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July 15, 2025
News

Trump: Epstein Files ‘Made Up By Comey, Obama, and Biden.’

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump said that the ‘Epstein Files’ are a Democrat hoax while fielding questions outside the White House on Tuesday.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and deceased pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I would say, that you know, these files were made up by Comey, they were made up by Obama, they were made up by Biden.” — President Trump

🎯IMPACT: Trump’s approval rating has taken a hit after Bondi and the DOJ released a memo on July 7 stating that Jeffrey Epstein had no “client list” and that no foul play was involved in his death.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump, leaving the White House en route to an artificial intelligence (AI) summit in Pittsburgh, briefly took questions from the press pool, stating that the ‘Epstein Files’ are a hoax made up by Democrats. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has come under public criticism, especially from Trump’s America First base, for its handling of documents related to the deceased pedophile financier’s alleged sexual blackmail ring.

“She’s given us just a very quick briefing, and in terms of the credibility of the different things they’ve seen,” President Trump said regarding U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi‘s handling of the situation. He continued: “I would say that, you know, these files were made up by [former FBI Director James] Comey, they were made up by [Barack] Obama, they were made up by [Joe] Biden.”

“And we went through years of that, with the Russia-Russia-hoax, with all of the different things we had to go through, we’ve gone through years of it. But she’s handled it very well, and it’s going to be up to her. Whatever she thinks is credible, she should release.”


Notably, Trump’s approval rating has taken a hit after Bondi and the DOJ released a memo on July 7 stating that deceased pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein had no “client list” and that no foul play was involved in his death. The memo contradicted Bondi’s statement earlier this year that such a client list was “sitting on [her] desk.”

The National Pulse reported on Monday that Lara Trump, the President’s daughter-in-law and former Republican National Committee (RNC) co-chairwoman, said she expects that more information related to Epstein’s criminal activities will be released, offering reassurance to those who believe the Trump administration is not revealing the full story.

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July 15, 2025
Immigration

Senator Puts Forward Bill to Halt Birthright Citizenship for ‘Anchor Babies.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Senator Tom Cotton has introduced legislation to end birthright citizenship for the U.S.-born children of illegal aliens.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senator Tom Cotton, President Donald J. Trump, Judge Joseph Laplante, and legal scholars.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The legislation was introduced on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in the United States Senate.

💬KEY QUOTE: “There is no constitutional right for illegal aliens to cross the border to gain citizenship for their children,” said Senator Tom Cotton.

🎯IMPACT: The legislation seeks to address illegal immigration and align with Trump’s America First agenda by clarifying the scope of birthright citizenship.

IN FULL

Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) has introduced the Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act, a bill that would end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to illegal aliens. The legislation, introduced on Tuesday, would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that such children are not automatically granted American citizenship.

The bill also targets the children of foreign terrorists and spies, ensuring they are not rewarded with birthright citizenship. Cotton stated, “There is no constitutional right for illegal aliens to cross the border to gain citizenship for their children. Granting birthright citizenship to illegal aliens has contributed to the highest levels of illegal immigration in history. Fixing this will help reduce the damage from Joe Biden’s catastrophic border crisis.”

Notably, the legislation supports a key part of President Donald J. Trump’s immigration agenda. The America First leader has already sought to end birthright citizenship through an Executive Order. However, that order was blocked last week by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Laplante, who certified a class action lawsuit against the policy.

Under the law prior to Trump’s executive order, anchor babies—as they are often called—are granted citizenship despite their parents having no substantial ties to the United States. Once these children reach adulthood, they can sponsor their parents and other relatives for green cards, effectively anchoring their families in the U.S. for generations. According to the Center for Immigration Studies, an estimated 225,000 to 250,000 anchor babies were born to illegal alien parents in 2023, representing about seven percent of all births in the country that year.

