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Judges Unblock $625 Million for Biden's Climate Agenda

4/17/2025

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Judges Unblock Climate Funds

In a significant victory for climate advocacy, two federal judges have unblocked over $625 million in climate funds, previously restricted during the Trump era. Judge Tanya Chutkan's decision to release the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and Judge Mary McElroy's order to resume grant processing empower nonprofits and bolster Biden's climate agenda amid fierce legal challenges.

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Trump Cuts Harvard Funding

In a bold move, the Trump administration has halted more than $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard University, igniting a fierce battle over campus activism. Harvard's commitment to academic freedom has drawn ire from both alumni and legal opponents, as the institution stands firm against political pressure. The stakes are high in this escalating conflict.

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Judges Unblock Climate Funds

In a significant victory for climate advocacy, two federal judges have unblocked over $625 million in climate funds, previously restricted during the Trump era. Judge Tanya Chutkan's decision to release the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and Judge Mary McElroy's order to resume grant processing empower nonprofits and bolster Biden's climate agenda amid fierce legal challenges.

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