Summary of Domestic News in the United States by Reuters

Pro-Palestinian protests briefly disrupted a commencement ceremony at the University of Michigan on Saturday, as demonstrators faced off with police at the University of Virginia. U.S. colleges braced for more turmoil during graduation festivities as students across the country rallied against the months-long war in Gaza.

Demanding President Joe Biden to do more to stop the bloodshed in Gaza, protesters also called for their schools to divest from companies supporting Israel’s government. The protests have spread to dozens of universities, with students setting up tents and organizing rallies to voice their concerns.

Meanwhile, a unique trend of cow cuddling has emerged as a source of income for small farms like Luz and Dan Klotz’s. Teenagers like Joey Pachl have paid for cow cuddling sessions to impress their girlfriends, highlighting the growing popularity of this unconventional activity.

As campus protests over Gaza continue to escalate, comparisons are being drawn to the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War era. The recent anniversary of the Kent State University shooting serves as a stark reminder of the historical significance of student protests in shaping national discourse.

In other news, President Biden vetoed a bid to repeal a U.S. labor board rule on contract and franchise workers, while U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife were indicted on bribery charges tied to Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank. The political landscape remains turbulent as former President Donald Trump vows to fight “anti-white feeling” in the U.S., sparking debate over diversity and racism in American society.