Political Tension Over Protest at George Washington University

Sen. Tom Cotton pressures D.C. Mayor to allow police to clear leftist protesters off George Washington University campus, citing antisemitism and pro-Hamas sentiment. Cotton accuses Mayor of standing in the way of law enforcement due to incompetence or sympathy for protesters.

Cherry Blossoms Bloom in Washington, DC and Tokyo

Cherry blossoms bloom in Washington, DC and Tokyo, attracting crowds to view the beautiful flowers. Cold weather delays bloom in Tokyo, causing concern for visitors. Some tourists express awe at the scale of the blossoms.