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June 11, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Crime
Immigration

Police Injured as Locals Riot Over Migrants Attempting to Rape Teen Girl.

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❓What Happened: Seventeen police in the United Kingdom were injured during a second night of protests and riots following the attempted rape of a local girl, allegedly by two teenage migrants.

👥 Who’s Involved: Protestors, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, two migrant sexual assault suspects, migrant residents of Ballymena.

📍 Where & When: The protests and violence began on June 9 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, and continued on June 10.

💬 Key Quote: “It’s absolutely vital that the PSNI are given the time they need to investigate the incidents concerned rather than face mindless attacks as they seek to bring peace and order to keep people safe.” — Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

⚠️ Impact: Tensions between migrants and locals are increasing throughout the United Kingdom and European Union (EU), as the former account for a disproportionate share of sexual and violent crime.

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A total of 17 police were injured after protestors attacked officers while demonstrating against mass migration following the attmepted rape of a local girl, allegedly by two migrant teenagers. Locals in Ballymena, a town in Northern Ireland—which is part of the United Kingdom—have been protesting and rioting for days, with some targeting police and the homes of migrants in the town.

Overall, 32 people have been arrested in connection with he violence, five of them on the evening of June 10. The protests began on Monday, June 9, following the arrest of the two 14-year-old Romanian-speaking migrants, and were organized just hours before they appeared in court.

Riot officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) were deployed to the town and were attacked with bricks, rocks, petrol bombs, and fireworks. In response, the PSNI deployed water cannons on the protestors. Several cars were also set ablaze, and windows of homes, allegedly belonging to migrants, were vandalized. So far, only one man, aged 29, has been charged with rioting, attempted criminal damage, and disorderly behaviour.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned the violence, saying, “It’s absolutely vital that the PSNI are given the time they need to investigate the incidents concerned rather than face mindless attacks as they seek to bring peace and order to keep people safe.”

UFC star Conor McGregor, campaigning for the presidency of the independent Republic of Ireland on an anti-migrant crime platform, expressed solidarity with the protestors in Northern Ireland, reposting an X (formerly Twitter) post saying, “Catholics and Protestants stand united in Ballymena tonight and have burned down the houses of migrants who raped a young Irish girl. You touch our kids, our gloves are off.”

The Republic of Ireland has also seen increasing anti-mass migration sentiment, with migrant hotels set on fire.

The anti-mass migration protests in Northern Ireland are just the latest in Europe and come after similar protests and riots in mainland Great Britain last year, after a migration-background teenager, Axel Rudakubana, stabbed three children to death in Southport, England, and wounded several others.

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June 11, 2025
Economy
News

Trump Announces ‘Deal With China Is Done’ Following London Tariff Talks.

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❓What Happened: A “framework deal” was reached between the U.S. and China during trade talks in London, England, though it awaits final approval by U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, President Xi, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang.

📍 Where & When: Trade negotiations occurred in London on June 8-9, 2025, with President Trump announcing the deal on June 10, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: President Trump posted on Truth Social, “Deal with China is done, subject to final approval with President Xi and me. Relationship is excellent!”

⚠️ Impact: The agreement aims to ease trade tensions, facilitate rare earth exports, and prevent a potential economic slowdown caused by supply chain disruptions.

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President Donald J. Trump announced on Wednesday that a “framework deal” has been reached between the United States and China after two days of intensive trade talks in London, England. The agreement, which seeks to ease tensions in the ongoing trade war between the two nations, still requires formal approval by both Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The negotiations concluded late Tuesday night, with both sides confirming progress. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick described the talks as an effort to “get the negativity out” of the bilateral relationship, adding that the focus is now on fostering “positive trade, growing trade.”

Under the proposed framework, China will maintain a 10 percent tariff on U.S. goods, while the U.S. retains a 55 percent tariff on Chinese imports. The deal also includes commitments for China to resume and increase exports of rare earth minerals critical to U.S. industries. In exchange, the U.S. will provide aerospace parts and semiconductor programming technology to China, along with renewed access for Chinese students to American universities.

President Trump took to Truth Social to declare, “OUR DEAL WITH CHINA IS DONE, SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL WITH PRESIDENT XI AND ME. FULL MAGNETS, AND ANY NECESSARY RARE EARTHS, WILL BE SUPPLIED, UP FRONT, BY CHINA.”

