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Iowa caucuses and MLK Day: Up First briefing
Iowa Republicans kick off 2024 election season with first caucuses. Israel, Gaza mark 100 days of war. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Iowa Republicans kick off 2024 election season with first caucuses. Israel, Gaza mark 100 days of war. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
South Africa sues Israel for genocide in Gaza at ICJ. EU remains mostly silent. Israel's allies criticize, while some support.
Harvard's first black president resigns after plagiarism scandal, blames racial animus. Conservative weapon against colleges, according to the Associated Press.
Biden administration renews taxpayer-funded protection for Pompeo and aide due to "serious and credible" threats from Iran. Middle East tensions soar.
Israeli strike in Beirut kills Hamas' No. 2 political leader, heightening risk of Middle East conflict. Hezbollah vows retaliation. Israel remains focused.
Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns amid multiple controversies, setting a record for the shortest-lived presidency at the storied university.
Amy Schumer is under fire for calling a film about a Nazi commandant at Auschwitz her "movie of the year".
Controversial CNN interview draws parallels between Christmas and Israel-Hamas conflict. Father Beck highlights universal themes of hope and unity.
Ivanka Trump and her family attended a Miami Dolphins game, followed by sharing adorable Christmas photos from her childhood.
Greta Thunberg is accused of being antisemitic for showing solidarity with Gaza. Critics argue that her stance is reasonable.
Indian and global news highlights include a Tamil Nadu minister's jail sentence, India-Pakistan relations, and Bollywood film releases.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania condemned Hamas, causing backlash. His stance on Israel has divided progressives, but he stands firm.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik calls for Harvard President Claudine Gay to step down amid claims of antisemitism on campus.
Elon Musk reinstates Alex Jones on Twitter, Left loses minds. Freedom of speech, love him or hate him, matches the Left's crazy.
Congresswoman Stefanik exploited Jewish pain for political gain, trying to blur the lines between offensive speech and harassment.
Ground offensive expands to every part of Gaza, as fears of wider conflict grow after US warship attacked. UN estimates 1.8 million displaced.
Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve as a US Supreme Court officer, died at 93 in Phoenix. She battled dementia.
Elon Musk tells advertisers who fled X over antisemitic content to "go f*** yourself" in fiery interview. Musk later apologizes.
Duke basketball hires former player Justin Robinson as director of player development. Robinson's career ended due to COVID and war.
Thousands expected to gather for Rockefeller Plaza Christmas tree lighting; NYPD on high alert for potential pro-Palestinian protest.
Mother of suspect arrested in connection with shooting of three Palestinian college students speaks out after son's arrest.
Hamas' first hostage release confirms that they are ruthless liars who will victimize anyone and think they can manipulate America.
Jenna Ortega exits Scream VII after Melissa Barrera's firing by Spyglass over pro-Palestine comments, leading to a full creative reboot.
Former Obama adviser admits to Islamophobic rant on NYC street. Videos went viral, sparking outrage. He regrets the incident and apologizes.
Obama administration official Stuart Seldowitz verbally attacks halal cart vendor in New York, sparking widespread criticism online and leading to his firing.
Marvel faces crisis with 'The Marvels' reshoots, reviving original Avengers and Jonathan Majors' back-up plans revealed 3 weeks ago.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to violating US anti-money laundering laws in $4.3 billion settlement, stepping down as CEO.
Joe Biden, oldest US president, faces challenges with age, poll numbers, and support among younger voters due to Israel policy.
9/11 Families United condemns younger Americans expressing sympathy for bin Laden, who masterminded the 9/11 attacks, and TikTok is removing related content.
Osama bin Laden's 2002 letter resurfaces on TikTok amid Israel-Hamas conflict, sparking controversy and condemnation from the White House.
Roger Waters was rejected by hotels in Argentina and Uruguay over accusations of antisemitism, which he denies, ahead of his tour.
Hotels in Argentina and Uruguay reject reservations for Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters over accusations of antisemitism.
Pro-Palestinian protestors shut down the Bay Bridge for four hours with a protest, leading to 50 arrests and 15 cars towed.
Thousands gather in Washington D.C. in support of Israel, combatting antisemitism, with increased incidents at college campuses across the U.S.
Israeli soldier held captive by Hamas confirmed dead. Israel's military confirms the death of Noa Marciano, 19, held captive in Gaza.
"Stranger Things" star Noah Schnapp faces backlash for sharing video with "Zionism is sexy" stickers amid Israel-Gaza conflict.
"Stranger Things" star Noah Schnapp defends Israel following Hamas attacks, condemns silence on social media, and calls for justice and compassion.
Democrat Rep. Rashida Tlaib censured by the House for promoting genocidal slogans. Sparks debate on free speech vs. misrepresentation. #RashidaTlaibCensured
Jewish man in his 60s died a day after being injured at a pro-Palestinian rally in Southern California.
Reps. introduce resolutions to censure Rashida Tlaib for "from the river to the sea" slogan, calling it genocidal and supporting terrorism.
NJ Democratic power broker ejected from Eagles game after displaying US-Israeli flag. Eagles claim he was abusive, not removed for flag.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib faces backlash for defending chants calling for genocide against Jewish people, sparking controversy and condemnation.
Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will make his first public comments since the Palestinian group Hamas and Israel went to war.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly agreed to provide Hezbollah with a Russian-made missile defense system, according to US intelligence. The Russian mercenary organization Wagner Group has been tasked with the delivery of the system. There are concerns that this could lead to a new front in Israel's war on Hamas.
Amy Schumer reopens Instagram comments after disabling them due to backlash over her Israeli-Palestinian conflict remarks.
Yemen's Houthi movement launched missiles and drones at Israel, raising concerns of a dangerous escalation in the Middle East conflict.
Cornell University student Patrick Dai was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Jews amid rising antisemitic incidents in the US.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have fired drones and missiles at Israel, escalating the regional risks of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Former Wake Forest football player Greg Hunter is organizing a reunion for former players and coaches to celebrate the program's success.
Putin meets with Islamic republic's President Ebrahim Raisi, sparking concern of an "axis of terror" forming between Russia, Iran, and Hamas.