President Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security has subpoenaed Harvard University's administration for information about immigration status and alleged criminal conduct for foreigners granted student visas, Fox News reported. The legal request was sent on Wednesday, after other inquiries had gone unanswered.
The students in question are part of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program at the Ivy League institution. In a statement to Fox News Digital, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin explained the school's "refusal to cooperate" necessitated the move.
"We tried to do things the easy way with Harvard. Now, through their refusal to cooperate, we have to do things the hard way," McLauglin noted.
"Harvard, like other universities, has allowed foreign students to abuse their visa privileges and advocate for violence and terrorism on campus. If Harvard won’t defend the interests of its students, then we will," McLaughlin added.
Harvard's SEVP allows foreign students to obtain visas to study at the Cambridge, Massachusetts institution. However, some students in the program have allegedly engaged in troubling behavior on campus.
As the conflict between Israel and Palestine has escalated, anti-Semitic protests cropped up and included the participation of some of these students. This got so heated that Harvard President Alan Garber eventually had to apologize for the way Jewish students were treated.
The DHS has attempted to investigate the involvement of some foreign students in these protests by sending strongly worded letters to the Harvard administration. In April, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem requested information about SEVP students and their possible involvement.
Noem warned that failure to comply could lead to the administration revoking the program altogether. Harvard made a half-hearted attempt, sending some data that Noem said was an "insufficient, incomplete, and unacceptable response."
As a result, the DHS was compelled to revoke the SEVP designation from Harvard in May. This move affected nearly 25% of the university's student population and barred the school from enrolling any additional foreign students or issuing visas.
Following the cancellation of the program, Harvard sued the Trump administration. "It is the latest act by the government in clear retaliation for Harvard exercising its First Amendment rights to reject the government’s demands to control Harvard’s governance, curriculum, and the 'ideology' of its faculty and students," the university said in its complaint.
An Obama-appointed judge sided with Harvard and issued a temporary restraining order, allowing the university to continue the program. This latest subpoena was a legal escalation that will force Harvard to provide documents, communications, and records related to SEVP program participants dating back to January 1, 2020.
Because this request has been formalized in the courts, the university must comply or face consequences. Those include anything from contempt of court to criminal charges, civil penalties, or being subject to inspections or audits of the institution.
Meanwhile, Harvard spokesperson Jason Newton claimed the subpoena was "unfounded retribution" but that the school would comply if obligated by law, the Harvard Crimson reported. Harvard, which costs upwards of $87,000 per year to attend, is surely seething.
Trump is attempting to flush out these foreign nationals who are actively protesting against America. His administration will battle it out in court, but the issue is one that could significantly shape the future of universities.
Tennessee GOP Rep. Mark Green has announced his resignation effective July 20, Straight Arrow News reported. The House Homeland Security Committee chairman's exit further imperils Republicans' edge in the House of Representatives.
Green announced his resignation in a video posted to X, formerly Twitter, on July 4. "It's with a heavy heart that I say farewell," he captioned the video.
"To my constituents across Tennessee’s 7th District—thank you. The trust you put in me is humbling. I will look back fondly on my years of serving as your voice in Washington," Green wrote.
It's with a heavy heart that I say farewell.
To my constituents across Tennessee’s 7th District—thank you. The trust you put in me is humbling. I will look back fondly on my years of serving as your voice in Washington. pic.twitter.com/fwjVMCRtpQ
— Rep. Mark Green (@RepMarkGreen) July 4, 2025
Green's announcement throws the GOP's majority in jeopardy and creates an uncertain future for lawmakers. The balance is currently at 219-212, including four vacant seats, favoring Republicans.
The governor of Tennessee will have 10 days to call a special election under the state's law, so Green's seat won't be vacant for long. However, this comes on the heels of a particularly close vote to pass President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, where every vote counted.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) wheeled and dealed to cobble together support for the legislation. It passed narrowly, 218 to 214, after two Republicans defected to vote with the Democrats, who unanimously opposed the bill.
