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A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's attempt to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students. The ruling follows Harvard's lawsuit challenging the administration's Thursday decision to revoke the university's access to foreign student enrollment systems. Harvard called the move a "blatant violation" of law and free speech rights. The Trump administration claims Harvard has failed to adequately address antisemitism and reform its hiring and admissions practices. Harvard strongly denies these allegations. US District Judge Allison Burroughs granted the temporary restraining order Friday, pausing the Department of Homeland Security's revocation of Harvard's access to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) database that manages foreign students. Harvard argued in its lawsuit that the government sought to "erase a quarter of Harvard's student body" with international students who "contribute significantly to the University and its […]

President Donald Trump announced plans Friday for a 50% tariff on European Union imports and 25% on Apple products unless iPhones are manufactured in the United States. Trump shared his intentions on Truth Social, stating "Our discussions with them are going nowhere!" regarding EU trade talks. He announced the 50% EU tariff would begin June 1, 2025, adding "There is no Tariff if the product is built or manufactured in the United States." The proposed EU tariffs would exceed those on China, which were recently reduced to 30% to facilitate negotiations between Washington and Beijing. This approach contrasts with Trump aides' stated goal of isolating China while strengthening alliances. Trump has expressed frustration with stalled EU trade discussions. The EU proposed mutual tariff elimination while Trump maintains his 10% baseline import tax preference. German economist Marcel Fratscher criticized the EU's […]

The United States Supreme Court reached a deadlock Thursday in a case determining whether a religious charter school in Oklahoma should receive public funding. The tie vote allows a lower court ruling to stand. Previously, Oklahoma's state Supreme Court had blocked government funding for the St Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, citing constitutional separation of church and state provisions. However, the Supreme Court's split decision leaves the door open for similar cases. Without a definitive ruling from the nation's highest court, no new precedent governs funding for charter schools, which are independent institutions receiving government support. Supreme Court tie votes are uncommon. The Houston Law Review estimated only 183 ties occurred since 1791 among over 28,000 cases. The court typically has nine justices to prevent even splits. Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from the hearings. While she provided […]