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Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail.  What's happening?  -White House condemns antisemitism at Columbia University -Ex-lawmaker George Santos offering cameos in drag queen persona -Trump permitted to attend son's graduation The judge presiding over the NY v. Trump trial in Manhattan lamented not being able to fine former President Trump more than $1,000 for each violation of his gag order amid the trial.  Judge Juan Merchan fined Trump $9,000 Tuesday morning for violating a gag order that bans him from speaking publicly about witnesses and family members of court officials. The judge found he violated the order on nine separate occasions, with each violation resulting in a $1,000 fine.  The judge detailed in the order that if Trump carries out "continued willful violations" of the gag order, he could face "incarceratory punishment" if "necess...

Before the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets from the playoffs for the second time in as many years, LeBron James was having some back-and-forth with a fan courtside. During Game 5 on Monday night , a woman with floor seats appeared to mock the NBA's all-time points leader – and it seemed like she didn't expect a response. While she seemed to jaw at him, even appearing to call him a "crybaby," she also waved her hands near her eyes to mock crying. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM James was walking toward, and then along, the sideline, appearing to say something about the referees. As James walked past the fan, he jump-scared her, making her flinch. James then mocked the fan for flinching, appearing to then call her a "scary a--." VIEW MOMENT ON X The Lakers' elimination in five games came despite leading for a large portion of the series, but the Nuggets were consistently able to come back and pull away la...

Florida recently overtook New York as the nation's third-largest state. With a booming population of 22 million and growing, the Sunshine State is making considerable investments in its public institutions of higher learning, while private universities are also seeing surging enrollment. Here is a look at some of the top universities in Florida based on enrollment rates. FLORIDA PERMANENTLY BANS FUNDING FOR DEI IN STATE SCHOOLS Long famous for its legendary football program, the University of Florida now boasts an impressive academic record, and entrance is extremely competitive, with an acceptance rate of just 23%. Located in northern Florida in Gainesville, it is the flagship school of the State University System of Florida. As the fifth-largest university in the country, it features over 57,000 students studying at 16 academic colleges. Additionally, it offers numerous graduate programs, including medicine, pharmacy, engineering, law, business administration and dentistry...

One game after Joel Embiid set a career-high with 50 points in the Philadelphia 76ers ’ Game 3 win, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson had just the right answer in Game 4.  Brunson dropped 47 points to lead the Knicks to a 97-92 win on the road to make the series 3-1 in their favor.  Brunson’s incredible efforts set a new Knicks franchise record for the most points scored in a single playoff game.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Momentum was certainly in the 76ers’ favor entering this game because Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, who comes off the bench to spell Isaiah Hartenstein down low, was not available after suffering a Game 3 ankle sprain. The 76ers came out firing to start the game, too, outscoring the Knicks, 27-17, in the first quarter.  But the Knicks cut the Sixers’ lead to 49-47 at halftime, and a lot of that had to do with Brunson, who shot 18 of 34 with 9-of-11 free throws made for his 47 points.  NBA LEGEND CHARLES OAKL...

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas raised a question Thursday that goes to the heart of Special Counsel Jack Smith's charges against former President Donald Trump . The high court was considering Trump's argument that he is immune from prosecution for actions he took while president, but another issue is whether Smith and the Office of Special Counsel have the authority to bring charges at all. "Did you, in this litigation, challenge the appointment of special counsel?" Thomas asked Trump attorney John Sauer on Thursday during a nearly three-hour session at the Supreme Court. Sauer replied that Trump's attorneys had not raised that concern "directly" in the current Supreme Court case — in which justices are considering Trump's arguments that presidential immunity precludes the prosecution of charges that the former president illegally sought to overturn the 2020 election. Sauer told Thomas that, "we totally agree with the analysis provide...