To make matters worse, Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon had already announced on June 30 that he wouldn't be seeking reelection. His seat is located in District 2, a swing district that includes Omaha, which could spell trouble in the near future.
It's known as the "Blue Dot" in the red state, as it often votes Democratic in presidential elections. Although it went for Trump in 2016, the district voted for Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris in the 2008, 2020, and 2024 elections, respectively, suggesting that it could be flipped.
According to the New York Post, Green is being cagey about his next step. "While I cannot give the details here, I will be doing something specifically designed to help America compete against the CCP [Chinese Communist Party], but this time in business," Green said in his video announcement.
Aside from the complications his exit has created, Green already had his own issues. In September, the retired U.S. Army officer's wife filed for divorce after publicly accusing him of having an affair with a woman at Axios.
Initially, Green announced he would not seek another term at the end of 2024. However, his wife would later walk back that claim, and Green would change his mind and decide to run again after all.
"I want to correct the record because I misidentified someone in that message. My husband has never had a relationship with a reporter from Axios, and I regret having said that," Green's wife claimed. Regardless, the damage was done.
Politicians have their share of problems, no matter what side of the aisle they're on. However, when the numbers are this close, any misstep can create a big problem for the party in power, and Green has inched Republicans that much closer to a precarious situation.
Musk continued his online campaign against the Trump administration on Monday, posting on X about the lack of arrests related to Jeffrey Epstein's supposed "client list" despite campaign promises to release information about his close associates.
"What's the time? Oh look, it's no-one-has-been-arrested-o'clock again," he captioned a graphic titled "The Official Jeffrey Epstein Arrest Counter" set to "0000."
What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again … pic.twitter.com/CO9xJz68Tf
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 7, 2025
Musk was seemingly responding to an earlier post in which the Trump administration said "There is no Epstein list" after promising to release it.
The Epstein knock has been ongoing with Musk, who during an earlier disagreement with President Donald Trump accused him of being on the Epstein list before removing the post and apologizing.
Musk obviously doesn't know who is on the Epstein list, if it exists, or he would probably just release the information himself.
That's if there is even an Epstein list, which would mean that the Trump administration was lying when it claimed there wasn't one.
At any rate, the administration also signaled that there were no further arrests forthcoming related to Epstein's alleged sex trafficking.
Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, were both arrested in connection to sex trafficking, and many allegations were thrown around about which famous and high-profile politicians and celebrities might have been involved.
Epstein was said to have had a top-secret client list that he used to blackmail his famous clientele, but a Sunday night memo from the DOJ said they didn't find any evidence of a list or any sort of blackmail.
The memo, as reported by Axios, also said there was no evidence Epstein didn't kill himself, despite widespread questions and speculation suggesting he was murdered by someone who didn't want his alleged client list to be made public.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, who once espoused conspiracy theories about how Epstein really died, said in April that after investigating himself, he believes that Epstein did kill himself.
He and FBI Director Kash Patel, who said before his appointment that it should be easy to release the Epstein client list and implied that officials were cowards for not doing it, that Epstein's cause of death was suicide and that the client list didn't exist.
Many people remain skeptical about that narrative, however.
Even before taking office for his second term, President Donald Trump expressed great optimism about his ability to bring the war between Russia and Ukraine to a conclusion.
However, Trump’s efforts have since been stymied by a lack of cooperation on both sides of the conflict, with his recent, disappointing phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin as evidence of that fact, as the Daily Mail reports.
As part of his ongoing endeavor to bring the longstanding conflict to an end, Trump engaged with Putin over the phone on Thursday, but it seems that things did not end on an encouraging note.
As CBS News explained, Trump admittedly left the call feeling “very disappointed,” noting that he “didn’t make any progress with him” during the chat.
The president attributed the lack of results from his talks with Putin to his assessment that “I don’t think he’s there” in terms of reaching peace with Ukraine.
Characterizing his discussion with Putin as “a pretty long call” that also touched on topics such as Iran, Trump did not attempt to hide his dissatisfaction with the outcome.
“And we also talked about, as you know, the war with Ukraine. And I’m not happy about that. I’m not happy about that.”
