Catch up on the day’s news: College protests spread, abortion rights, lonely parents
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👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Many moms and dads say parenting hinders their ability to connect with other adults, according to a new survey. About two-thirds reported that the demands of parenthood sometimes or frequently left them feeling isolated and lonely. Experts urged parents who are burned out or overwhelmed to ask for help. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ College protests: House Speaker Mike Johnson and other leaders ratcheted up the pressure for Columbia University’s president to resign as pro-Palestinian protests continued and spread to colleges across the country. ➕ Hamas released video of an Israeli-American hostage. 📹 Watch: Troopers in riot gear break up Texas protest 2️⃣ Abortion rights: The Arizona House voted to overturn the state’s century-old abortion ban, paving the way for a repeal that would leave a 15-week restriction in place. ➕ The Supreme Court heard arguments about emergency abortions. 📹 Video: A tense exchange with Justice Alito 3️⃣ Aid for Ukraine: President Biden signed into law an aid package providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine, capping months of negotiations and debate. ➕ The US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine after much resistance. 4️⃣ Realtor settlement: A federal judge gave a green light to the National Association of Realtors’ settlement on broker commissions, paving the way for an overhaul of the way people buy and sell homes in the US.
The Biden administration is ramping up its direct response to the college protests over the Israel-Hamas war, with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona sending a letter Friday to college and university presidents condemning “abhorrent” incidents of antisemitism on campus and highlighting available resources.
President Joe Biden on Friday will honor 19 Americans with the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom - a diverse list that includes some high-profile Biden political allies, celebrities, civil rights leaders and even one of his former political rivals-turned-financial backer.