While the Supreme Court has never explicitly ruled that the U.S.-born children of illegal aliens must be granted birthright citizenship, the practice does benefit from long-standing precedent, meaning legal challenges against birthright citizenship could face an uphill battle. Nevertheless, many legal scholars argue that the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment does not mandate birthright citizenship for these children, as they are not subject to U.S. jurisdiction under the original understanding of the amendment.

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July 15, 2025
Politics

Senate Moves Forward on Trump Cuts to Foreign Aid, NPR, and PBS.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Senate is preparing to act on a White House request to rescind $9.4 billion in funding for foreign aid and government-funded broadcasting.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD), and President Donald J. Trump, among others.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Senate could move forward as soon as Tuesday, with a Friday deadline looming for congressional action.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Very important that all Republicans adhere to my Recissions Bill,” said President Trump on Truth Social.

🎯IMPACT: The proposal could cut foreign aid, public broadcasting funding, and programs like PEPFAR.

IN FULL

The Senate is set to move forward on a White House request to claw back $9.4 billion in funding for international aid and public broadcasting. The rescissions package, requested in June, seeks to cancel previously approved funds, including $8.3 billion for USAID and $1.1 billion for public broadcasting entities like NPR and PBS. The White House has criticized these entities for spreading “radical, woke propaganda disguised as ‘news.'” The House of Representatives already approved the package last month, despite opposition from all Democrats and four Republicans.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) indicated that procedural votes could begin Tuesday afternoon, though some Republicans remain on the fence regarding specific cuts. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) has voiced strong objections to targeting the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The Maine Republican argues that cutting PEPFAR would harm global health efforts, including maternal and child health programs. “I can’t imagine why we would want to terminate that program,” she said.

Other concerns have been raised about the impact on rural communities. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) highlighted the importance of public broadcasting for Native American tribes and rural areas, stating that Senate Republicans are working to ensure funding for these stations is preserved. “We’re proposing changes,” Rounds said, emphasizing the need to protect local radio systems in states like South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, and Alaska.

Conversely, President Donald J. Trump has urged Republicans to support the rescissions package, warning that those who do not back the proposal “will not have my support or Endorsement.” Meanwhile, Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), have criticized the effort as “absurd” and accused Republicans of undermining bipartisan deals for partisan purposes.

With the Friday deadline approaching, Senate Republicans face a narrow majority to pass the package. Amendments to the proposal could require further approval from the House, adding to the time constraints. Thune expressed hope for progress, stating, “I’m hoping that as we get on that bill we can see some savings achieved that will complement the things we already accomplished in reconciliation.”

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July 15, 2025
William Upton
Economy
TECH

Big Tech Just Made a Half-Billion-Dollar Commitment to U.S. Rare Earth Minerals.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A $500 million investment in the Mountain Pass, California, rare earth minerals mine has been announced by Apple.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Apple, MP Materials, and the Trump administration.

📍WHEN & WHERE: July 15, 2025, in Mountain Pass, California.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This is a huge win for the President, who has the foresight to make this issue a priority.” — Senior White House official

🎯IMPACT: The agreement is a significant victory for President Donald J. Trump’s America First agenda and could signal Apple is inching away from China.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump has scored another major win for his America First agenda, with Apple announcing it is set to commit $500 million to developing the United States’ only current rare earth minerals mine in Mountain Pass, California, operated by MP Materials. The deal also signifies a significant commitment by the U.S. technology sector toward developing domestic supply chains, with other major Silicon Valley players expected to follow Apple’s lead.

Apple’s move comes after the company has been subject to extensive criticism over its business ties to China. Apple has been accused of investing tens of billions of dollars in developing a high-tech workforce for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

The agreement will also see Apple invest in two new recycling facilities at MP Materials’ Mountain Pass facility. These facilities will allow rare earth minerals to be re-extracted from electronics and reused in Apple products. One senior White House official told the media, “This is a huge win for the President, who has the foresight to make this issue a priority.”