A day after the anticlimactic call with Putin, Trump took to the phones once more, this time to engage with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with whom the administration has, at times, had a volatile relationship.
As Newsweek notes, Zelensky reported that the conversation was “very important and useful,” particularly given that it came on the heels of a Trump decision to temporarily halt U.S. arms shipments to his country.
During the call, Zelensky was said to have expressed gratitude for ongoing American support and to press for bolstered cooperation on air defense.
The two leaders also discussed drone technology, weapons production, and mutual investments between their nations, with Zelensky declaring later, “We are ready for direct projects with America,” noting that such endeavors would be “extremely important for security.”
In the aftermath of his talk with Trump, Zelensky said, “This was probably the best conversation in all this time, it was maximally productive.”
During his 2024 presidential bid, Trump expressed confidence that he could successfully mediate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war in short order, but reality has proved far more complicated.
Trump has since said that his pledge to end the conflict within 24 hours of taking office was made “figuratively” and as “an exaggeration,” his recent attempts to engage aggressively with both Putin and Zelensky suggest that he has not yet totally backed away from the role of potential peacemaker when it comes to Russia and Ukraine.
President Donald Trump promised a UFC fight on White House grounds as part of the 250th anniversary of America's independence, the Daily Caller reported. The president said this to a crowd Friday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Trump was in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 4 to jump-start this year's celebration of America's independence. He took the opportunity to discuss upcoming events for next year's festivities, which will mark a quarter of a millennium for the U.S.
There are many plans already made, but Trump said one of those "special events" would include a UFC fight at the White House. Trump said it would not be ceremonial but rather a "championship fight."
The president laid out his plans to the crowd, whose reaction was a mix of amusement and applause. "So every one of our national parks, battlefields, and historic sites are going to have special events in honor of America 250," Trump said.
"I even think we’re going to have a UFC fight. We’re going to have — does anybody watch UFC? The great Dana White?" Trump said of the CEO. "We’re going to have a UFC fight," Trump continued.
"We’re going to have a UFC fight — think of this — on the grounds of the White House. We have a lot of land there. We’re going to build a little — we’re not — Dana is going to do it," Trump explained.
"Dana is great, one of a kind. We’re going to have a UFC fight, championship fight, full fight, like 20-25,000 people. And we’re going to do that as part of 250 also," the president went on.
"We’re going to have some incredible events, some professional events, some amateur events. But the UFC fight is going to be a big deal too," Trump added.
With such a significant milestone for the nation coming up during his term, Trump is eager to commemorate it in a special way. A UFC fight might sound like a joke, but White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the president is "dead serious" about it.
Not only does the UFC represent a deeply American sport, but Trump also owes a great deal of gratitude to the organization's CEO. White campaigned with Trump during the 2024 presidential election, and Trump has been welcomed by fans at the events.
Crowds greeted Trump with chants of "USA, USA" the few times he's made an appearance at an event. Following his election to a second term in November, Trump appeared at UFC 309, along with popular members of his administration, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard.
Joe Rogan, the legendary podcaster hosting the event, was impressed by the reception Trump received. "The sound in this room — it is so loud. It’s always loud when he comes here, but now that he’s won, now that he’s president — oh my God," Rogan said.
If there's anything Trump is uniquely skilled at, it's putting on a show. With Trump in the White House during this momentous anniversary, the celebration of America's 250th birthday promises to be a year-long spectacle worthy of this great nation.
A report released Wednesday reveals intelligence agencies were aware that the Steele Dossier was not credible when they launched an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, the Daily Caller reported. This fact vindicates President Donald Trump's innocence in a scandal that should never have occurred.
Under then-President Barack Obama, the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment included the narrative about Russian collusion with Trump, even though analysts knew the information was not credible. The assessment conducted by the ICA in June revealed this information.
According to the review, many high-level CIA officials were aware that the Steele Dossier did not meet the standards typically used for such evidence. They "strongly opposed" its inclusion in the assessment, but they were overruled.
The Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Analysis has determined that John Brennan, then the head of the CIA, was responsible for including the dossier in the review knowing the problems it had. "The decision by agency heads to include the Steele Dossier in the ICA ran counter to fundamental tradecraft principles and ultimately undermined the credibility of a key judgment," the review found.
The 2017 ICA assessment asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin sought "to undermine public faith in the US democratic process, denigrate Secretary Clinton, and harm her electability." Putin also allegedly had a "clear preference for President-elect Trump," according to the erroneous evidence.
However, this narrative should never have gained traction, as it was clear that there were several issues with the Steele Dossier. What's worse is that Brennan didn't seem to care despite being aware of them.
"CIA’s Deputy Director for Analysis (DDA) warned in an email to Brennan on 29 December that including it in any form ‘risked the entire credibility of the paper.' Despite these objections, Brennan showed a preference for narrative consistency over analytical soundness," the review said.
Seasoned operatives shared their misgivings, but Brennan apparently was "more swayed by the Dossier’s general conformity with existing theories than by legitimate tradecraft concerns." The June review noted the problems were glaringly obvious.
"The DA Review identified multiple procedural anomalies in the preparation of the ICA. These included a highly compressed production timeline, stringent compartmentation, and excessive involvement of agency heads, all of which led to departures from standard practices in the drafting, coordination, and reviewing of the ICA," it concluded.
The review was a long time coming, and the Trump-appointed CIA Director John Ratcliffe commissioned it now that a Republican is back in office. The results showed that the intelligence agencies under Obama were targeting Trump.
“This was [President Barack] Obama, [FBI Director James] Comey, [Director of National Intelligence James] Clapper and Brennan deciding ‘We’re going to screw Trump.' It was, ‘We’re going to create this and put the imprimatur of an IC assessment in a way that nobody can question it,'" Ratcliffe said.
Despite these bombshell revelations, Republican Arkansas Rep. Rick Crawford complained that the review wasn't thorough enough. "The CIA’s self-review of its 2016 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian Election Interference falls FAR SHORT of the full truth," Crawford said on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday.
"It is abysmal CIA would put out a memo with half-truths, inaccuracies, and blatant omissions about the full extent of the Russia hoax and the deep state’s role. Even worse, they released this report while holding the Intel Committee’s report on the same issue hostage for 7 years," Crawford added.
Trump claimed all along that his opposition unfairly targeted him in 2016 and beyond. Now that the president has been vindicated in a significant way, it still remains to be seen whether anything will change, given the apparent corruption in the intelligence community.
Republicans are attempting to prevent tax increases on the American people, Rep. Richard Hudson said in an exclusive interview with Breitbart. The North Carolina Republican said that Democrats are in favor of Americans paying more.
"If Democrats get their way, your taxes are going up a lot. That’s not speculation," Hudson told the news outlet.
He blamed the fact that the 2017 tax cuts passed with a Republican Congress during Trump's first term are set to expire. Hudson explained that they "gave relief to millions of middle-class families, small business owners, and working parents."
Regardless of how useful the cuts have been, Democrats don't want to extend them. "But unless we act, they will sunset in 2026, leading to the largest tax increase in a generation," Hudson warned.
Hudson went on to tout the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act that House Republicans say will "extend the Trump tax cuts, protect middle-class families, and expand the Child Tax Credit so more parents can keep more of what they earn." Meanwhile, the Democrats are against it.
"If we don’t act, the average American family will see a $2,000 tax hike starting in 2026. Democrats call that 'fairness.' We call it theft," Hudson explained.
The lawmaker acknowledged that former President Joe Biden made things worse with "rising grocery bills, housing costs, and interest rates." Piling on more taxes would add insult to injury, but he believes Trump's signature bill "delivers" relief.
"It keeps taxes low, helps families thrive, and ensures Washington can no longer treat the American people like an ATM. It rewards hard work, supports families, and strengthens our economy from the bottom up. This isn’t a handout, it’s a hand-up for the working class," Hudson explained.
