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Scoop: Schumer and Johnson in standoff over antisemitism bill

The article from MSN discusses a legislative standoff between Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Mike Johnson concerning an antisemitism bill. The bill, which has already passed the House, aims to define antisemitism in federal law to help combat discrimination against Jewish people. However, Schumer has expressed concerns about the bill's potential to infringe on free speech, particularly citing issues with its definition of antisemitism which might be too broad and could inadvertently label criticism of Israel as antisemitic. This has led to a delay in the Senate, with Schumer pushing for a version that would not compromise First Amendment rights. The disagreement highlights the tension between addressing antisemitism and protecting free speech, with both leaders under pressure from different advocacy groups and political factions.

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