Hecklers didn’t stop House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday from calling for the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik on campus. Mr. Johnson’s press conference took place on the steps of the university’s library, where students chanted, “We can’t hear you,” “Free Palestine,” and “Mike, you suck.” Mr. Johnson was flanked by fellow members […]
Columbia University said on April 24 that it has extended the deadline for negotiations with pro-Palestinian protesters to dismantle their encampment on the university’s West Lawn following “important progress” in their talks. University President Minouche Shafik had initially set a midnight deadline to reach an agreement with protesters over the dismantling of the encampment, dispersing, […]
Anti-Israel student protests continued at Columbia University and other colleges amid large police presence. Columbia faculty staged a walk-out in support of the protests, while President Joe Biden condemned the anti-Semitic protests. Meanwhile, New Work lawmakers joined a pro-Jewish students counter-protest.
Police arrested more than 100 people on Columbia University’s campus on Thursday after protesters set up an encampment on the campus to protest against Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that 108 people were arrested for trespassing on the university’s property. Police ensured that there was “no […]
On Jan. 16, Shen Yun Performing Arts visited Columbia, South Carolina for their first performance in the state. They were welcomed by proclamations from both the governor and Columbia’s mayor, Daniel Rickenmann. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster wrote: “From the magnificently designed scenery to the graceful dancers, gifted artists, and talented musicians, the performance will […]
The Biden administration has announced new joint efforts with the governments of Panama and Columbia to prevent illegal migration through the treacherous Darién Gap that connects North America to South America. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued a joint statement on Tuesday, along with Panamanian Foreign Minister Janaina Tewaney and Colombian Foreign Minister Álvaro […]
The District of Columbia has gotten rid of its regulation limiting how much ammunition a concealed-carry handgun permit holder may carry after a local resident sued it in federal court. This marks the second time in under a year that the local government in the nation’s capital city has been forced to amend its gun […]
NEW YORK—Attorneys general for 19 states and the District of Columbia sued President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday to block a sweeping new rule to indefinitely detain migrant families seeking to settle in the United States.
BOGOTA–Colombia on Monday arrested a soon-to-be congressman from the Marxist FARC party –also known as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – on charges of drug trafficking, the government said, sparking outrage from the former rebel group that demobilized last year. Seusis Hernandez, who was due to take office in July, conspired to export 10 tonnes of cocaine […]
BOGOTA–Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday said the United States is heartbroken by the economic and social situation effecting Venezuela and appreciates Colombia joining efforts to help in dealing with the humanitarian crisis. Standing beside Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos, Tillerson said the two men had an extensive exchange about how they and other […]
