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Only two of his original ministers remain in their posts.
A federal judge has ruled that protesters can't march through a security zone at the Republican National Convention, handing a defeat to liberals who wanted closer access to where delegates will be gathering next week in Milwaukee.
While many celebrated Independence Day, others took to the streets to call for an end to the war in Gaza. The U.S. Palestinian Community Network says it has been hard to listen to fireworks as thousands are being killed in Gaza. They protested the U.S.'s role and continued support for Israel.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone took pointed criticism from Jewish groups in May after he reached a deal to end a pro-Palestinian campus protest. The dayslong demonstration was part of a nationwide protest on college campuses against Israel's war in Gaza.
The latest hearing on the lawsuit was held on Monday, as the coalition asks the city to grant them a closer route.
Perpetrators of crimes are often seen wearing masks. In New York, there is also concern about people shielding their faces while committing antisemitic acts.
A large protest group said it's progressing in its fight to be within sight and sound of this year's Democratic National Convention.
The City of Highland Park said officers arrived on the scene within minutes and saw around 40 protesters, carrying banners and shouting "pro-Palestinian and antisemitic chants" using loudspeakers and drums, gathered on the sidewalk.
Neighbors are worried about in particular because the protesters promised to return after using noisemakers, drums, and megaphones outside the home of Rep. Brad Schneider in Highland Park. They also wondered why more wasn't done in response at such an hour, as CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
The protest took place at 2:30 a.m., and neighbors in Highland Park wondered why more wasn’t done in response at such an hour. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
Thousands of people blocked traffic and called for a deal to free Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.
Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that he will not sign the controversial finance bill.
Demonstrators stormed parliament and a shooting left at least five people dead. Ruto did not, however, address his government's controversial bill to dramatically hike taxes that sparked the unrest.
Some groups have taken the City of Chicago to federal court after they were denied a permit to organize.
The Democratic National Convention is less than two months away and some pro-Palestinian groups are still fighting for a designated area to demonstrate close to the United Center.
The Chicago Park District announced on Sunday that the Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park is "on and fully operational" after protesters vandalized it over the weekend.
The fountain will be closed until further notice, after its water was dyed red and messages about Gaza were scrawled in the surrounding plaza. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
Protests sparked against the Armenian government after the country relinquished control of several border towns the Azerbaijanis have long claimed.
Organizers said they had planned the encampment in response to violence Saturday in the Gaza Strip.
Chicago police said they're looking to keep the peace by keeping the demonstrators at a safe distance from the convention site at the United Center.
Chicago police said they're looking to keep the peace by keeping the demonstrators with the U.S. Palestinian Community Network at a safe distance from the convention site at the United Center.
Officers showed their training at McCormick Place in preparation for expected protests at the upcoming Convention. At the start of each shift, inspections will ensure officers are properly equipped.
The City of Chicago agreed to meet this week with representatives from a group seeking a permit to protest President Biden's support of Israel at the Democratic National Convention in August to hash out an acceptable location for the demonstrations
The university is withholding degrees from four students who participated in a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.
Students protested and walked out of commencement at the University of Chicago. This comes as the university withholds degrees from four students after they participated in a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. The university confirms one person was arrested.
