UT-Austin faculty criticizes response to pro-Palestine walkout as students plan new protest
UT-Austin President defended the response but faculty criticized the presence of armed state troopers. At least 57 people were arrested.
Federal judge rejects Trump request for new trial in E. Jean Carroll suit, says he must pay $83.3 million
A federal judge in New York rejected former President Trump’s appeal of the $83.3 million fine the jury awarded E. Jean Carroll after he denied allegations he raped her in the 1990s. The judge also denied his request for a new trial. A federal jury decided in January Trump must pay $18.3 million in compensatory Read More
Shelter dogs would provide therapy for distressed border agents under new bipartisan push
Stray dogs living in shelters could be given a shot at a new life providing comfort to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers under a new bipartisan proposal. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced a bill this week to establish a pilot program allowing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to adopt the animals from local Read More
Mexican illegal immigrant charged with sexually assaulting two young girls during home invasion
A Mexican illegal immigrant whose visa expired in 2021 is now charged with the sexual assault of two young girls in Michigan after allegedly breaking into their mobile home, authorities say. Miguel Hernandez-Ruiz was arraigned Friday on one count of home invasion and two counts of first-degree criminal sexual assault against a person under the Read More
This East Texas town hasn’t held a city council election in at least 18 years
In Kennard, City Council members have been appointed after previous members decide to retire — or die.
Trump attorney, Supreme Court justice clash on whether a president who ‘ordered’ a ‘coup’ could be prosecuted
An attorney for former President Donald Trump in the presidential immunity hearing clashed with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan over a hypothetical question on whether a president who “ordered” a “coup” could be prosecuted. “If it’s an official act, there needs to be impeachment and conviction beforehand,” Trump’s attorney John Sauer argued Thursday before the Read More
Most voters doubt Biden’s physical, mental fitness to be president, Trump’s ability to act ethically: poll
Most American voters have little confidence that President Biden possesses the physical and mental fitness required to serve another term in the White House, while a similar majority is concerned that former President Trump would not act ethically if elected, according to a new poll. The Pew Research Center survey released on Wednesday shows that Read More
NYPD responds to AOC, says officers ‘have to teach’ anti-Israel mobs the ‘consequences of their actions’
Students who formed an encampment at Columbia University in New York City, in protest of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, were met with the full force of the New York Police Department after the school reversed course to allow law enforcement personnel on campus. The decision prompted backlash from Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Read More
‘Deeply biased’: India reacts to US report citing human rights violations
India said the report reflects a poor understanding of India and it attaches no value to it.
SC to pronounce verdict tomorrow on petitions seeking 100% EVM-VVPAT verification
SC to pronounce verdict tomorrow on petitions seeking 100% EVM-VVPAT verification