Baier. Escalating confrontations by police by antiisrael protesters are now threatening College Graduation activities in some locations. Former President Trump again insists the criminal proceedings against him in new york are all about politics. And the shocking story of how a School Principal was framed by Artificial Intelligence. President biden says he would be happy to debate former President Trump. The president made the comment on a day he spent time in new york but stayed away from any of the and israel protests. Correspondent Mark Meredith is at the white house tonight. Good evening, mark. Mike, good evening to you. President biden still faces a lot of questions about his age, his mental abilities, whether or not he is up for the job for another four years. But tonight, as you mentioned, he is making news by saying he is ready to hit the debate stage. [applause] this fall voters can expect a sequel. President biden says he will get on the debate stage to face former President Trump before the election. Biden making the news while speaking with shock jock howard stern. I dont know if you are going to debate your opponent. I am somewhere. I dont know when. Im happy to debate him. Until now, biden and his campaign had stopped short of agreeing to any kind of debated with trump. Last month biden himself claimed there would have to be conditions. Will you commit to a debate with former President Trump . It depends on his behavior. Trump says hes ready to debate tonight. Im ready here we are. I invited him to the courthouse. That he has us tied up in. I dont think he will debate me. Maybe he will. Im not sushi he has a choice. Bidens debated decision comes amid new polling shows the president s reelection is far from certain. Gallup writing, quote with about six months remaining before election day. Biden stands in a weaker position that be any prior incumbent. [chanting] recent propalestinian protests on College Campuses are also raising questions about potential divide among democrats this fall while in new york the past two days, biden avoided high Profile Protests at Columbia University, instead spending times with celebrities at campaign fundraiser. President biden is likely to have a lot to say about his predecessor and the state of politics when he addresses the tomorrow night. Ndenner but its possible, mike, a propalestinian protest may also steal some of the spotlight. They are scheduled to demonstrate pretty close to the Health Whilton where both the pd the president will be. Mike Mark Meredith live on the north lawn. Thank you very much. Police and antiprotesters clashing several cities. Demonstrations causing administrators to reconsider traditional spring activities. Correspondent Steve Harrigan is on the columbia campus tonight. Good evening, steve. Steve mike, columbia wants to clear these tents before graduation. But theres no sign thats going to happen. [chanting free, free palestine] University Officials across the country are racing to figure out Graduation Plans fastmoving protests at some of the nations top schools show no signs of stopping. We remain diligent and steadfast in our convictions. It will not be intimidated by the universitys disturbing threat to our lives. In new york, Columbia University says theres no new deadline for protesters to leave after the latest one expired at midnight, the tents remain up as the school says talks about protests or demands for divesting and amnesty for those disciplined or progressing and claim they will not call in the new york police department. In washington, d. C. [chanting from the river to the sea] steve students at George Washington university expressed fear during a second day of protest. This is a very scary time to be living as a Jewish University student on any campus anywhere. Were afraid for our safety. Steve foxs Griff Jenkins is on campus. Griff Student Protesters continue to occupy the university here gw behind me defying an order to vacate last night. So far we have not seen the violent encounters like in other protests but jewish students, like the ones you just heard from say they feel threatened by the rhetoric and signs like this one that reads final solution next to israeli flag. The university has warned students to remain in the yard they may be temporarily suspended. Steve in georgia, classes went virtual at Emery Universal after chaotic and violent scenes yesterday. Foxs Jonathan Serrie is in atlanta. The decision to move Classes Online came out of an abundance of caution after yesterdays heated protest where 28 people were arrested. Protesters did return to the campus quad this afternoon, but so far the demonstrations have been peaceful. [chanting] with hundreds of arrests nationwide, classes coming to a halt and students and teachers feeling threatened. Former facebook coo Sheryl Sandberg says its time for honest conversation. University is a time where you can talk about any issue open dialogue. But when you see students yelling at the columbia campus to a jewish student go back to poland, when you see someone saying october 7th is going to happen to you, thats not okay. The University Of Florida has a clear message for its students try to set up a tent on campus and face a 3 year suspension. Mike . Mike Steve Harrigan live in new york city. Steve, thanks a lot. We have just concluded a first week of testimony in the historic trial of former President Trump. The presumptive president ial nominee insists the proceedings are all about politics. Correspondent nate foy is in new york. The states newest witness, gary farro testified today, former president Donald Trumps old lawyer Michael Cohen tried opening a bank account under the name Resolution Consultants llc. Thats the same account that former American Media ceo and president david pecker testified cohen nearly used to reimburse him. For purchasing the lifetime rights to former playboy model karen macdougalls story about an alleged affair with trump who said again tonight this trial is politically motivated. We sit here day after day after day, which is their plan because they think they might be able to eke out an election. Today pecker wrapped up his testimony, telling the court, quote i have been truthful to the best of my recollection. Former President Trumps lawyers exposed inconsistencies with peckers testimony about whether or not trump thanked him for suppressing stories. Pecker says he now believes he violated federal election law while suppressing macdougalls story. Trumps longtime Executive Ronna Graph also took the stand today describing the former president as a formal and respectable boss for 34 years. Maintained contacts including those of mcdo you go and Adult Film Actress stormy daniels. Graph vaguely testified she remembered see daniels at the trump tower before the election. Court is not in session on monday, so the trial will resume on tuesday of next week. But, before that, former President Donald Trump will be headed back to florida to celebrate former first lady melania trumps birthday. Mike . Mike nate foy live in new york city. Nate, thank you very much. Um stocks were you present. The dow gained 154, the s p 500 finished ahead 52. Nasdaq surged 318. For the week dow up two thirds of a percentage point. The s p 500 gained two and two thirds. Nasdaq jumped four and a quarter. House republicans going after fax forming teams toe address the impact of losing those breaks. Here is fox Business Correspondent grady trimble. At stake in the november election, your tax dollars with some provisions in the 2017 jobs act set to expire at the end of next year, House Republicans say they should stay in place. Its critical because what we are telling people you get to keep more of your own money to invest in a way you think its best for you, your family, and your country. Tax subcommittee chair mike kelly and ways and Means Committee chair jason smith are craghtsd ten tax teams take a look at the impact of the cuts ending. With groups of lawmakers focusing on manufacturing, main street in Rural America supply chains and more. And analysis from the Tax Foundation finds if the cuts expire, some middle class families would have to pay between 1600 and around 7,500 more in taxes each year. A worrying thought when high prices are already stretching budgets thin. President biden says if hes reelected he will kill the trump era tax cuts. Its going to take expired and dead forever if im elected. Seemingly contradicting his Campaign Promise not to raise taxes on those making under 400,000 a year. But the administration is clarifying the president does not want to raise taxes on middle class americans. The president will not raise taxes on people who make under 400,000. He is going to make sure that we increase taxes modestly on the wealthy and also on corporations. The 2017 tax cuts permanently lower the Corporate Tax rate to 21 . President biden wants to bump it up to 28 along with a slew of other tax hikes that he says will get the wealthiest americans and Big Companies to pay their fair share. Republicans argue they will have negative consequences for everyday americans, too mike. Mike grady trimble, thanks so much. Up next check in with the Fox Weather Center about whats going on right now. Here is what some of the fox affiliates are covering tonight. Fox 11 in los angeles as Transit Officials declare Public Safety emergency following the death of a woman on a commuter train. And a series of Violent Attacks on bus drivers. The motion secure Gate Entrances and exits and analyze data on violent crimes. Fox 13 in seattle with three Children Overdosing On Fentanyl In The Span of four days in suburban everett. One of the babies died. The incidents do not appear to be related. It is unclear if any of the parents will face criminal charges. And this is a live look at orlando from fox 35. One of the big stories there tonight, astronauts for boeings highly anticipate and much delayed Star Liner Spacecraft Launch arrive in florida. Sunni williams and butch will more are former navy pilots. They will take a week long crude certification test flight to the International Space station, lift off is scheduled for may 6th. Thats tonights live look outside the beltway from Special Report. Well be right back. 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And the cures are allowing patients to get to grow up and live amazing lives all around the world. Mike there is some Severe Weather in parts of the nation tonight. Chief meteorologist Rick Reichmuth joins us with details. Hey,. Rick rick on day two out of a four day Severe Weather outbreak and a long ways to go. Over the last 24 hours, we have had tornadoes all the way down from texas. But its really been over the last few hours that we have seen really dangerous conditions across parts of nebraska. I want to show you video out of this tornado that we have seen on the ground. This was a tornado. This was just as it was forming. The tornado stayed on the ground for over an hour and a half. Eventually became a massive Wedge Tornado around 40 to 50 miles to the best of Omaha Cutting toward northwestern towns of the omaha area. Behind that there have been more tornado warn storms and right now currently have really significant weather cutting right across the Missouri River from nebraska in towards areas of iowa. Thats going to be our focus for the next couple of hours, you see these tornado warn storms in iowa. Getting towards kansas see it this across parts of oklahoma and in towards texas. Tornado watches all up and down Tornado Alley for the next number of hours. This is what nebraska looked like, tornadoes have been confirmed around the columbus area, over towards skylar and massive Wedge Tornado thats now stretching in across parts of iowa. You see these tornado warn storms here. If you are anywhere along that Missouri River area right now, be very careful. Especially headed in towards iowa. This is tonight, the tornado threat, were going to continue to see this. And i will tell you, mike, this is going to be with us all the way through sunday. This was today. We see the atmosphere reload and we get all of this going tomorrow. Tomorrow, i think even a bigger threat for tornado than what we are seeing today. That means if you are here across the plains you have got to watch out tonight and throughout much of this weekend for the Severe Weather that is coming your way. Mike in. Mike Rick Reichmuth. Thank you very much. Fox has confirmed the Biden Administration is changing its plans to ban Menthol Cigarettes the Biden Administration began pursuing a prohibition on Menthol Cigarettes in 2021. It claims the effort could reduce youth init inissue in sus rate. And disparities people of color. The administration was first expected to finalize the ban in august of last year. Health and Human Services secretary Xavier Becerra proposed rule immense feedback and still more conversations to have. Mike we have a shocking example tonight of the threat posed by the misuse of Artificial Intelligence. It involves a high School Principal seemingly heard on Tape Making Racially charged comments, except he didnt do it. Correspondent Alexandria Hoff picks up the story tonight. We have now conclusive evidence that the recording was not authentic. Vindication for a Baltimore County high School Principal who, back in january, was placed on temporary leave after an alleged Audio Recording went viral on social media. Those words go against everything we stand for. The voice in the audio was made to sound like pikes town high School PrincipalEric Ice Worth with disparaging comments about black Student Test Scores and jewish families plus staff and Community Members like i seriously dont understand why i have to constantly put up with these Dumb Explicatives here every day. But the voice saying these terrible things was not principle ice warts. Investigators found with help from the fbi and separate forensic analysis that the reporting had been ai generated, manufactured and spread intentionally as part of a revenge plot. Detectives all