Trump Administration and Harvard Face Crucial Court Test | New York Times
Analysis: The dismantling of the U.S. education system continues, with the Trump administration fighting tooth and nail to revoke Harvard’s federal funding. Nobody wins from this. The lasting impacts of hampered research will be felt not just throughout higher education, but throughout the entire country if not world.
This Is the Presidency John Roberts Has Built| The Atlantic
Analysis: A recounting of how Justice Roberts is slowly building the executive branch to be all-powerful. Finally fulfilling a dream crafted up during the Regan administration, in which he was a part of. Also, a rebuttal on conversations around Roberts’ more liberal voting record compared to the other conservatives on the court. It’s not because he’s more open-minded – it’s because he’s tip-toeing towards his original goal of absolute executive power.
US envoy doubles down on support for Syria’s government and criticizes Israel’s intervention| Associated Press
Analysis: Tom Barrack, from within Trump’s administration, seems to be providing key resistance to Israel’s attacks and influence in neighboring Syria and Lebanon. While he admits the U.S. holds no hard power over Israel in these matters (which is undoubtedly a policy choice), his words against Israel’s actions are refreshing coming out of the Trump administration.
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