An organization founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is hosting a series of college "unity" dinners between Black and Jewish students.
Why it matters: Amid rising antisemitism and an increase in anti-Black hate on college campuses, Black and Jewish leaders want to reset a historic civil rights coalition.
The Israeli military on Friday began flattening high-rise buildings in Gaza City that it claims are used by Hamas for military purposes.
Why it matters: Friday's strikes mark the first major phase in Israel's new offensive to occupy Gaza City, which the government says is aimed at rooting out Hamas. The operation — backed by President Trump — is expected to escalate in the coming days.
Two Venezuelan military aircraft flew near a U.S. Navy ship in international waters in a "highly provocative move" on Thursday, the Pentagon said.
The big picture: The incident came two days after President Trump announced that U.S. forces killed 11 suspected "Tren de Aragua Narcoterrorists" in a U.S. military strike that he ordered in the Caribbean Sea off Venezuela's shores.
The Trump administration is suing Boston and the Massachusetts city's Mayor Michelle Wu over its sanctuary city laws that the Justice Department said Thursday "interfere with the federal government's enforcement of its immigration laws."
The big picture: The suit that was filed in the U.S. District Court in Boston follows similar litigation in other cities over immigration policies, including New York City, Los Angeles and Denver.