"We’ve also made it easier for small businesses to grow and hire. We’ve given entrepreneurs the certainty they need to plan, invest, and expand. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and this bill lets them breathe," Hudson added.
As GOP lawmakers work to make conditions better for Americans, Democrats resist. "Democrats want more of your money to fund more of their bloated bureaucracy. Democrats want to maintain the status quo. Republicans want you to keep more of what you earn," Hudson said.
"That’s the choice. And that’s the message we’ll be driving home across every battleground in America," he added. Hudson said it's not about "dollars and cents" but rather "values," and he believes the GOP has the upper hand.
"Do we believe in a government that helps people build a better life or one that takes more and more while delivering less and less? House Republicans believe that families, not Washington, know best how to spend their money," Hudson said.
"Democrats voted against this bill. They voted for higher taxes on families, small businesses, and job creators. Their priorities are crystal clear: more government, more spending, and more control. Republicans believe in empowering families, not punishing them," Hudson said before pledging to make the Democrats pay for this at the ballot box.
There has never been a tax that the Democratic Party didn't love. Hudson is correct that only one party is fighting against higher taxes even as Americans struggle to make ends meet, and the contrast between the GOP and Democrats has never been clearer.
President Donald Trump nominated Alina Habba to remain as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, the Daily Caller reported. Habba was one of Trump's personal attorneys and made waves after arresting Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and bringing charges against another Democratic lawmaker.
In March, Habba was sworn into the interim position but will require formal confirmation in the Senate to remain. At the time she was first appointed to the position, Trump praised Habba for her success in representing him in his numerous civil cases.
The president promised that Habba would serve well in the position. "Alina will lead with the same diligence and conviction that has defined her career, and she will fight tirelessly to secure a Legal System that is both 'Fair and Just' for the wonderful people of New Jersey," Trump said on his Truth Social.
In May, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for allegedly attempting to accompany New Jersey Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Robert Menendez, and LaMonica McIver into the Delaney Hall immigrant detention facility. They showed up without first asking for permission for a tour.
The lawmakers were barred from entry, and Baraka got into an argument with agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He was arrested and later charged with trespassing, though the charges were eventually dropped.
Video of the altercation made the rounds on social media, showing Baraka, who made Newark a so-called sanctuary city for illegal immigrants, being arrested by ICE agents. Habba shared news of his arrest to X, formerly Twitter, at the time.
"The Mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka, committed trespass and ignored multiple warnings from Homeland Security Investigations to remove himself from the ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey this afternoon. He has been taken into custody," Habba said in her post.
"NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW," Habba added. The charges against McIver remained as she allegedly "assaulted, impeded, and interfered with law enforcement" while trying to disrupt ICE operations.
The GOP has a slight majority in the Senate and could confirm Habba, though Democrats will surely object to her nomination. She will have to contend with the aftermath of Baraka's stunt and the ensuing arrest and lawsuit.
According to NBC News, Baraka, who is also running for governor of New Jersey, is suing Habba over what occurred during the dention facility stunt. The lawsuit alleges that the security guard who works for a private prison company contracted to run Delaney Hall had admitted Baraka in an attempt to quell an unruly crowd that was gathering to protest.
It was after that point that Baraka says 20 agents from Homeland Security, "many armed and masked, descended on the Mayor and members of Congress without any attempt to calm fears or ensure peace." Barak believes he was arrested "without probable cause."
Meanwhile, the Department of Justice sued other New Jersey sanctuary cities, including Paterson, Hoboken, Jersey City, and Newark, which Baraka has also taken issue with. "What we refuse to do is turn our city into an arm of federal immigration enforcement, which the courts have already ruled is not our role," he said.
The Democrats are enraged that Habba could remain in this position, but Republicans are cheering her actions. She has demonstrated that she is ready to do the job that Trump has promised to do when it comes to illegal immigration.
The jury in the sex crimes case against Sean "Diddy" Combs is showing troubling signs as experts warn of a split verdict, Fox News reported. The jury sent several notes during its first two days of deliberations, which could be a troubling sign for jurors.
