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Mike Johnson announces 'crackdown' on anti-Semitism at universities as protests intensify

Good morning, readers of the US Politics Blog.Demonstrators join Columbia University as campus protests against Israel's invasion of Gaza grow across the country. took over the building Overnight, Republicans have advanced claims that the rallies are motivated by anti-Semitic bigotry. While there is evidence that controversialRepublican Speaker of the House of Representatives mike johnson Today, he plans to announce a “House-wide crackdown on the virus of anti-Semitism spreading across college campuses.” Prime Minister Johnson visited Colombia last week. he claimed Hamas “supported” the student movement, but this statement was criticized as baseless. He also threatened to use parliamentary authority to revoke the visas of foreign students who took part in the protests and cut funding to universities that do not protect Jewish students.

Prime Minister Johnson is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2:15 p.m. ET to explain in detail what his proposed crackdown would mean, but the Republican-controlled House of Representatives also criticized it for equating criticism of Israel with bigotry. The United States is considering a bill that would codify the current definition of anti-Semitism into federal law. against the Jews. Of course, whatever the House passes must be approved by the Democratic-led Senate, and there is no guarantee it will go along with the speaker's plan. More comments are expected from Congress on the protests as the day unfolds.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls Colombia protests 'an absolute disgrace' and calls for university president to resign again

Republican House Speaker mike johnson He continues to direct his anger at Columbia University students and leaders, accusing protests against Israel's invasion of Gaza of anti-Semitism.

What continues to happen in Colombia is an utter disgrace.

Campuses are occupied by anti-Semitic students and faculty.

You are sure to get results. President Shafik must resign. https://t.co/l1x5aRjuwS

— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) April 29, 2024

Demonstrators at Columbia University say they are furious about Israel's invasion of Gaza and are sparring with university administrators, including the president. Minoush Shafik. Columbia University leaders yesterday began suspending students who remained at protest encampments past an afternoon deadline to disperse, and hours later, dozens of protesters returned to Columbia University's Manhattan campus. They occupied a university building on campus.

Here are the latest updates on protests at Columbia University and universities across the country.

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Mike Johnson announces 'crackdown' on anti-Semitism at universities as protests intensify

Good morning, readers of the US Politics Blog.Demonstrators join Columbia University as campus protests against Israel's invasion of Gaza grow across the country. took over the building Overnight, Republicans have advanced claims that the rallies are motivated by anti-Semitic bigotry. While there is evidence that controversialRepublican Speaker of the House of Representatives mike johnson Today, he plans to announce a “House-wide crackdown on the virus of anti-Semitism spreading across college campuses.” Prime Minister Johnson visited Colombia last week. he claimed Hamas “supported” the student movement, but this statement was criticized as baseless. He also threatened to use parliamentary authority to revoke the visas of foreign students who participated in the protests and cut funding to universities that do not protect Jewish students.

Prime Minister Johnson is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2:15 p.m. ET to explain in detail what his proposed crackdown would mean, but the Republican-controlled House of Representatives also criticized it for equating criticism of Israel with bigotry. The United States is considering a bill that would codify the current definition of anti-Semitism into federal law. against the Jews. Of course, whatever the House passes must be approved by the Democratic-led Senate, and there is no guarantee it will go along with the speaker's plan. More comments are expected from Congress on the protests as the day unfolds.

Here's what else is going on:

  • joe biden will head from Washington, D.C. to his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, for a campaign event at 3 p.m., before returning to the nation's capital.

  • Will today be that day? Would Hamas agree to a ceasefire agreement that would allow the release of Israeli hostages? Such a development could also take the heat off Biden, who is facing an escalation of his own protests over his support for Israel's invasion of Gaza.Follow our live blog Latest About this developing story.

  • donald trumpA trial on charges of falsifying business records has resumed in New York City.follow me here As for the latest one.

