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Federal judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard’s foreign students

A federal judge swiftly blocked the Trump administration’s order banning Harvard University from enrolling foreign students, marking a significant legal set-back in the administration's campus crackdown. Harvard filed suit asserting constitutional violations and irreparable harm.

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24 Hours Trump slashes National Security Council staff by half + Federal judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard’s foreign students + Trump threatens 50% tariff on EU goods starting June 1 + Russia and Ukraine swap nearly 800 prisoners + Six dead in San Diego plane crash amid airport glitches + Trump orders rapid expansion of U.S. nuclear power + Harvard sues Trump administration over foreign student ban + Kim Kardashian robbers found guilty in Paris trial + Twelve injured in Hamburg train station knife attack + Boeing reaches $1.1 billion DOJ deal to avoid prosecution + Trump backs U.S. Steel-Nippon partnership deal + Judge permanently blocks Trump order targeting Jenner & Block + Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ cuts Medicaid sharply + Billy Joel cancels concerts due to brain disorder + Trump’s top meme coin investors attend exclusive dinner + White House overhauls National Security Council amid purges

Number 50% - Trump’s proposed tariff on European Union imports starting June 1

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Trump slashes National Security Council staff by half

Judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard’s foreign students

White House overhauls National Security Council amid purges

President Donald Trump’s administration undergoes major shakeups and legal battles surrounding national security staff and policies. This includes drastic staffing cuts at the National Security Council, legal setbacks in attempts to restrict Harvard's foreign student program, and reshaping of key security roles.

Trump threatens 50% tariff on EU goods starting June 1

Trump expands tariff threat to Samsung after singling out Apple phones

Trump slams Apple with 25% tariff threat on iPhones

Trump escalates trade conflicts with European Union and major tech companies, imposing tariffs and threatening manufacturing moves. The administration pushes for ‘Made in USA’ production amid warnings of market uncertainty and economic impact.

Russia and Ukraine swap nearly 800 prisoners in massive deal

Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners after failed talks

Largest POW swap unfolds in Ukraine-Russia conflict

Russia and Ukraine conduct significant prisoner exchange following stalled peace talks, marking the largest swap since conflict began as fighting and diplomatic efforts continue with international attention focused on ceasefire possibilities.

Six dead in San Diego plane crash amid airport glitches

Small plane hit power lines before fatal San Diego crash

Federal investigators probe cause of San Diego crash

Tragic plane crash in San Diego confirmed with all six passengers dead, investigations probe foggy weather and airport technical failures that may have contributed to the accident with local community mourning loss of prominent individuals onboard.

Trump orders rapid expansion of U.S. nuclear power

Trump signs executive orders to boost nuclear power

Trump signs orders to ease nuclear regulations

Trump aggressively promotes U.S. nuclear energy expansion via executive orders aimed at streamlining regulations, accelerating reactor development, and creating a renewed American nuclear industry to meet growing energy demands.

Harvard sues Trump administration over foreign student ban

Judge blocks Trump order ending Harvard foreign student ability

Harvard files suit to preserve international student program

Harvard University intensifies legal battles against Trump administration’s attempts to revoke its international student enrollment capacity, arguing constitutional violations and significant harm to the institution and its students amid federal education policy conflicts.

Kim Kardashian robbers found guilty in Paris trial

Paris court convicts thieves in Kim Kardashian heist

Verdict reached in Kim Kardashian jewelry heist trial

Kim Kardashian’s 2016 armed robbery trial concludes with guilty verdicts for eight defendants; however sentences are deferred, generating widespread attention and discussion about the high-profile crime and its aftermath.

Twelve injured in Hamburg train station knife attack

Twelve injured in knife attack at Hamburg station

Several stabbed in Germany train station attack, suspect held

A knife attack at Hamburg central railway station injures multiple people, with several victims seriously wounded or in critical condition; police have detained a female suspect as investigation continues.

