Morning Wire College Antisemitism Hearing & Arlington Home Explosion | Afternoon Update | 12.5.23
Dec 5, 2023
A congressional hearing shines a light on rising anti-Semitism in universities, with university leaders defending free speech. The situation in Arlington escalates with a dangerous home explosion linked to the incident. Meanwhile, discussions about protecting female athletics take center stage, alongside a pivotal Supreme Court tax case. Witness testimonies reveal key insights, while a notable lawsuit addresses unrealized gains taxation and an election interference conviction is under appeal.
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Congressional Hearing on Campus Anti-Semitism
- University presidents from Harvard, UPenn, and MIT faced Congressional questioning regarding campus anti-Semitism.
- Lawmakers demanded action to mitigate hate, while university presidents defended free speech, even for objectionable views.
Tuberville Drops Hold on Military Nominations
- Senator Tommy Tuberville dropped his hold on military nominations below three stars.
- This followed his protest against the Defense Department's abortion travel reimbursement policy.
Arlington Home Explosion
- An Arlington home exploded after police responded to reports of flare gun shots and attempted a search warrant.
- The suspect, who fired at police, is presumed dead following the explosion.