Trump's administration escalated its confrontation with Harvard University, moving to terminate all federal contracts worth approximately $100 million. This followed previous threats to redirect $3 billion from Harvard's endowment to trade schools. The university's president urged colleges to stand against these measures.
Health Secretary RFK Jr. eliminated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women, bypassing CDC advisers and calling it "common sense."
Trump-Putin tensions intensified after Russia's massive aerial assault on Ukraine. Trump labeled Putin "crazy" on Memorial Day, and by midday was reportedly "furious" and considering new sanctions, warning Putin he was "playing with fire."
NPR sued the administration over funding cuts, arguing Congress controls appropriations. The administration also asked the Supreme Court to lift restrictions on deportations to third countries and froze new student visa interviews to expand social media vetting.