A Texas mom who fatally shot a 14-year-old boy who was breaking into her 8-year-old daughter’s window last December found out this week she won’t be charged.  "I feel great that they were able to see it through my eyes," Aleah Wallace told FOX 4 . She said she had worried her case would be "drug out, or I would be away from my kids or, you know, things like that."  A grand jury in Tarrant County this week chose to no-bill Wallace, meaning they didn’t find enough evidence to charge her with a crime over the shooting.  CALIFORNIA HOMEOWNER SHOOTS HOME INVASION SUSPECT, ANOTHER DEAD IN TARGETED HEIST: POLICE Wallace said she and her kids are still in therapy over the incident. "They go to counseling once a week, so it's still a little tough for them, but other than that, they're okay," she said of her four daughters. But she said she still feels for the family of Devin Baker, 14, who lost their son when he climbed in her window .  "I wa...

Super Bowl winner Matthew Stafford seems to want to return to the negotiating table. The NFL Network recently reported the 36-year-old quarterback was not happy with the amount of guaranteed money remaining on his contract with the Los Angeles Rams. He is expected to collect an estimated $31 million in guarantees for the upcoming 2024 season, according to Overthecap.com.  Rams coach Sean McVay acknowledged the report but stopped short of providing any substantive details on a possible timetable for potentially adjusting Stafford's contract.  "I've had good dialogue with Matthew," McVay told reporters Friday. "We'll keep those things in house, but he's been working with our guys, and we'll keep those things in house."  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM McVay and Rams general manager Les Snead were also asked if they believed the franchise would be able " to find a solution for the contract issue," but they danced ...

Junior Colson was coached by Jim Harbaugh for all three of his years at the University of Michigan. Well, Colson will be in familiar territory in the NFL. After nine seasons in Ann Arbor, Harbaugh returned to the NFL to be the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers . Several Wolverines were in this draft, including 10th overall pick J.J. McCarthy, who is now the Minnesota Vikings quarterback. In fact, in the third round, three-straight Michigan players were drafted (Blake Corum to the Rams, Roman Wilson to the Steelers and Zak Zinter to the Bengals). CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM But before those three were picked, the linebacker in Colson got the life-changing call when he was informed that he would be the 69th pick of the draft . . . by Harbaugh's Chargers. Harbaugh is the one who called Colson to let them know they were reunited. During the call, Harbaugh let out his "Who's got it better than us?" which became a Michigan rallying cry en...

A new president has been named for McNeese State University in southwest Louisiana . The University of Louisiana System announced Thursday that Wade Rousse will succeed Daryl Burckel, who announced in December that he was stepping down after seven years. LOUISIANA DEMOCRATIC PARTY SELECTS NEW CHAIRMAN Rousse currently serves as the university's executive vice president. He has worked at the university since 2019 in various roles, including dean and professor in the College of Business and vice president of university advancement. The American Press reports that Rousse also has worked in administration at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. He was an undergraduate at McNeese before obtaining a bachelor’s degree in business from Nicholls State University, a master’s in business administration from the University of New Orleans and a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Rouse's starting date is to be negotiated with system President Rick Gall...

Add cat-like, and potentially life-saving, reflexes to Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s resume. The Los Angeles Dodgers signed the 25-year-old Japanese right hander for $325 million in the offseason, the most money ever given to a pitcher despite not throwing a pitch in the major leagues, over a dozen years. His 1.16 ERA in Japan last season justifies that deal, but he proved to the world on Thursday he isn’t just a pitcher, he’s quite the athlete, as well. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM In the bottom of the fifth against the Washington Nationals, he grooved a hanging change up right over the middle of the plate. Eddie Rosario, obviously, liked what he saw, and lined it right back to where it came from, putting up an exit velocity of 104.8 miles per hour. But in less than the time of the blink of an eye, Yamamoto got his glove in front of his face just in time, recording a miraculous out while also avoiding a serious situation. VIEW MOMENT ON X Even Yamamoto couldn’t ...

The slogan "Death to America" is seemingly gaining steam among anti-Israel agitators, who have swept across the nation. The anti-Israel demonstrations that have spread across the country have taken on an anti-American tenor in recent weeks, with students at the University of Michigan who were participating in the protests being given pamphlets titled "10 anarchist theses on Palestine solidarity in the United States," which included a page that stated, "Freedom for Palestine means Death to America." The pamphlets come as anti-Israel protests have continued to gain steam, leading to multiple days-long "encampments" at some of the most elite colleges and universities in the United States. But such rhetoric has not been limited to college campuses, with similar slogans being chanted in nearby Dearborn, Michigan , during a recent rally on the last Friday of Ramadan. 'DEATH TO AMERICA' PAMPHLETS CIRCULATED AT COLLEGE ANTI-ISRAEL ENCAMPME...

