Trump’s Tax Bill, Harvard’s Student Ban, & Musk’s AI: This Week in Politics


  • Harvard’s International Enrollment Revoked: The Trump administration terminated Harvard’s ability to enroll international students, affecting current students and sparking legal disputes over allegations of violence and antisemitism.

  • Warren Critiques Trump’s Tax Bill: Sen. Elizabeth Warren condemned President Trump’s $3.8 trillion tax package, highlighting the negative impact on healthcare for millions while benefiting wealthy individuals.

  • Tax Bill Passes House: The U.S. House narrowly approved Trump’s tax-and-spending package, now awaiting Senate approval as part of the legislative agenda before the July 4 recess.

  • Reductions in NSC Staff: The White House National Security Council underwent significant staff cuts, impacting personnel responsible for critical geopolitical issues.

  • Musk’s AI in Government: Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, is being utilized within U.S. government agencies to enhance federal operations, developed by his company xAI under the new Department of Government Efficiency.

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