Summary of Domestic News in the United States by Reuters

In a fiery private address to donors, former President Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden of running a “Gestapo administration” and attacked prosecutors involved in his criminal indictments. The comparison to the Nazi police in Germany’s World War Two regime was made during a donor retreat at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. This comes as Trump’s own rhetoric has drawn accusations of fascist tendencies from civil rights groups and critics.

Meanwhile, in New York, at least three synagogues and a museum received fake bomb threats over the weekend. Although none were deemed credible by the New York Police Department, Manhattan Borough President Mark D. Levine called the threats a “clear hate crime” and part of a growing trend of incidents targeting Jewish institutions.

Protests erupted on U.S. campuses over the weekend, with at least 25 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at the University of Virginia. Tensions flared as police officers in riot gear cleared an encampment on the campus lawn, leading to clashes with demonstrators.

In a lighter story, farmer Luz Klotz found a unique way to cover feed bills on her small farm – offering cow cuddling sessions. Visitors like teenager Joey Pachl, who paid $75 for an hour-long session to impress his girlfriend, have become key to keeping the farm running.

Overall, the news highlights a mix of political tensions, security threats, and heartwarming moments in the U.S. Stay tuned for more updates on these developing stories.