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Harvard and Trump Administration Clash Over Admissions Policies

6/23/2025

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Harvard Negotiates Funding

Harvard University is back at the negotiating table with the Trump administration, tackling heated topics like admissions policies and antisemitism. The administration is pushing to reinstate federal funding and end legal battles, while Harvard fights to preserve its autonomy. The stakes are high, with potential ripple effects for other prestigious institutions.

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Trump Strikes Iran

President Trump has launched military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, dramatically escalating U.S. engagement in the Middle East. This bold move sparks fears of retaliation and a wider conflict, while also raising questions about the legality of bypassing Congress, highlighting a growing trend of executive power in military decisions.

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Harvard Negotiates Funding

Harvard University is back at the negotiating table with the Trump administration, tackling heated topics like admissions policies and antisemitism. The administration is pushing to reinstate federal funding and end legal battles, while Harvard fights to preserve its autonomy. The stakes are high, with potential ripple effects for other prestigious institutions.

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