Testimony concluded on Friday, with the jury beginning its deliberations on Monday. This continued into Tuesday with the jury meeting for 10 hours and sending several more notes during that time.
One of the most consequential notes pertained to the testimony of Cassie Ventura, Combs' ex-girlfriend, and a male escort. Such snags indicate that issues are not cut and dry for the jury, and attorney David S. Seltzer believes it demonstrates the necessity of sequestration.
"I don’t see how people are not influenced by outside factor. We live in a technology world where everyone wants their information now. I know the jury was instructed not to read anything, but I don’t think that was realistic given the length of the trial," Seltzer said.
The trial lasted seven weeks, but deliberations seem to be hitting several obstacles already in what should be a straightforward case. Retired NYPD inspector and Fox News contributor Paul Mauro said so far, the trial has been a "rare nail-biter" for the state's attorneys.
"The Southern District’s conviction rate is well-north of 90%. They don’t take cases to lose them," Mauro told Fox News Digital. However, that doesn't mean this is a sure thing for the prosecution.
"That said, the Diddy case has some real challenges. In the end, the evidence came down to how coerced the female victims were," Mauro added.
"As these women reached out affirmatively to Diddy, were they suffering a version of battered wife syndrome? Or was the entire thing transactional?" he went on.
"Further: Without that sexual activity, will the drug and weapons allegations suffice to demonstrate an actual racketeering entity? This is a rare nail-biter for SDNY – far from a slam-dunk. And the possibility of a split verdict here, at the least, is very real," Mauro concluded.
Experts believe that the jury's notes requesting clarification or a return to specific testimony do not bode well for the prosecution. One of the notes asked for clarification of Judge Arun Subramanian's instructions.
Another asked about exactly what distribution of drugs entailed, and these together could mean a jury that won't agree on a verdict. "Courts will always push a jury to get to a unanimous verdict, but at the end of the day, it is up to the jury if they think they can get there," Seltzer said.
"Oftentimes, when there are issues within the jury, they cannot get there, and it ends up in a hung jury," he added. Seltzer believes the answer would have been to sequester the jury, as access to news and other information about the case could cloud judgment, making a verdict unreachable.
"I have been saying from day one that it is impossible to tell people to stay off media and/or computers for six weeks-plus, when people are addicted to their devices. I think the court is relying on the admonishment, but respectfully turning a blind eye," Seltzer said.
The jury is up against the Independence Day holiday while Combs' future hangs in the balance. Combs maintains his innocence, but the rap mogul could face up to life in prison if convicted.
President Donald Trump will resume trade talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney after Canada decided late Sunday to rescind its 3% digital services tax on U.S. companies that profit from Canadian customers.
The tax was rescinded "in anticipation of a mutually beneficial comprehensive trade arrangement with the United States," the Canadian government said.
"Consistent with this action, Prime Minister Carney and President Trump have agreed that parties will resume negotiations with a view towards agreeing on a deal by July 21, 2025," Canada’s Department of Finance said in a news release.
The tax was due to be collected on Monday June 30, but that has now been halted.
Legislation in Canada to rescind the tax is expected to be enacted in the near future.
The tax has been in effect for roughly a year. It impacts companies including Amazon, Meta, Google, and Apple.
Trump terminated the trade talks on Friday because of the tax.
"They are obviously copying the European Union, which has done the same thing, and is currently under discussion with us, also. Based on this egregious Tax, we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
Trump also posted that Canada is "a very difficult Country to TRADE with" and has imposed 400% tariffs on some dairy products it exports to the U.S.
Canada is currently the largest trading partner of the U.S., so the lack of a deal would impact markets in both countries.
More U.S. exports go to Canada than any other country, and Canada is a major supplier to the U.S. of crude oil, natural gas, and electricity.
Trump knows he has to make a deal with Canada, but he also wants to fight for fairness in the trade between the two countries.
Outside of oil imports, the U.S. has a trade surplus with Canada, but with the oil included, there is a deficit.
Canada also holds over $300 billion of U.S. debt, but also owes the U.S. a significant amount of money.