El-Sayed apologizes to Michigan Jewish Democrats as Senate race heats up
What's new: The Democratic nominee said his synagogue-attack comments “weren’t the time for context” but refused to break with supporter Hasan Piker.
Politico, Axios +2
Subject
#Antisemitism
El-Sayed apologizes over synagogue attack remarks in Michigan race
Why it matters: The dispute adds to Democratic tensions over antisemitism as the party tries to unify behind a key Senate nominee.
Whistleblower alleges Trump university probes lacked evidence
What's new: The complaint was sent to watchdogs and publicized by Rep. Jamie Raskin as it challenges settlements with Columbia and Brown.
PBS NewsHour, The Straits Times +1
Whistleblower says Trump team overrode DOJ findings in Ivy probes
What's new: Democrats released a complaint alleging a 2025 antisemitism task force pushed predetermined civil rights cases.
The New York Times, The Straits Times
Judge throws out Trump lawsuit accusing Harvard of antisemitism
What's next: The administration is weighing an appeal as its broader fight over Harvard funding and campus policy continues.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +2
Brown president to leave after clash over $510 million in funding
Why it matters: Christina Paxson stayed an extra year to steer Brown through a federal funding freeze tied to campus policy demands.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +1
Report ties 20 killings to deadliest year for antisemitic attacks since 1994
What's new: The J7 task force logged more than 23,000 incidents across seven countries in 2025, up 136% from 2022.
The Straits Times, Fox News +1
NYC stabbing suspect held as hate-crime probe expands on Upper West Side
What's new: Two men, ages 50 and 57, were hospitalized in stable condition as officials examined whether antisemitism drove the attacks.
The New York Times, Fox News
Britain bans IRGC, 2 proxy groups after 7 antisemitic attacks
What's next: If Parliament approves, anyone aiding the groups or carrying out sabotage for them could face life in prison.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +1