Numerous universities and colleges in the United States, including prestigious institutions like Harvard and MIT, have expressed concerns over "political interference" by the Trump administration, criticizing its attempts to influence educational policies and pause federal funding. While most Ivy League schools signed a joint letter condemning these actions, Dartmouth College chose not to participate, instead focusing on legal battles related to funding pauses and new research grant policies. This situation underscores a broader debate within academia about how to address perceived governmental intrusions, with potential implications for the future relationship between higher education and the federal government.
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The Justice Department has announced the indictment of two Russian intelligence officers for a hacking campaign against U.S. and British government agencies, contractors, and NATO members. The campaign, which began in 2016 and lasted until 2022, was aimed at gathering intelligence and influencing British politics. If convicted, the two officers could face up to 20 years in prison and the Justice Department is seeking to extradite them and seize any assets they may have in the U.S.
The House of Representatives convened a select committee on China, made up of both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, to investigate the technological, economic, and military threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party. FBI Director Christopher Wray and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois both stressed the importance of bipartisanship in order to effectively address the issue. The committee is expected to continue its investigation into the CCP's activities in the coming months.
Key takeaways: The Energy Department’s report concluded with “low confidence” that it is plausible the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a laboratory leak. The report was…