Harvard University and other top US institutions are facing major financial disruptions due to President Trump's federal funding cuts and policy changes. As mass firings, hiring freezes, and halted programs take effect, the US scientific enterprise's future remains uncertain and other countries seek to attract American talent.
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Elon Musk is expected to launch the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the White House Complex, aimed at reducing government expenses. This initiative, co-led by Vivek Ramaswamy, intends to dismantle bureaucracy and cut wasteful spending. DOGE's mission is set for completion by July 4, 2026, while ethics rules and legal frameworks could complicate Musk’s involvement.
Republicans have 219 seats and Democrats 215. Democrats are united in backing Rep Hakeem Jeffries (D, NY) which means if another Republican joins Massie in voting for an alternative candidate, Mike Johnson could fall short of a majority. “We’ve seen Johnson partner with the Democrats to send money to Ukraine, authorize spying on Americans, and blow the budget,†Massie posted recently on X.
Voice of America has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Trump administration unlawfully shut down the news organisation. The lawsuit claims that this action deprived many regions of an important source of objective news, with the closure attributed to political bias allegations.
In Massachusetts, a road-rage incident left Hailea Soares, a single mother, with serious injuries after being assaulted by another driver, Gladior Kwesiah. The unprovoked attack was captured on camera after a minor collision. Soares sustained a head injury and multiple broken bones, while Kwesiah faced charges including assault and battery. Soares expressed relief at returning home to her children.
The White House withdrew Dr David Weldon's nomination to head the CDC, as he lacked the necessary confirmation votes. Concerns arose over his vaccine skepticism and debunked vaccine claims. Senator Patty Murray voiced strong opposition, deeming his stance dangerous amidst a significant measles outbreak. Weldon's withdrawal marks the third such instance in the Trump administration.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Liz Cheney exchanged social media remarks regarding Cheney's past with USAID and Musk's US citizenship. The conversation highlights USAID's role in historical US foreign policy actions and its current organizational changes under the Trump administration.
German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock urges Europe to increase pressure on the US to maintain support for NATO allies and ensure a fair peace for Ukraine. Baerbock emphasizes that any settlement without Ukraine's consent would fail, while a US-Ukraine deal involving rare earth minerals is in the works, despite tensions between Trump and Zelensky.
US FBI Director Kash Patel plans to reassign up to 1,000 ATF agents to the FBI, significantly reducing the ATF workforce. This temporary reassignment aims to strengthen border-related criminal enforcement and bolster public safety by combating violent crime and criminal organizations more effectively.
The incoming Trump administration plans to initiate immigration raids in Chicago starting next Tuesday, aligning with Trump's goal to conduct large-scale deportations. Operation Safeguard, facilitated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), seeks to deploy around 150 agents to target immigrants without legal status. Chicago police will not interfere with federal operations but won't share immigration status information.