Boeing reaches $1.1 billion DOJ deal to avoid prosecution

Justice Department reaches deal to let Boeing off in 737 Max case

DOJ ends prosecution of Boeing for fatal crashes

The Boeing Company reaches a settlement agreement with the U.S. Justice Department to avoid criminal prosecution for misleading regulators about the 737 Max crashes that killed hundreds; the deal includes a multi-billion dollar payment and investment commitments.

Trump’s top meme coin investors attend exclusive dinner

At Trump’s $148 million memecoin dinner, food was slammed

Who attended Trump’s crypto dinner?

President Trump hosts exclusive, high-dollar dinner for top investors in his personal memecoin project, drawing criticism over extravagance, security lapses, and questionable event quality.

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ cuts Medicaid sharply

‘Big, beautiful’ bill heads to Senate with hurdles

House GOP tax bill favors the rich, cuts Medicaid

President Trump aggressively pushes a major bipartisan tax and spending bill dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” but it faces skepticism in the Senate particularly around deep spending cuts and its impact on Medicaid and social welfare programs.

Kyiv comes under large Russian drone and missile attack

Russia hits Ukrainian capital Kyiv with missile strikes

Russia, Ukraine exchange thousands of prisoners

Coverage of ongoing conflict with Russia and Ukraine includes Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, prisoner swaps, and the stalled peace talks, as international actors watch the developments closely.

JD Vance: ‘Era of uncontested U.S. dominance is over’

David Hogg lauds Rep. Crockett as needed leader

Nancy Pelosi reveals top Democrat for 2028 run

Prominent figures voice concern or support for political leaders and policies. Notably, J.D. Vance warns of end to uncontested U.S. global dominance, David Hogg praises a combative Democrat, and Nancy Pelosi speculates on a 2028 presidential run.

Judge blocks executive order punishing law firm

Federal judge blocks Trump order targeting Jenner & Block

Trump's order targeting Jenner & Block struck down

Controversies and legal actions around Trump's presidential orders and policies, spanning lawsuits blocking restrictions on law firms, student visa bans, and disputes over executive authority with federal courts.

Billy Joel cancels concerts due to brain disorder

Billy Joel cancels tour after brain disorder diagnosis

Billy Joel cancels all scheduled concerts due to health condition

Singer Billy Joel cancels all upcoming concerts after diagnosis with a rare brain disorder, normal pressure hydrocephalus, affecting balance and sensory functions, leading to widespread public reaction.

ICE arrests migrants at courthouses, fast-tracks deportations

Illegal alien nabbed after voting in U.S. elections

US citizen with REAL ID handcuffed in immigration raid

Ongoing investigations, legal actions, and incidents involving immigration enforcement and illegal immigrants amid the Trump administration’s crackdown and policy changes, including ICE arrests and lawsuits with notable cases.

Suspect in shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers charged

Two Israeli embassy staffers murdered in Washington D.C.

Anti-Israel group praises D.C. terror attack

Political tensions and criminal acts linked to antisemitism and pro-Palestinian sentiments focusing on fatal attacks in Washington DC, investigations into suspect backgrounds, and public reactions from Jewish communities.

McDonald’s to shutter CosMc’s locations after test

Salesforce in talks to acquire cloud data firm

Boeing reaches deal with DOJ to avoid prosecution

Major U.S. companies face regulatory and operational challenges including Boeing settling crash prosecutions, McDonald's closing experimental stores, and Salesforce entering acquisition talks, reflecting shifts in business amid evolving markets.

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ faces Senate hurdles

Harvard sues Trump administration over ban on enrollments

Russia, Ukraine begin largest prisoner exchange

Significant national and international political developments, including Trump’s tariff escalations, Harvard student visa legal battles, Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchanges, and major U.S. legislative activity such as the passing of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ reaching the Senate.

Judge blocks Trump order targeting Jenner & Block

Judge blocks another Trump executive order targeting law firm

Judge slaps down Trump in retribution case

Federal courts and judges take actions impacting Trump administration policies, including blocking layoffs, restricting executive orders punishing law firms, and preserving student visa programs amid ongoing judicial scrutiny of presidential authority.

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