7. As Israel commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre, pro-Palestinian anti-Semitic student groups in the U.S., led by National Students for Justice in Palestine, organized a “day of rage,” with protests held across various campuses, President Joe Biden is suggesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might be trying to influence the election, and ignorant knuckleheads demanded Israel make a deal for hostages and a ceasefire when Hamas has refused. These events, which included walkouts and calls for “no work” or “no school,” featured slogans like “Glory to the martyrs” and were met with heightened security on campuses.
6. The betting markets are part of what appears to be a shift in the presidential race towards former President Donald Trump with betting markets, polls, and even current President Joe Biden connecting Harris to his policies so much that she may try to break away even more. While Harris continues to lead in the popular vote, Trump is now showing gains in Pennsylvania with recent polls showing him leading or tied, while he is leading in most battleground states.
5. Federal Emergency Management Agency continues to miss the point … still, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell dismissed claims that the agency is short on disaster relief funds due to money being diverted to aid illegal immigrants, calling it “just plain false” and White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre stormed off when asked about it. She emphasized that disaster relief and immigration funding come from separate sources, and misinformation is hindering FEMA’s efforts to provide necessary assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene but more evidence continues to mount that the agencies priorities and directives are not accomplishing their mission.
4. The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from an Alabama IVF clinic, allowing a wrongful death lawsuit involving destroyed embryos to proceed. The case stems from a 2021 lawsuit that argues Alabama’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act applies to all unborn children, including embryos, sparking nationwide controversy and legislative action in the state.
3. Auburn anti-Semitism is papered over by multiple media outlets, after anti-Semitic graffiti, including the phrase “From the River to the Sea,” was found at Auburn University’s Toomer’s Corner on the day before the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel, those protests continue. The university quickly removed the graffiti, Auburn police are continuing to investigate the incident, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said “Never Again is now” in response to the incident, and Auburn itself denounced this nonsense saying, “Not on our campus. Thank you to @AuburnFM @COAPublicSafety @AuburnSafety and those who went to Toomer’s Corner to peacefully diffuse and clean up the protest,” with the @AUFAMILY Twitter account.
2. Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond faces calls for his resignation, with activists and State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) citing a rise in homicides and low officer morale. Despite the criticism, Mayor Randall Woodfin’s office defended Thurmond, highlighting a decrease in overall violent and property crimes, while acknowledging the need for a collective effort to address the city’s homicide problem.
1. After the host of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast got roasted on social media, Vice President Kamala Harris faced social media backlash after her “60 Minutes” interview, where she gave a lengthy, unclear response on the U.S. alliance with Israel and whether America has influence over Prime Minister Netanyahu, confounded the interviewer on the economy, tax rates, and how Congress works. Observers noted her “word salads” don’t disappear even during the friendliest of interviews that are pre-taped.
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