At Columbia University, a student's anti-Israel remarks were cut short by a mic glitch, leading to protest chants from students. President Minouche Shafik canceled the main commencement address due to tensions, opting for an op-ed in the student newspaper instead.

In the military realm, the US Air Force decided not to repair a damaged B-2 bomber, reducing the fleet to 19 and increasing vulnerability in the Western Pacific amid tensions with China.

In California, a detention center is holding only five detainees due to an outdated COVID policy, despite having the capacity for thousands. ICE is facing backlash for not lifting the policy, while border patrol is overwhelmed by migrants. ICE extended evaluation amid ongoing litigation and costs.

At UC Irvine, pro-Palestinian protesters took over a building, prompting the university to advise students to leave. Police responded with arrests, and Mayor Khan criticized the use of violence in handling peaceful protests.

The Digest, 5/16/2024 @1200AM, CDT

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