Summary
Harvard University is challenging the Trump administration in court over the freezing of more than $2 billion in grants, claiming the freeze was illegal. Texas lawmakers are meeting to consider a new congressional map that could favor Republicans, following claims from the Justice Department that the current map is unconstitutional.
Key Facts
- Harvard University is in court against the Trump administration due to over $2 billion in grants being frozen.
- The Trump administration claims Harvard allowed antisemitism on its campus, violating civil rights laws.
- To lift the freeze, the government wants Harvard to change its hiring and admissions processes and provide access to student files.
- Texas lawmakers are starting a special session to redraw congressional districts to potentially increase Republican seats in Congress.
- The Justice Department called the current Texas congressional map unconstitutional.
- Former President Trump supports the redrawing of Texas districts to favor the GOP.
- Over 100 Palestinians reportedly died in Gaza after Israeli forces opened fire while people tried to get food and supplies.
- Israel disputes the number of deaths and says it used warning shots.