The talks in London follow a preliminary agreement reached in Geneva, Switzerland, in May, which temporarily paused record-high tariffs of well over 100 percent on imports from both nations. The current tariffs, reduced to 30 percent for U.S. imports from China and 10 percent for Chinese imports from the U.S., could spike again if the framework is not finalized before July 9.

China’s state-run media has acknowledged “new progress” in the talks but offered no specifics. Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang confirmed the framework was agreed upon “in principle.”

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June 11, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Election Integrity

Texas Accuses Dozens of Noncitizens of Voting in 2024 Election.

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❓What Happened: Texas has referred dozens of noncitizens for prosecution, alleging they voted illegally in the 2024 presidential elections.

👥 Who’s Involved: Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, 33 noncitizens.

📍 Where & When: Secretary of State Nelson announced the referrals on June 5.

💬 Key Quote: “Texas continues to monitor voter rolls. Whenever we find noncitizen voters we refer them for criminal investigation. To be clear, only legal citizens can vote.” — Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott.

⚠️ Impact: The referrals come thanks to President Donald J. Trump’s administration giving Texas access to a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) database, which former President Joe Biden refused.

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Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson has said that at least 33 noncitizens voted in last year’s presidential election, and they have been referred to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office. Should the noncitizens be found to have voted illegally, they could face serious penalties, including prison for voter fraud.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott commented on the issue on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Texas continues to monitor voter rolls. Whenever we find noncitizen voters we refer them for criminal investigation. To be clear, only legal citizens can vote.”

The move comes after Texas officials were granted the ability to look at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service’s (USCIS) Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Database. Secretary Nelson labelled access to SAVE, “a game-changer.”

States were granted access by President Donald J. Trump earlier this year through an executive order after former President Joe Biden had refused to let them access it last year. Governor Abbott has also worked to strengthen election integrity in Texas by signing a bill last month that will allow Texans to add citizenship requirements for voting to the Texas constitution.

Last year, Texas dropped over a million ineligible voters from its voter rolls, thousands of whom were illegal aliens, alongside hundreds of thousands of dead people.

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June 10, 2025
Health
News

CDC Centers Out, New ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Agency In at RFK’s HHS.

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❓What Happened: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a fiscal year 2026 budget that consolidates divisions and establishes a new agency, the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA), with a $20.6 billion budget.

👥 Who’s Involved: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HHS, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and various health organizations.

📍 Where & When: United States; budget request released last Friday for FY 2026.

💬 Key Quote: “The United States remains the sickest developed nation despite spending $4.5 trillion annually on health care.” — HHS press secretary Emily Hilliard.

⚠️ Impact: The CDC’s budget would be cut nearly in half, with significant reductions to chronic disease, global health, and HIV/AIDS programs, and the NIH faces a 40 percent funding cut.

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has unveiled its fiscal year 2026 budget, proposing a major consolidation of its divisions and introducing a new public health agency, the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA). This reorganization would reduce HHS’s 28 divisions to 15, with the AHA receiving a $20.6 billion budget to support Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda.

The AHA aims to address the root causes of chronic diseases, shifting focus from individual programs to broader prevention strategies. This restructuring would eliminate the CDC’s Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, which received $1.4 billion in FY 2024. Instead, the AHA would oversee primary care, environmental health, mental health, and nutrition initiatives. Nearly $1 billion of the CDC’s funding would be redirected to the new agency.

The CDC’s overall budget would drop from $9.2 billion in fiscal year 2024 to $4.2 billion. The budget also proposes a 40 percent cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the dissolution of agencies like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. HIV/AIDS prevention and research programs would be consolidated under the AHA, with funding reduced by nearly $1 billion compared to 2024 allocations.

Global health programs are also affected, with the CDC’s Global Health Center eliminated. Its $711 million FY 2024 budget would be replaced with $239 million for global health protection under a new budget line.

HHS press secretary Emily Hilliard said of the budget proposal, “The United States remains the sickest developed nation despite spending $4.5 trillion annually on health care.”

Congressional subcommittees will review the budget before the House and Senate craft their own resolutions later this year.

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June 10, 2025
Immigration
News

House Bill Proposes Deportation for Non-Citizen Rioters in LA.