PROUD – Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines praised the West Virginia middle school girls who refused to compete against a transgender athlete on "America Reports." Continue reading… KRAFT PULLS SUPPORT – New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced that he is pulling support for his alma mater, Columbia University and explained why on "Hannity" this week. Continue reading… 'HURTFUL’ – Three-time Super Bowl winner Julian Edelman spoke to Fox News Digital about the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Continue reading… PET PEEVE – NFL legend Tom Brady appears to struggle with the younger generation's me-first mentality. Continue reading… HARSH CRITICISM – NBA champion Stephen Jackson ripped broadcaster Gayle King over her interview with South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball coach Dawn Staley. Continue reading… ‘SO AUTHENTIC’ – San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle played college football at Iowa. He spoke to Fox News Digital about...

An organization working to advance the "America First" agenda has united a diverse coalition of conservative groups to fight together "against the radical left's extreme positions and agenda" ahead of the 2024 presidential election . Led by America First Works, a 501c4 that's closely aligned with the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) and promotes an "America First" agenda through policy and legislation, the coalition was constructed earlier this month during a meeting in the nation's capital, where a pledge to work together was signed. "On April 3rd, America First Works hosted a meeting at the Willard Hotel, which is historic in and of itself – Martin Luther King refined his speech [there], Abraham Lincoln was there – and brought together over 50 organizations, over 100 people, to just sit down and discuss how we can best work together," Ashley Hayek, who serves as the executive director at America First Works and the chief enga...

During an Earth Day news conference, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., switched gears and called the student-led protests happening across college campuses across the country "peaceful." "Today also serves as a reminder of the power of organizing, of what we can accomplish [when] young people, climate advocates, labor organizers and working people of all backgrounds come together to demand the future. We all deserve. It is especially important that we remember the power of young people shaping the country today," Ocasio-Cortez said. "Of all days as we one once again witness the leadership of those peaceful student-led protests on campuses like Columbia, Yale, Berkeley and many others," Ocasio-Cortez continued. Her message comes as the Orthodox rabbi at Columbia University and Barnard College sent a message recommending Jewish students leave campus and go home as anti-Israel agitators have continued an "encampment" on campus and particip...

Harvard University is a mess and Sen.  Mitt Romney , R-Utah, is the man who can save the once-prestigious institution and help it "recalibrate from far-left orthodoxy," according to Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa.  Daniel Rosen, who graduated Harvard in 1996, penned a Washington Post opinion piece last week which details recent issues at the school and called for the Utah senator – and former Massachusetts governor – to clean it up. Fetterman, a Harvard alumnus who has repeatedly irked his Democratic colleagues with his strong support for Israel, co-signed the suggestion.  "Harvard University remains in an almighty mess after months of turmoil over hate speech. There is a way to fix this: appoint former Massachusetts governor and retiring U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) university president," Rosen wrote.  FETTERMAN CALLS ON MEDIA TO KEEP A SPOTLIGHT ON ISRAELI HOSTAGES HELD IN GAZA, SAYS HAMAS SHOULD SURRENDER Fetterman posted the piece on X and wrote, "As an...

Thousands of Colombians took to the streets Sunday in the latest rebuke of leftist President Gustavo Petro's reform agenda. The demonstrations took place in several cities, including the capital. Protesters filled Bolivar Plaza outside the presidential palace in Bogotá . UN NEWSLETTER EXPOSED FOR SHARING WAYS TO PROTEST IN US AGAINST ISRAEL ON TAX DAY While protests have been constant since the former leftist guerrilla took office in 2022, they've gained momentum of late. Petro has floated the possibility of rewriting the constitution to spur social reforms that he's been unable to advance in the face of opposition by a hostile congress and conservative business groups. Petro recently suffered an important defeat when Colombia's congress refused to pass legislation to boost state control of the country's health care system aimed at improving and lowering the cost of medical care. In response to the defeat, Petro ordered by decree the takeover of two of the c...

