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Judge Orders Trump to Restore $2.2 Billion to Harvard

9/6/2025

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A US judge ordered President Trump to restore $2.2 billion in funding to Harvard University, criticizing his actions as ideologically motivated.
Judge Allison Burroughs deemed the funding cuts illegal retaliation after Harvard rejected Trump's faculty vetting demands.
The ruling highlighted Trump's use of antisemitism to undermine university autonomy.
Trump faces legal challenges over tariffs, with a federal appeals court ruling against him.
He has not released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, facing bipartisan calls for transparency.
His upcoming UK visit may aim to divert attention from legal issues and declining support.

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A US judge ordered President Trump to restore $2.2 billion in funding to Harvard University, criticizing his actions as ideologically motivated.
Judge Allison Burroughs deemed the funding cuts illegal retaliation after Harvard rejected Trump's faculty vetting demands.
The ruling highlighted Trump's use of antisemitism to undermine university autonomy.
Trump faces legal challenges over tariffs, with a federal appeals court ruling against him.
He has not released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, facing bipartisan calls for transparency.
His upcoming UK visit may aim to divert attention from legal issues and declining support.