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Pro-Hamas Group Got $50 Million US Grant Under Inflation Reduction Act

The group’s website states “decolonize Palestine” and has an image of a bulldozer that terrorists drove through the border fence with Israel on Oct. 7, said Senator Shelley Moore Capito.

Columbia says it ‘will not divest from Israel,’ moves to close encampment following failed negotiations

Columbia University has rejected a demand to divest from Israel and has failed to reach an agreement with pro-Palestinian student protesters who are occupying a portion of the school’s New York City campus, according to a letter sent Monday morning to the community by President Minouche Shafik.

US Presidential candidate arrested at anti-Israel protest

The Green Party’s Jill Stein was detained alongside two staffers during an illegal protest at Washington University in St. Louis.

Texas Announces New Appointees to Holocaust Advisory Commission 

The agency’s mission is to combat and confront hatred, prejudice and indifference by educating Texans about the Holocaust and other genocides.

Sun Metro’s Lift – a Disgrace

One of our greatest and most neglected resources is our elders. They have raised us and guided us, and they continue to do so regardless of health or age. Sadly, the City of El Paso seems to want to ignore their needs, creating fear and confusion in a woman in her 80s.

A proclamation on ‘Education and Sharing Day’ 2024

A readout issued by the White House of U.S. President Joe Biden’s comments regarding this year’s “Education and Sharing Day.”

House Rules Committee Debates Israel Aid Package, House Speaker Confronts Right Flank

House Rules Committee debates Israel aid package, as House speaker confronts right flank

Court Rules Jews Have Right to Abortion

An Indiana court ruled that Jews have a religious liberty right to abortion. Here’s why that matters.

Veterans Administration Seeks Higher Budget While Wasting Money

All Randy French, US Army (retired), wanted was a new lift chair. What the VA gave him is a scatter that doesn’t fit in his house, a ramp that bisects his yard, and a collection of headaches.

Spotlight on a Coverup – EPPD Edition

An officer who allegedly engaged in sexual harassment and was charged with official oppression may be returning to the streets. Who knows what he’ll do when he pulls your mother, sister, or daughter over? We may never know because a police department that says, “[A]ccountability is a fundamental aspect of maintaining public trust and ensuring the highest level of service to our community” refuses to speak to us.