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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish students

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish students

By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit on Thursday by the Trump administration that alleged that Harvard University failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students from harassment. U.S.
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The Patriot Games could've been amazing. Blame Trump's ego. | Opinion

The Patriot Games could've been amazing. Blame Trump's ego. | Opinion

Even the innocuous idea of a national teen Olympics cannot escape President Donald Trump's insistence on being the center of attention.
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Robert Gilman returns to US after release from Russian prison

Robert Gilman returns to US after release from Russian prison

Gilman was welcomed by U.S. officials and is expected to receive medical treatment after advocates raised concerns about his deteriorating health.
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Trump Administration's Student Loan Changes Face New Legal Challenge

Trump Administration's Student Loan Changes Face New Legal Challenge

A coalition of major labor unions, including the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's recent changes to the federal student loan system. The lawsuit challenges the administration's redefinition of 'professional degrees,' which could limit access to higher education in fields like education, social work, and public health. The unions argue that the changes could exacerbate staffing shortages in public service professions by making graduate education less affordable. The legal action is part of ongoing disputes over the administration's student loan policies, which include new borrowing caps and repayment structures.
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Leavitt was perfect for Trump in the worst ways. 'Huge loss' | Opinion

Leavitt was perfect for Trump in the worst ways. 'Huge loss' | Opinion

Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, stepped down. Why she was perfect for Donald Trump, in her defense of him and attacks on journalists.
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Democratic Attorneys General Support Harvard in Federal Funding Dispute

Democratic Attorneys General Support Harvard in Federal Funding Dispute

Democratic attorneys general from 20 states and the District of Columbia have filed an amicus brief urging a federal appeals court to uphold a ruling against the Trump administration's decision to freeze research funding for Harvard University. The funding was halted amid a dispute over campus antisemitism. The brief emphasizes the public benefit of research institutions and the negative impact of federal interference on such research. The attorneys general argue that universities should manage their internal issues without the threat of funding cuts. The brief highlights the importance of research universities to state economies and criticizes the Trump administration's actions as counterproductive to both the Jewish community and the nation's residents who rely on medical advancements. Massachusetts led the filing, with support from states like Minnesota, Vermont, and Nevada.
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National Guard troops will stay on DC streets into 2029. Here’s why

National Guard troops will stay on DC streets into 2029. Here’s why

Trump said in 2025 that the Guard would stay in the nation's capital until "law and order" returned. A year later, troops are still there.
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Russia frees ailing ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention

Russia frees ailing ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention

By Steve Holland and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Moscow on Tuesday freed a former U.S. Marine jailed in Russia since 2022 after Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a pardon for the ailing American based on humanitarian reasons, U.S. officials said.
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Before Trump, Clinton took a decoy plane for safety. I was there

Before Trump, Clinton took a decoy plane for safety. I was there

A quarter-century before President Trump's secret flight from Turkey, Clinton staged a similar ruse for a flight to Pakistan. I had a first-hand view.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to End Blind Vendors' Priority on Army Bases

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to End Blind Vendors' Priority on Army Bases

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to remove the priority given to blind entrepreneurs in bidding for snack bars and dining halls on Army bases. Education Secretary Linda McMahon's decision to end this advantage was challenged in court by blind vendors and advocacy groups, who argued that the administration bypassed legal procedures. Chief Judge George L. Russell ruled against the waiver, citing procedural failures and incorrect factual findings by McMahon. The decision is seen as a victory for blind entrepreneurs who rely on the program for economic opportunities.
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Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released

Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released

A former U.S. Marine from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released
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Medicare costs could soon increase for 1.3M New Yorkers. Here's why

Medicare costs could soon increase for 1.3M New Yorkers. Here's why

The Trump administration says it's planning to end the program a year earlier than initially planned because it's "no longer needed."