Meanwhile, the Trump administration has also cleared the way for new rare earth mineral mining operations to commence. Last week, U.S. Energy Secretary Christopher Wright was in Ranchester, Wyoming, to celebrate the opening of the country’s first new rare earth mineral mine in 70 years, which will soon be operational. The Book Mine, operated by Ramaco Resources, is being billed as a key part of the continued decoupling of the U.S. from China.

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July 14, 2025
News

Lara Trump Says More Epstein Documents WILL Be Released.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Lara Trump said more disclosures on Epstein are expected and that the President is paying close attention to concerns from supporters.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Lara Trump, President Donald Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, podcast host Benny Johnson

📍WHEN & WHERE: United States, July 2025

💬KEY QUOTE: “He knows people are upset. And I do believe we’ll be seeing more soon.” – Lara Trump

🎯IMPACT: The comments are intended to calm calls for action as public scrutiny intensifies over Epstein-related secrecy and the Justice Department’s response.

IN FULL

Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President Donald J. Trump and former Republican National Committee (RNC) co-chairwoman, said Monday that more information related to deceased pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities will be released, offering reassurance to those who believe the Trump administration is not revealing the full story.

Lara Trump told podcaster Benny Johnson that President Trump is aware of the frustrations voiced by many of his supporters and Americans generally, acknowledging, “There needs to be more transparency. I think that will happen. I know this is important to the President. He is frustrated.”

“He is going to want to set things right. I believe there will be more coming, and anything they are able to release, they will try to get out. They hear it and understand it,” she continued.

“To anyone worked up out there, there is no plot to keep this information away. I’m sure we will know down the line,” she added.

The comments come amid backlash against Attorney General Pam Bondi, responsible for the Department of Justice (DOJ), which recently released dubious video footage from the jail where Epstein is supposed to have committed suicide and a memo claiming no “client list” for him exists. This is despite the fact that Bondi had claimed a client list was “on [her] desk” just a few short months ago.

America First stalwarts such as WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon believe President Trump should appoint a special prosecutor to handle the Epstein case, with the DOJ and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) having lost the public’s trust.

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July 14, 2025
News

Trump’s Approval Rating Takes a Hit Amidst Epstein Affair.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump faced backlash from his base after Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memo stating Jeffrey Epstein had no “client list” and that no foul play was involved in his death.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Attorney General Bondi, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino, and MAGA supporters, including prominent figures like WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The controversy unfolded in early July 2025, with Trump addressing the issue on Truth Social and the fallout continuing at events like the Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? This guy has been talked about for years. You’re asking—we have Texas, we have this, we have all of the things. And, are people still talking about this guy? This creep?” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The backlash has caused significant unrest among Trump’s base, with calls for Attorney General Pam Bondi to resign and concerns about Trump losing support ahead of the 2026 elections.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump has faced mounting criticism from his base after the Department of Justice (DOJ), led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, released a memo on July 7 stating that deceased pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein had no “client list” and that no foul play was involved in his death. The memo contradicted Bondi’s statement earlier this year that such a client list was “sitting on [her] desk.”

Polling data from Morning Consult, collected between July 4 and July 10, showed Trump’s approval rating at 44 percent, with 50 percent disapproval—a six-point drop from the previous month. While the poll does not isolate the Epstein controversy as the sole cause, the timing aligns with the growing unhappiness among Trump’s base.

At the Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA, WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon warned that the Epstein controversy could cost Trump 10 percent of his base, potentially jeopardizing the 2026 elections. Bannon wants Trump to appoint a special prosecutor to take over the Epstein case.

Trump attempted to quell the outrage on Truth Social, urging his supporters to “not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about.” However, his comments were met with widespread dissatisfaction, with prominent MAGA figures voicing their disapproval. The post became Trump’s first on Truth Social to be “ratioed”—receiving more replies than likes—signaling significant unrest.

Adding to the turmoil, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino has reportedly clashed with Bondi over the handling of the Epstein files. Bongino is reportedly considering resigning unless Bondi is removed from her position.

