NYT: U.S.C. Cancels Valedictorian’s Speech After Jewish Groups Object

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Citing safety concerns, USC says that valedictorian Asna Tabassum will not deliver a speech at this year's commencement. The move comes amid accusations by a pro-Israel group that she is antisemitic. Should she be allowed to speak? Tonight at 11 from ABC7 abc7.com/14672515

BREAKING: USC valedictorian Asna Tabassum releases a statement through CAIR-LA expressing “shock” over the University’s decision to not let her speak at graduation.

“I am surprised that my own university—my home for four years—has abandoned me,” she said.

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BREAKING: USC says the selected valedictorian for the Class of 2024 will NOT be allowed to speak at graduation after promoting antisemitic comments on social media that caused “substantial risks relating to security.”

BREAKING: The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the law proceed, reversing lower courts. apnews.com/article/suprem…

The LAPD is aware of a group of pedestrian demonstrators in the Downtown Los Angeles area. Please avoid the area and expect traffic delays.

JUST IN: Iranian foreign minister threatens to target US bases in the region if they are used to attack Iran

#BREAKING : WSJ reports, citing three Western officials, that #Israel is expected to soon respond to #Iran ’s regime's attack on Saturday.

.President Biden: “Israel demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks.”

Canada unequivocally condemns Iran’s airborne attacks against Israel – and the Iranian regime’s disregard for peace and stability in the region. My statement:
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🔴 Watch: Israeli defense systems intercept Iranian missiles over the Temple Mount

I just met with my national security team for an update on Iran’s attacks against Israel. Our commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad.

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U.S. Defense and Intelligence Officials have now stated that this ongoing Attack by Iran is the “Worst Case Scenario” that Israel has been Preparing for and that this could cause a Major War across the Middle East.

#NEWS : President Biden is in contact with Israeli officials from the Situation Room after Iran began an attack on Israel. Another attack from Iran is likely in a number of hours, per NSC spokesperson Adrienne Watson, adding POTUS’ support for Israel is “ironclad.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently convening the War Cabinet, at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.

Read my statement on the Iranian regime’s reckless attack against Israel.

BREAKING: Iran launches attack against Israel using dozens of drones, four U.S. and Israeli officials told me

TONIGHT: Israel will suspend all educational activities, limit gatherings to 1000 people starting at 11pm local.

NEW: Biden tells me “my expectation is sooner rather than later” when I asked how imminent is an attack on Israel from Iran. Asked what his message is to Tehran, he warned, “Don’t.”

He reiterated U.S. commitment to helping Israel defend itself.