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Donald Trump Bombshell: New Legal Twist Sends Shockwaves Through 2024 Election Race

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Lead: In a fresh clash with higher education, President Donald Trump has threatened to strip an additional $3 billion in federal research grants from Harvard University, escalating a months-long standoff that has already triggered lawsuits, global recruiting wars and alarms from academic freedom advocates. Why Harvard Is in the Crosshairs • Trump accused the school of harboring “antisemitic” sentiment and vowed on his social-media platform to redirect the money “to trade schools all across our land.” • The White House has already ordered a review of roughly $9 billion in federal funds that flow annually to Harvard for research and student aid; last week it moved to bar the university from enrolling new international students—a ban that was temporarily blocked by a federal judge. • Harvard says the efforts amount to government overreach aimed at “gaining control of academic decision-making,” and it has filed multiple suits to protect its funding stream and admissions autonomy. Ripple Effects on Global Talent Foreign universities—from Hong Kong to Berlin—are seizing on the uncertainty, launching marketing blitzes targeted at students now wary of studying in the United States. Hong Kong’s education bureau this week urged local institutions to “attract top talent” displaced by the possible U.S. ban, underscoring the geopolitical stakes of Trump’s higher-ed crackdown. Memorial Day Speech Turns Partisan During a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Trump blended tributes to fallen service members with boasts about his economic record and attacks on “activist judges” who have slowed his agenda, drawing criticism for politicizing a solemn occasion. Broader Policy Flashpoints • Trade: The president confirmed he will delay a planned 50 % tariff hike on European goods after what he called a “very nice call” with EU leaders, but hinted the levy could still take effect on 1 July if talks stall. • Intelligence Budget: A separate proposal to cut thousands of national-security positions has prompted warnings from bipartisan lawmakers that U.S. threat detection could be weakened. • Travel Slump: Online-booking platform Trivago reports double-digit drops in U.S. hotel searches from travelers in Canada, Japan and Mexico—nations hardest hit by Trump’s tariffs—highlighting tourism fallout. Academic Community Pushes Back Former Harvard president Drew Gilpin Faust urged Americans to “speak out against foundational threats to democracy” and warned that the rule of law is “at risk” under the current administration. Faculty associations at MIT, Stanford and the University of California have circulated joint statements condemning what they call an “assault on scholarly independence.” What Happens Next • Courtrooms: A federal appeals hearing on the international-student ban is scheduled for 5 June; legal scholars say a ruling against the government could stall other funding claw-backs. • Capitol Hill: House Democrats plan oversight hearings on whether the White House is using grant money as political leverage, while Republican leaders back Trump’s push to “prioritize American taxpayers.” • Admissions Season: With application deadlines looming worldwide, enrollment experts predict an uptick in U.K., Canadian and Asian university acceptances if uncertainty persists through summer. Bottom Line Trump’s confrontation with Harvard has morphed into a high-stakes battle over federal authority, academic freedom and America’s reputation as a magnet for global talent. The outcome could reshape not only one Ivy League campus but the broader landscape of U.S. higher education, trade and soft power for years to come.

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