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Summarize this content to 100 words Mike Johnson announces 'crackdown' on anti-Semitism at universities as protests intensifyGood morning, readers of the US Politics Blog.Demonstrators join Columbia University as campus protests against Israel's invasion of Gaza grow across the country. took over the building Overnight, Republicans have advanced claims that the rallies are motivated by anti-Semitic bigotry. While there is evidence that controversialRepublican Speaker of the House of Representatives mike johnson Today, he plans to announce a “House-wide crackdown on the virus of anti-Semitism spreading across college campuses.” Prime Minister Johnson visited Colombia last week. he claimed Hamas “supported” the student movement, but this statement was criticized as baseless. He also threatened to use parliamentary authority to revoke the visas of foreign students who took part in the protests and cut funding to universities that do not protect Jewish students.Prime Minister Johnson is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2:15 p.m. ET to explain in detail what his proposed crackdown would mean, but the Republican-controlled House of Representatives also criticized it for equating criticism of Israel with bigotry. The United States is considering a bill that would codify the current definition of anti-Semitism into federal law. against the Jews. Of course, whatever the House passes must be approved by the Democratic-led Senate, and there is no guarantee it will go along with the speaker's plan. More comments are expected from Congress on the protests as the day unfolds.Here's what else is going on:
joe biden will head from Washington, D.C. to his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, for a campaign event at 3 p.m., before returning to the nation's capital.
Will today be that day? Would Hamas agree to a ceasefire agreement that would allow the release of Israeli hostages? Such a development could also take the heat off Biden, who is facing an escalation of his own protests over his support for Israel's invasion of Gaza.Follow our live blog Latest About this developing story.
donald trumpA trial on charges of falsifying business records has resumed in New York City.follow me here As for the latest one.
shareUpdate date and time 15.13 Central European Standard Timeimportant eventsShow only major eventsPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featurePrime Minister Boris Johnson calls Colombia protests 'an absolute disgrace' and calls for university president to resign againRepublican House Speaker mike johnson He continues to direct his anger at Columbia University students and leaders, accusing protests against Israel's invasion of Gaza of anti-Semitism.What continues to happen in Colombia is an utter disgrace. Campuses are occupied by anti-Semitic students and faculty. You are sure to get results. President Shafik must resign. https://t.co/l1x5aRjuwS— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) April 29, 2024Demonstrators at Columbia University say they are furious about Israel's invasion of Gaza and are sparring with university administrators, including the president. Minoush Shafik. Columbia University leaders yesterday began suspending students who remained at protest encampments past an afternoon deadline to disperse, and hours later, dozens of protesters returned to Columbia University's Manhattan campus. They occupied a university building on campus.Here are the latest updates on protests at Columbia University and universities across the country.shareUpdate date and time 15.26 Central European TimeMike Johnson announces 'crackdown' on anti-Semitism at universities as protests intensifyGood morning, readers of the US Politics Blog.Demonstrators join Columbia University as campus protests against Israel's invasion of Gaza grow across the country. took over the building Overnight, Republicans have advanced claims that the rallies are motivated by anti-Semitic bigotry. While there is evidence that controversialRepublican Speaker of the House of Representatives mike johnson Today, he plans to announce a “House-wide crackdown on the virus of anti-Semitism spreading across college campuses.” Prime Minister Johnson visited Colombia last week. he claimed Hamas “supported” the student movement, but this statement was criticized as baseless. He also threatened to use parliamentary authority to revoke the visas of foreign students who participated in the protests and cut funding to universities that do not protect Jewish students.Prime Minister Johnson is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2:15 p.m. ET to explain in detail what his proposed crackdown would mean, but the Republican-controlled House of Representatives also criticized it for equating criticism of Israel with bigotry. The United States is considering a bill that would codify the current definition of anti-Semitism into federal law. against the Jews. Of course, whatever the House passes must be approved by the Democratic-led Senate, and there is no guarantee it will go along with the speaker's plan. More comments are expected from Congress on the protests as the day unfolds.Here's what else is going on:
joe biden will head from Washington, D.C. to his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, for a campaign event at 3 p.m., before returning to the nation's capital.
Will today be that day? Would Hamas agree to a ceasefire agreement that would allow the release of Israeli hostages? Such a development could also take the heat off Biden, who is facing an escalation of his own protests over his support for Israel's invasion of Gaza.Follow our live blog Latest About this developing story.
donald trumpA trial on charges of falsifying business records has resumed in New York City.follow me here As for the latest one.
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