The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft hosted a webinar on Oct. 13, 2023, addressing Israel's ground operations in the Gaza Strip, which began less than a week after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. A year later, Gaza has been devastated: 90% of the population is displaced, and over 42,000 people...
‘I’m With Elon,’ Says Newsom About SpaceX Controversy
Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed support for Elon Musk following the California Coastal Commission's rejection of a SpaceX launch expansion plan. In an interview with POLITICO, Newsom stated, "I'm with Elon" on this issue, despite criticizing Musk's political donations to former President Trump. The commission's 6-4 vote against the Air Force's...
Democrats Embrace Trump in Desperate Bid to Save Senate Seats
Some endangered Democratic senators are highlighting their connections to former President Trump in campaign ads as they seek reelection in battleground states. Sens. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania recently released ads featuring Trump, according to an Axios analysis. Casey's ad touts that he "sided with Trump...
Trump, Harris Locked in Tie as Election Day Nears, NBC News Poll Shows
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are tied at 48% in a new NBC News poll, with both gaining and losing ground on key issues as Election Day approaches. The survey, conducted Oct. 4-8, reveals that Trump has recovered support from Republicans following last month’s debate, while...
Fresno Pacific Joins Premier Church-Related Higher Education Network
Fresno Pacific University has been selected to join the nation’s premier national group of church-related institutions of higher education —The Lilly Network of Church-Related Colleges and Universities. The network’s mission is “to strengthen the quality and shape the character of church-related institutions of higher learning in the twenty-first century.” (The...
US Deploys THAAD Missile Defense System and Troops to Israel, Sparking Debate
The New York Times reported that the U.S. is deploying a THAAD missile defense system and 100 troops to Israel to enhance its defenses against Iranian missiles. This marks the first U.S. troop presence in Israel since the Hamas-led attacks in October 2024, indicating a shift toward increased U.S. involvement...
Harris Releases Health Records, Challenges Trump’s Fitness
Vice President Kamala Harris released her medical records this weekend, stating she is in "excellent health" and has the "physical and mental resiliency" required for the presidency, reported GZERO. Harris criticized Republican opponent Donald Trump for not releasing his own records, claiming he "doesn’t want the American people to see...
Fresno Developer Kashian Awarded UC Merced Chancellor’s Medal
Philanthropist and community leader Ed Kashian was awarded the UC Merced Chancellor’s Medal, the university’s highest honor, at the campus’s State of the University event on Wednesday. Established in 2005, the Chancellor’s Medal recognizes individuals who epitomize exemplary engagement, unwavering commitment, and a transformative and lasting impact on UC Merced....
Fresno State Alum Leads Campus Blood Drives, Inspired by Personal Connections
Kayla Ferreira remembers being a high schooler, sitting beside her mother's hospital bed and watching her receive blood transfusions. It was that experience that made the community need for donor blood a personal mission for Ferreira — and helped shape her career. "My mom has an autoimmune disease and had...
Israeli Strikes in Beirut Leave 22 Dead, Targeted Hezbollah Official Escapes
A senior Hezbollah official survived an Israeli assassination attempt in Beirut on Thursday, according to three security sources reported by Reuters. The attempt came as Israeli airstrikes in the area killed 22 people, raising concerns from the U.N. about the growing danger to peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Wafiq Safa, head...