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❓What Happened: House Republicans, led by Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), introduced a bill targeting non-citizens involved in violent anti-law enforcement riots for deportation.

👥 Who’s Involved: Rep. Crenshaw, President Donald J. Trump, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), and U.S. Marines.

📍 Where & When: Los Angeles, California; ongoing tensions following violent protests.

💬 Key Quote: “In our minds, you’ve violated that sort of social contract with the United States at that point,” said Crenshaw, regarding foreigners, including legal residents, participating in riots.

⚠️ Impact: The legislation would allow for the deportation of non-citizens involved in violent riots during declared emergencies, permanently barring them from the U.S.

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House Republicans, led by Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), are advancing a new legislative proposal aimed at deporting non-citizens who engage in violent anti-law enforcement riots. The bill, if enacted, would apply to individuals convicted of assault, battery, or similar acts against law enforcement during periods of declared emergencies, permanently barring them from re-entering the United States.

Crenshaw explained, “When you go to prison, you’re losing your liberty… in the case of people here legally but committing acts of violence during a national emergency… that should have an effect and be on the list of things that allows for revocation of your status.”

The proposed legislation would encompass legal permanent residents, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) beneficiaries. It would be activated during emergency declarations made by federal, state, or local leaders.

This initiative comes amid escalating unrest in Los Angeles, where protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations turned violent. Demonstrators reportedly set American flags and vehicles ablaze, prompting police to use rubber bullets and pepper spray to disperse crowds.

In response to the turmoil, President Donald J. Trump deployed the National Guard and ordered 700 U.S. Marines to the region, despite opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom. The Marines are currently training in Seal Beach for further deployment, according to a U.S. defense official.

Crenshaw emphasized that his legislation would provide the federal government with more tools to address such situations. “It would give the administration the option to say… half of them are U.S. citizens, OK, you’re going to jail for rioting. Maybe another quarter are illegals, well, that’s easy, you can deport them. But what about the other quarter? That might be… legal aliens here rioting against America for enforcing our immigration laws.”

The White House has expressed interest in the bill, though officials have declined to comment directly. Currently, legal U.S. residents can lose their status if convicted of crimes such as murder or drug trafficking. Crenshaw’s proposal would add violent rioting during emergencies to that list.

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June 10, 2025
News
War

UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Govt Members, Trump Admin Responds.

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❓What Happened: The British government imposed sanctions on two Israeli government ministers, citing their comments on Gaza.

👥 Who’s Involved: Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich; British Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

📍 Where & When: Sanctions announced in the United Kingdom amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict.

💬 Key Quote: Foreign Secretary Lammy stated, “These actions are not acceptable. This is why we have taken action now—to hold those responsible to account.”

⚠️ Impact: Travel bans and asset freezes for the ministers; Israel criticized the British decision as “outrageous,” and the Trump administration in the U.S. was also critical.

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Britain’s far-left government has announced sanctions against two Israeli government ministers, citing their remarks related to the Gaza conflict. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will face travel restrictions barring entry into the United Kingdom, alongside asset freezes.

The measures, revealed by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party, were justified on the grounds that the two officials had allegedly “incited extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights.”

“These actions are not acceptable. This is why we have taken action now—to hold those responsible to account,” Lammy said.

The two ministers each lead right-wing parties vital for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to remain in power. They have called for Palestinians to be resettled outside of Gaza, and are accused of “inciting” violence in the West Bank.

In response, Israeli officials condemned the sanctions. A statement from Israel described the move as “outrageous,” arguing that elected representatives and government members should not be subjected to such measures.

In the U.S., Secretary of State Marco Rubio was also critical, saying, “These sanctions do not advance U.S.-led efforts to achieve a ceasefire, bring all hostages home, and end the war.”

The sanctions come as the United Kingdom and other Western nations increase pressure on Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Lammy reiterated the British government’s broader goals, including achieving a ceasefire, securing the release of hostages held by Hamas, and advancing humanitarian aid. He also reaffirmed the British government’s commitment to pursuing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The move comes after Labour Party Members of Parliament (MPs) were kicked out of Israel in April. Two politicians, known for their anti-Israel views, were denied entry into the Jewish state, leading to a condemnation of Israel’s actions by Foreign Secretary Lammy.

