Morning Wire Police Clear Campus Protests & Interest Rates Hold | Afternoon Update | 5.1.24
May 1, 2024
Police crackdown on anti-Israel protests at U.S. universities results in multiple arrests, sparking significant political debate. The Biden administration's potential plan to admit Palestinian refugees raises security concerns and family connection issues. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady amid inflation worries. In legal news, updates on Harvey Weinstein's case and a notable United Methodist Church ruling on LGBT clergy make headlines, alongside a product recall of Martinelli's apple juice for safety reasons.
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Campus Protests
- Police cleared anti-Israel protest encampments at several universities, including UCLA, Yale, and the University of Arizona.
- Over 300 arrests were made at Columbia University and the City College of New York.
Palestinian Refugees
- The Biden administration is considering bringing Palestinian refugees to the U.S. if they have immediate family here.
- This program would grant refugee status, resettlement benefits, and a path to citizenship.
Challenge to House Speaker
- Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to initiate a vote to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson.
- Johnson called Greene's move "wrong for the Republican conference, wrong for the institution, and wrong for the country."