Larry Nance Jr. is confident in his New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Maybe a little too confident. The Pels earned the No. 8 seed after their win in the play-in tournament Friday night, earning a date with the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder for the first round. OKC is understandably the favorite, especially considering Zion Williamson will likely miss the first round with a hamstring injury he suffered in New Orleans' first game of the tournament. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM But Nance quickly had to retract a statement that showed his tremendous confidence. "Respectfully, I'm betting on the Pels. I'm not betting ," Nance said, quickly realizing what he had said and getting a laugh from reporters. "No Jontay Porter . I'm not betting," Nance clarified. "I'm not betting on anything. I don't own a betting app, none of that." Nance was referring to the player issued a lifeti...

Fans have come out of the woodwork to accuse New York Yankees broadcast Michael Kay of saying one of their rivals had pulled off a huge no-no in baseball. Ironically, the Yankees found themselves in a controversy against the Toronto Blue Jays last year when Aaron Judge hit a long home run shortly after noticeably peeking toward his dugout. There was wide speculation that Judge had received a tip from someone in or near his dugout. Well, the two AL East rivals faced each other this week in Toronto, and the Blue Jays' bats came ready. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM On Tuesday, they knocked out Carlos Rodon after just four innings of work in which he threw 101 pitches. On Wednesday, they got Marcus Stroman to throw 99 pitches in his 5.1 frames. It was already the second series between the two teams in the young season, and Kay saw a noticeable difference in the Blue Jays' offensive approach between the two series. "You know what's curious to me...

Will Caitlin Clark have the impact in the WNBA that she had on college basketball ?  According to the odds, it's highly likely. Earlier this week, Clark was selected No. 1 by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA Draft. In the days leading up to the W's big night, she became such a heavy favorite in that spot that many sportsbooks removed "Clark as the first pick" from the oddsboard. Now, she's a heavy favorite in another market, and that's to be named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year. Clark enters the league after dominating college basketball with a record-breaking season at Iowa . At -700 to take home the most coveted individual accolade for a rookie, can anyone else catch her? Let's dive into the odds. WNBA Rookie of the Year 2024: * Caitlin Clark , Fever : -700 (bet $10 to win $11.43 total) Cameron Brink ,  Sparks : +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total) Kamilla Cardoso , Sky : +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total) Rickea Jackson , Sparks: +3500 (bet $1...

The lower house of Swiss parliament on Wednesday followed in the footsteps of the Senate, or upper house, in approving a measure that would ban the use of, public wearing or display of Nazi and racist symbols that could foment extremist hate or violence . The proposal — years in the making — goes beyond a simple ban on Nazi memorabilia, which had failed in the past in parliament, to include other forms of extremist symbols that could stir hatred or violence. The National Council in the capital, Bern, in a 133-38 vote with 17 abstentions, passed. Most political groups backed the measure and overcame opposition from the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, which has the most seats in the two chambers. The vote puts Switzerland on track to join other European countries that have enacted similar bans. EUROPEAN FAR-RIGHT CONFERENCE RESUMES AFTER JUDGE RULES ITS SHUTDOWN UNCONSTITUTIONAL Efforts to push for tougher legislation have accelerated in recent months in the wake of a surge of antis...

The Supreme Court's conservative majority expressed concern Tuesday over the federal government's use of an obstruction law to prosecute a Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendant, which could have major implications for President Trump's separate election interference case. Joseph Fischer, a onetime police patrolman, is one of about 350 people charged by the Justice Department with "obstruction of an official proceeding" in connection with the disruption of Congress’ certification of then-former Vice President Joe Biden's 2020 presidential election victory over Trump. Trump is also facing that same obstruction count. At issue is whether a federal law passed two decades ago to address corporate fraud and document destruction can be properly applied to those allegedly engaged in "assaultive conduct" like participating in a riot. Several on the bench expressed concern the obstruction statute sweeps too broadly into areas like peaceful but disruptive conduct....