Image by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street.

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June 10, 2025
Breaking
Media

BREAKING: Moran Out at ABC, Network Confirms Suspended Anchor Gone for Good.

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❓What Happened: ABC News has decided not to renew the contract of longtime correspondent Terry Moran following a social media post critical of President Donald J. Trump and senior White House official Stephen Miller.

👥 Who’s Involved: Terry Moran, ABC News, President Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, Vice President J.D. Vance.

📍 Where & When: Announcement made Tuesday; Moran’s contract was set to expire Friday.

💬 Key Quote: “We are at the end of our agreement with Terry Moran, and based on his recent post—which was a clear violation of ABC News policies—we have made the decision to not renew,” said an ABC News spokesman.

⚠️ Impact: ABC News is attempting to demonstrate a commitment to objectivity under the Trump administration, having cultivated a reputation for strong liberal bias.

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ABC News has announced it will not renew the contract of senior national correspondent Terry Moran following a social media post that violated the network’s standards. Moran, who has been with ABC News for 28 years, made a now-deleted comment on X (formerly Twitter) referring to President Donald J. Trump and Deputy White House Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller as “world-class haters.”

The network confirmed the decision on Tuesday, stating, “We are at the end of our agreement with Terry Moran, and based on his recent post—which was a clear violation of ABC News policies—we have made the decision to not renew.” A spokesman claimed, “At ABC News, we hold all of our reporters to the highest standards of objectivity, fairness and professionalism, and we remain committed to delivering straightforward, trusted journalism.”

Moran’s contract was set to expire on Friday, according to an anonymous source familiar with the matter. The journalist, who has held various roles during his tenure, recently interviewed with President Trump in the Oval Office.

The controversy erupted Sunday night when Moran posted a late-night message describing Miller as “a man who is richly endowed with the capacity for hatred.” Although the post was quickly deleted, screenshots circulated widely online, prompting backlash from Trump allies. Vice President J.D. Vance labeled the remarks “an absolutely vile smear.”

Moran was suspended by ABC News shortly after the post, and the network’s decision to sever ties followed days later. He has not yet commented publicly on the matter.

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June 10, 2025
Immigration
Politics

Democrat Black Caucus Leader Wants Trump Impeached for Deploying Troops in LA.

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❓What Happened: Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) is suggesting President Donald J. Trump’s troop deployment to Los Angeles amid pro-illegal immigrant riots could be grounds for impeachment.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA), and DCCC Chairwoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA).

📍 Where & When: Los Angeles, California, and Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.; statement made Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: Clarke stated, “Well, you know, I believe it is [grounds for impeachment]. I definitely believe it is, but we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.”

⚠️ Impact: Democrats remain divided on pursuing impeachment, with party leaders in Congress largely dismissing several earlier attempts to impeach President Trump.

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Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, suggested Tuesday that President Donald J. Trump’s decision to deploy troops in response to violent pro-illegal immigrant riots in Los Angeles could warrant impeachment. Speaking during a Capitol Hill press conference, Clarke agreed when asked if Trump’s actions, described by Democrats as “lawlessness” and “unconstitutional,” could rise to the level of impeachable offenses.

“Well, you know, I believe it is. I definitely believe it is,” Clarke responded, adding, “but we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.”

Clarke has also said that “Congressional Democrats stand in full solidarity with the residents of Los Angeles [and] our immigrant sisters and brothers,” pledging to “support every effort to oppose this President’s abuse of power.”

The protests in Los Angeles, which soon escalated into violent riots, prompted Trump to order the deployment of National Guard soldiers and later U.S. Marines to the area. This move led to a legal standoff with California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), who has filed a lawsuit and an emergency restraining order request against the administration to halt the deployment.

Defending his actions, Trump remarked, “Look, if we didn’t get involved, right now, Los Angeles would be burning… Los Angeles right now would be on fire. And we have it in great shape. I am not playing around.”

Despite Clarke’s comments, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA) indicated that impeachment is not currently on the agenda for House Democrats. “I’ve said before, from this podium, that House Democrats aren’t focused on impeachment today,” Aguilar stated.

