Harvard Sues Trump Admin. Over Foreign Student Ban

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May 23, 2025

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Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its decision to terminate the university’s student visa program.

Harvard said the policy will affect more than 7,000 visa holders and is a “blatant violation of the First Amendment, the Due Process Clause, and the Administrative Procedure Act,” per its court filing.

On Thursday, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem ordered Harvard to be taken off the Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification. The order effectively bans Harvard from enrolling international students and forces current ones, who make up roughly a quarter of the school’s student population, to transfer.

DHS moved to terminate the program after Harvard allegedly failed to provide it with the extensive behavioral records of student visa holders the department requested. DHS offered Harvard 72 hours on Thursday to come into compliance with the request.

As of now, Harvard may no longer enroll foreign students in the 2025–2026 school year, and existing foreign students must transfer or lose their legal status to reside in the U.S. before the next academic year begins. International students made up 27 percent of Harvard’s student body in the 2024-2025 academic year.

The records requested include any footage of protest activity involving students on visas and the disciplinary records of all students on visas in the last five years.

Requested records also include footage or documentation of illegal, dangerous or violent activity by student visa holders, any records of threats or the deprivation of rights of other students or university personnel.

Harvard President Alan Gerber announced the suit in a letter to the Harvard community.

“Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard,” the complaint reads.

The administration has launched a multi-front pressure campaign against the school for refusing to bow to its demands for changes to its admissions and hiring policies, as well as getting rid of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and a stronger stance against antisemitism.

Last month, the school sued the administration for freezing more than $2 billion in federal funding unless it complies with various demands.

Mike Pence Joins George Mason University’s Schar School as Distinguished Professor

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Madeleine Jackson

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September 17, 2025

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Former Vice President Mike Pence, a longtime champion of conservative principles and constitutional government, is taking on a new role in public service—this time in the classroom. Beginning in the spring semester, Pence will serve as a Distinguished Professor of Practice at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government in northern Virginia.

The university announced that Pence will teach undergraduate courses and host public-facing seminars, offering students direct insight from someone who has been at the highest levels of government. He will also participate in mentorship programs and moderated discussions with students pursuing careers in political science, law, and public administration.

A Voice of Conservative Principles and Constitutional Fidelity

Schar School Dean Mark Rozell praised Pence’s commitment to principle, noting that the former vice president brings a “disciplined approach to communication and a deeply rooted conservative philosophy” that will enrich discussions on federalism, the separation of powers, and the role of values in public life.

In his statement, Pence underscored his passion for preparing the next generation of leaders, saying:

“Throughout my years of public service, I have seen firsthand the importance of principled leadership and fidelity to the Constitution in shaping the future of our nation. I look forward to sharing these lessons with the next generation of American leaders and learning from the remarkable students and faculty of George Mason University.”

From Congress to the White House—and Beyond

Before serving as vice president under President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2021, Pence represented Indiana in Congress and later served as Governor of Indiana, where he advanced pro-growth economic policies and defended conservative values. As vice president, Pence was widely respected for his loyalty, discipline, and steady leadership throughout the administration’s first term.

Despite intense pressure on January 6, 2021, Pence upheld his constitutional duty to oversee the certification of the Electoral College vote—a decision rooted in his firm belief in the rule of law and the limits of executive power. Although this choice drew criticism from some, it underscored his unwavering commitment to the Constitution.

Continuing to Shape the Conservative Conversation

In 2023, Pence briefly sought the Republican nomination for president, offering voters a vision rooted in traditional conservatism and warning against the growing influence of populism within the party. Though his campaign ended early, it reflected his enduring belief in limited government, personal responsibility, and strong national defense.

Now 66, Pence’s next chapter allows him to invest his decades of experience in America’s future leaders—encouraging them to lead with principle, conviction, and respect for our founding ideals.

Trump To Sign Executive Order Shuttering Dept. Of Education

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Madeleine Jackson

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March 20, 2025

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1080px-President_Donald_Trump_signs_Executive_Orders_(54325856884) — President Donald Trump signs Executive Orders, Monday, February 10, 2025, in the Oval Office. (Official White House photo by Abe McNatt)

President Donald Trump is moving forward with plans to close the Department of Education.

Trump is expected to sign an executive order following through on a campaign promise to disband the department, claiming on the campaign trail that the department was full of “radicals, zealots and Marxists.”

A White House fact sheet states that the move will “turn over education to families instead of bureaucracies. Trump and proponents of eliminating the department have long said the agency has failed American students.

“NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) scores reveal a national crisis — our children are falling behind,” Harrison Fields, the White House principal deputy press secretary, told Fox News. “Over the past four years, Democrats have allowed millions of illegal minors into the country, straining school resources and diverting focus from American students.”

“Coupled with the rise of anti-American CRT and DEI indoctrination, this is harming our most vulnerable,” he added. “President Trump’s executive order to expand educational opportunities will empower parents, states, and communities to take control and improve outcomes for all students.”

The directive comes after the Senate voted to confirm Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to lead the agency on March 3. McMahon issued a memo later that day outlining her support for the Trump administration’s plans for the department and that she would oversee a “new era of accountability” in the agency’s final days.

“The reality of our education system is stark, and the American people have elected President Trump to make significant changes in Washington,” McMahon said in the March 3 memo. “Our job is to respect the will of the American people and the President they elected, who has tasked us with accomplishing the elimination of bureaucratic bloat here at the Department of Education — a momentous final mission — quickly and responsibly.”

The American Federation of Teachers issued a statement imploring Congress to oppose the executive order and “to make clear to the president that the federal government, in the face of this order, will not abdicate its responsibility to all children, students and working families, who deserve a future full of promise and possibility, not diminished dreams.”

The teacher’s union pointed to an NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll conducted in February that found more than 60% of Americans “strongly oppose” eradicating the agency.

“The Department of Education, and the laws it is supposed to execute, has one major purpose: to level the playing field and fill opportunity gaps to help every child in America succeed,” the American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten said in a March 5 statement. “Trying to abolish it — which, by the way, only Congress can do — sends a message that the president doesn’t care about opportunity for all kids. Maybe he cares about it for his own kids or his friends’ kids or his donors’ kids — but not all kids.”

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Trump To Sign Executive Order Shuttering Dept. Of Education