Anti-Israel Protesters Occupy Columbia Lawn

As Columbia University President Minouchie Shafik testified at a Congressional hearing about antisemitism at the university, dozens of students Wednesday pledged to occupy a space on campus until the school divests from companies with ties to Israel, the Spectator reported.[#item_full_content]

Jesse Jackson’s Civil Rights Group Loses New Leader

The pastor who took over as president and CEO of the civil rights organization founded by the Rev. Jesse Jackson resigned from the position less than three months after assuming the post for unspecified reasons, the Associated Press reported.[#item_full_content]

Donald Trump Mulls Middle-Class Tax Cut if Reelected

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has indicated to advisers he is keen on a new middle-class tax cut should he return to the White House, two people familiar with the discussions said, an initiative that could appeal to voters.[#item_full_content]

WashPost: Russia Aims to Weaken US, Allies

A classified addendum to an official Russian foreign policy document includes plans to weaken the U.S. and its allies in all areas, The Washington Post reported.[#item_full_content]