While some Democrats have pushed for impeachment during the current session of Congress, such efforts have failed, with Republicans in control of the House. Aguilar hinted that the situation could change if Democrats regain the majority in the 2026 midterm elections under the leadership of DCCC Chairwoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA).

“There will be plenty of time, when Suzan DelBene guides us to the majority, for us to exercise oversight where we can ask some very difficult questions [about] the policies that the administration is going currently, but right now that isn’t our focus,” Aguilar concluded.

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June 10, 2025
William Upton
Immigration
Lawfare

Newsom Seeks Emergency Order Blocking Trump from Using National Guard, Marines to Protect LA.

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❓What Happened: California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has filed an emergency petition with a federal judge asking for a restraining order blocking President Donald J. Trump from deploying National Guard troops and the U.S. Marines onto the streets of Los Angeles.

👥 Who’s Involved: Gov. Newsom, President Trump, U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer, Pete Hegseth, the California National Guard, the U.S. Marines, and violent rioters.

📍 Where & When: The emergency request was filed on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “They must be stopped, immediately,” attorneys for the State of California wrote in the filing.

⚠️ Impact: If Jude Breyer grants the restraining order, the Trump administration would effectively be barred from using National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to protect federal officials and property in the city.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has filed an emergency petition with a federal judge asking for a restraining order blocking President Donald J. Trump from deploying National Guard troops and the U.S. Marines onto the streets of Los Angeles to quell violent riots and protect federal immigration enforcement agents and property. The move comes on the heels of Newsom’s administration filing a lawsuit on Monday to bar Trump’s Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, from federalizing around 4,000 California National Guard. 

“They must be stopped, immediately,” attorneys for the State of California wrote in the filing, asking that U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer rule in the next two hours. The filing continues: “There is no invasion or rebellion in Los Angeles; there is civil unrest that is no different from episodes that regularly occur in communities throughout the country, and that is capable of being contained by state and local authorities working together.”

“This motion does not seek to prevent any of those forces from protecting the safety of federal buildings or other real property owned or leased by the federal government, or federal personnel on such property,” the Newsom administration concedes in their request.

In addition to deploying the National Guard, the Trump White House has mobilized a battalion of 700 U.S. Marines to assist in the protection of federal property as violent pro-illegal immigrant riots continue in Los Angeles.

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June 10, 2025
Education

Top University Selling Private Equity as Trump Cracks Down on Ivy League Activism.

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❓What Happened: Yale University is attempting to sell a significant portion of its private equity and venture capital investments, reportedly up to $6 billion, due to underperformance and federal funding cuts.

👥 Who’s Involved: Yale University, private equity and venture capital firms, and the Trump administration.

📍 Where & When: Yale University, June 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “The investor that was the lead architect of investing in the private equity markets is pulling in its horns,” said Sandeep Dahiya, a finance professor at Georgetown University.

⚠️ Impact: The sale signals challenges for private equity markets, Ivy League endowment strategies, and higher education funding models in light of federal funding reductions.

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Yale University is reportedly nearing the completion of a major sale of private equity and venture capital investments. The Ivy League institution, known for its pioneering approach to endowment management, initially sought buyers for up to $6 billion of its portfolio but now plans to sell approximately $3 billion at a slight discount.

The move comes as Yale faces financial pressures due to the Trump administration’s move to cut federal funding for Ivy League institutions and disappointing returns on its investments. Its $41 billion endowment generated a 5.7 percent return last year, underperforming the broader market indices such as the S&P 500. Over the past decade, Yale’s endowment has achieved an average annual return of 9.5 percent.

Private equity and venture capital investments, which comprise nearly half of Yale’s endowment, have faced challenges in recent years as firms struggle to sell stakes in companies and return cash to investors. These difficulties have contributed to the university’s decision to reduce its exposure to such assets. Additionally, the university faces significant federal funding cuts, though Yale has yet to draw the same level of scrutiny from the Trump White House as fellow Ivy League universities Harvard and Columbia.

“This is a big deal,” commented Sandeep Dahiya, a finance professor at Georgetown University who has studied endowment performance. He added: “The investor that was the lead architect of investing in the private equity markets is pulling in its horns.”

Yale’s strategy of shifting away from traditional stocks and bonds toward long-term private investments has been widely emulated by other institutions.

Image by Kenneth C. Zirkel.

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