
The 100-day mark of Donald Trump's second term in office has arrived. To highlight this milestone, Senator Elizabeth Warren has decided to take a stand. She plans to share a list of 100 instances where she believes Trump has used his presidential power to benefit himself and his close associates. Warren's list is not just about numbers. It is about drawing attention...
Mahmoud Khalil is in hot water. The government says he lied on his green card application. They claim he didn't tell the whole truth about his jobs. Khalil worked for the Syria Office at the British Embassy in Beirut. He also worked for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. But he didn't mention these jobs when he applied for his green ca...
Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, two prominent progressive figures, recently made waves in Colorado. They drew massive crowds with their "Fighting Oligarchy Tour. " This tour is all about pushing back against what they see as the harmful influence of billionaires and big corporations on politics. The tour kicked off in Denver, where over 30, 000 people g...
A researcher from Georgetown University found himself in a tough spot. Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen, was grabbed by immigration agents outside his Virginia home. They claimed his visa was no good anymore. Suri's lawyer, Hassan Ahmad, thinks this is all about his wife's Palestinian background and her right to speak her mind. Suri's wife, Mapheze Saleh, has been...
Buckle up, folks! Vice President Kamala Harris is ready to make her final pitch to voters at a massive rally on the National Mall in Washington, D. C. This event could draw as many as 40, 000 people, all eager to hear her speak. The location is significant. Harris will stand on the Ellipse lawn, with the White House right behind her. It's the same spot where former ...