Matt Gagnon discussed the case of Elias Rodriguez, who allegedly killed two Israeli embassy aides in Washington, citing his pro-Palestinian activism and social media posts condemning Israeli actions. Rodriguez, a Chicago resident, had a history of activism and worked at the American Osteopathic Information Association. Gagnon also touched on the Trump administration’s actions against Harvard for its international student policies, citing concerns about support for terrorist organizations. He argued that universities should be cautious about admitting students with extreme political views, as they can disrupt the academic environment and potentially pose security risks.
They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump.
Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.
Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma must pay billions of dollars to settle a flood of lawsuits over the harms of opioids, in a new deal formally approved by a federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday.
The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill Tuesday to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.