Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian green card holder and Columbia University student, was recently arrested by ICE in Vermont, where he was attending a citizenship interview. His attorney has stated that Mahdawi’s whereabouts are currently unknown. Vermont lawmakers and members of Congress are calling for his release, citing due process violations. Mahdawi’s arrest is part of a string of ICE detentions targeting pro-Palestinian students and scholars in the US.
In response to escalating trade tensions, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon warned of an increased risk of a US recession due to Trump’s tariffs. The uncertainty surrounding US trade policies has made it challenging for businesses to make decisions. Solomon noted that while there has been a temporary pause in tariffs, the situation remains volatile.
Meanwhile, the White House announced plans to cancel $9.3 billion in federal funds for foreign aid initiatives, public broadcasting, and other programs. The decision to defund public media companies has been met with criticism and resistance from organizations like NPR and PBS, who reject claims of violating federal laws.
In a separate development, the White House is freezing $2.3 billion in federal funds to Harvard University after the school refused to comply with demands related to cracking down on alleged civil rights violations and antisemitism. Harvard’s President has vowed to maintain the university’s independence and constitutional rights in the face of the government’s pressure campaign.
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