Speaker Johnson says congressional investigation is underway. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana suggested that colleges and universities that fail to address antisemitism on their campuses may have…
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New House Bill Would Tax University Endowments
Legislation motivated in part by recent antisemitism. Some members of the House and Senate have expressed concerns surrounding the massive endowments colleges and universities receive from private donors…
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University Presidents Testify About Campus Antisemitism
Harvard’s president tells the House committee it is a symptom of ignorance. The House Committee on Education and the Workforce heard testimony from the presidents of Harvard University,…
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House Approves Resolution Reaffirming Israel’s Right to Exist
Representative who introduced the resolution says no one should “delegitimize the very existence of the Jewish state.“ The House of Representatives passed a resolution on Thursday, offered by…
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Senator Schumer Calls on Nation to Reject Antisemitism
He warns against allowing debate over events in Israel to cross over into hatred of Jewish people at large. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York gave…
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Education Department Investigates Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Harassment
Secretary Cardona announces K-12 schools and colleges have reported incidents. The Education Department announced a list of colleges and grade schools that are being investigated after complaints were…
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House Committee Investigates Hamas-Linked Charities
Government funding may also be an issue. The House Ways and Means Committee conducted a hearing on Wednesday on funding of the terror group Hamas. They particularly focused on…
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Representative Tlaib Faces House Censure
She has continued to make anti-Israel statements after avoiding censure a week ago. UPDATE: 8 AM EST, November 8 The House of Representatives voted to censure Congresswoman Tlaib…
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Representative Torres Speaks Against Antisemitism
Threats have been made against Jewish college students. U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres, who represents the Bronx in New York City, has called on the Department of Education to…
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House Committee Investigates DHS Hiring Former PLO Operative
The official has been placed on administrative leave. The House Homeland Security Committee has opened an investigation into an asylum adjudication officer in the Department of Homeland Security…
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