Trump Escalates War On Harvard, Pushes Senate To Pass His ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’: Live Updates

Several Republicans pushed back on the bill, which still faces an uncertain future in the Senate.
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President Donald Trump’s close adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, announced last week that he was leaving his post atop the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, although both claimed that the group’s work would continue.

Meanwhile, federal courts have cast serious doubt on Trump’s worldwide tariffs even as he marches forward with more tariff plans.

His administration has not let up in its war on immigration and higher education, forcing Harvard to fight back against a series of cuts including its ability to enroll any international students.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is also beginning to enact alarming new guidance reflective of his own personal beliefs rather than scientific consensus.

Over on the Hill, Congress is back this week from its Memorial Day break. But the future of Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is still uncertain amid resistance among Republicans in the Senate.

Read the latest on Trump’s presidency below:

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