In light of the ongoing riots, President Joe Biden finally voiced his disapproval of the issue. In remarks yesterday, the president said that violent protests and intimidation are not protected by law. At the same time, he also said there is no place for any other racial attacks, including on Palestinian- and Arab-Americans. However, Biden also rejected the need for the National Guard to deal with the protests. Meanwhile, when White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre was asked why the president hadn’t spoken up about the protests sooner, she evaded the question and instead affirmed Bide ..read more

Tonight on FISM News: President Biden condemns violence on campus, the White House tries to soften Biden’s comments on Japan, and a Hamas leader uses hostages as human shields. The post FISM News | May 3, 2024 appeared first on FISM TV ..read more

As the 2024 Presidential election fast approaches, Republicans have been aggressively attacking Democrats on multiple different fronts. This includes campus protests, abortion legislation and the economy. But one issue that Republicans have been harping on since Day 1 has been the border crisis – and they recently continued in this campaign. This week, the House of Representatives passed resolution 1112, which denounces the Biden administration’s immigration policies. The resolution text singles out what it calls “the worst border security crisis in the Nation’s history.” Language in the bill ..read more

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse story hit a new, sad milestone yesterday as, per ABC News, a fifth victim’s body was found trapped in a red truck. The Maryland Department of State Police said that they “remain dedicated to the ongoing recovery operations, while knowing behind each person lost in this tragedy, lies a loving family.” They added that they are asking “that everyone extend their deepest sympathies and support to the families during this difficult time.” One more victim is still yet to be found as of this report. The post Update: 5th construction worker from Baltimore bridge ..read more

Women’s basketball star Brittney Griner is opening up about her painful 10 months spent in a Russian prison after being arrested on drug charges in 2022. During an interview on ABC yesterday, the Olympic gold medalist described the appalling conditions. After a rough stay in an initial facility, she was sent to an even worse penal colony where she says spiders infested her hair. “I had to do what I had to do to survive,” Griner said. The post Brittney Griner opens up on Russian detainment appeared first on FISM TV ..read more

The U.S. is accusing Russia of using banned chemical weapons in Ukraine following a new set of sanctions. The State Department announced Wednesday that there’s evidence of chloropicrin and other banned chemicals being used against Ukrainian troops. Moscow previously denied accusations of violating an international treaty. However, the State Department warns the use of the World War I-era gas is not an isolated incident. In response to the investigation, the U.S. slapped Russian defense companies and individuals with more than 300 sanctions. U.S. officials say that will “further disrupt and de ..read more

Disturbing news is coming out of Gaza, where reports suggest Hamas’ leader is using hostages as human shields. According to the New York Times, the mastermind behind the October 7 terror attack on Israel – a man by the name of Yahya Sinwar – is surrounding himself and his family with more than a dozen hostages. US officials say the hostages are meant to prevent Israel from trying to assassinate Sinwar, whom Israel blames for preventing a hostage deal. This latest revelation about his use of human shields could be a major reason why Hamas keeps stalling in negotiations. Hamas is still holding ..read more

Turkey stopped all trade with Israel yesterday over a “worsening humanitarian tragedy” in Gaza. The country’s trade ministry says it will strictly cut off all Israeli imports and exports until more humanitarian aid flows into the war-torn Palestinian territory. Israeli officials accuse Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan of breaking trade agreements, firing back, “This is how a dictator behaves.” The countries traded nearly $7 billion worth of goods last year. Israel will now look to local production and other countries to fill that trade gap. On the same day, the U.S. called on Israel to protec ..read more

The United States military admitted yesterday that it mistakenly killed a Syrian civilian in a 2023 drone strike that was meant to target a senior Al Qaeda leader. The U.S. Central Command said it cannot share more information, since it is classified. However, the investigation which concluded last November, revealed that while the military abided by the proper laws and U.S. policies in an armed conflict, it could’ve improved in several areas. Command added, “We are committed to learning from this incident and improving our targeting processes to mitigate potential civilian harm.” The post Pe ..read more

President Joe Biden is taking flak for recent comments about Japan in which he called the US ally xenophobic. During a campaign reception on Wednesday, Biden lumped Japan together with China, India and Russia saying their economies are suffering because they “don’t want immigrants.” Biden compared Japan’s economy to America’s, which he said is “growing” because of immigration. Following blowback for criticizing an American ally, the White House tried to soften Biden’s comments. The criticism comes at an odd time for the president. A few weeks ago, he hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishi ..read more