
ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests, his lawyer says | Associated Press
Analysis: The Trump Administration escalates by detaining a prominent Columbia graduate who led multiple anti-Israel protests. While the student’s visa and green card status ultimately rely upon a decision from an immigration judge, this is undoubtedly a retaliatory strike by the administration aimed at deterring and punishing future pro-Palestine protesters.
Analysis: The FAA is a great example of a government agency that often goes under the radar of public perception, but the second partisan policy changes influence its core functions the risk to public safety rises exponentially. Musk & Trump’s cut-throat approach to government downsizing leaves critical agencies unable to perform their duties. While initially these cuts may have seemed uneventful their consequences are quickly nearing the horizon.

Chaos Sweeps Coastal Syria: ‘We Have to Get Out of Here’| New York Times
Analysis: Brutal violence plagues multiple towns in Syria linked to greater government resistance. The killings seemed indiscriminate and looting followed. The stability of the country remains in flux.
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