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July 14, 2025
News
War

Trump Gives Putin 50 Days to Make Peace.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced “very severe” secondary sanctions on nations purchasing Russian oil if the war in Ukraine is not resolved within 50 days.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Russian President Vladimir Putin.

📍WHEN & WHERE: July 14, 2025, in the Oval Office at the White House, Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I’ve been hearing so much talk. It’s all talk. It’s all talk—and then missiles go into Kiev and kill 60 people.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The proposed sanctions could hamstring Russian trade by making prohibitively expensive for their buyers to trade with the U.S., potentially pressuring Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.

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President Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose secondary sanctions on countries buying Russian oil if the Ukraine war remains unresolved by September 2. In remarks from the Oval Office with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump voiced frustration with Russia’s actions and vowed to act decisively.

The potential sanctions, which could be as high as 100 percent, would sharply raise import costs for targeted nations. Trump stressed the urgency of ending the war, saying, “I’ve been hearing so much talk. It’s all talk. It’s all talk. And then missiles go into Kiev and kill 60 people.”

Joined by Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for empty rhetoric and underscored U.S. efforts to mediate a resolution to the conflict, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and continues to cause significant casualties, despite minimal territorial changes at the front.

If enacted, the sanctions would target not only Russia, but nations purchasing Russian oil—similar to the secondary sanctions used to crush the Iranian economy during Trump’s first term. The America First leader called the proposed measures “very severe” and expressed his preference for a peaceful resolution to the war.

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July 14, 2025
Wake Up Right
War

Trump’s Plan to Arm Ukraine Without U.S. Tax Dollars:

President Donald Trump is leaning on the Europeans to get weapons into Ukrainian hands—without draining the American taxpayers.

The details: Trump confirmed that the U.S. plans to sell offensive weapons directly to NATO allies, who will then transfer them to Ukraine.

  • 💬 Trump told NBC News: “NATO is paying for those weapons, 100 percent.”
  • 🚀 The weapons include Patriot missile systems, air-to-air missiles, and Howitzer rounds. Axios also reports it may also include long-range missiles that could reach targets deep inside Russia.
  • 🤔 Who’s paying? Germany, Spain, and Norway have offered to buy Patriot missile systems for Ukraine.

Why this matters: Up until this point, Trump has only offered defensive weapons as he sought to end the conflict.

A message to Putin: Since taking office, Trump has aggressively sought to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. But in recent weeks, his patience with Vladimir Putin appears to be wearing thin. At a recent cabinet meeting, Trump said:

  • “We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth. He’s very nice all of the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.”
  • Trump no longer believes the Russian president is serious about peace. His latest decision to begin arming Ukraine should be seen as a direct response.

Real talk from G: This latest move isn’t as much about Ukraine as it is about Putin. Everything is a negotiation for Trump. Giving Ukraine access to weapons is part of the Art of the Deal.

What happens next? NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will meet with Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week to iron out the details.

Something to keep an eye on: There’s a bill in the Senate being pushed by Lindsey Graham and Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal, which would call for a 500 percent tariff on all goods imported from countries that buy Russian oil, gas, and other exports—namely, China, India, and Brazil. In my opinion, this would be a bad move. When Joe Biden put economic sanctions on Russia, it drove them closer to China.

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July 11, 2025
William Upton
Politics

Trump Names Loyalists to Planning Board in Fascinating Anti-Jerome Powell Play.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump appears to be set to utilize a little-known federal government entity to launch a renewed effort aimed at ousting Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The National Capital Planning Commission, White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf, Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) aide Stuart Levenbach, President Trump, and Jerome Powell.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Trump White House aides were named to the commission on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I am going to request a full review of plans of the Federal Reserve project. I’m going to ask that they send us a detailed explanation package of any and all upgrades, changes and modifications to the plan that was submitted here in 2021 and approved. I’m going to request a site visit.” — Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair

🎯IMPACT: Should the National Capital Planning Commission uncover evidence of serious malfeasance or ethical lapses on Powell’s part, it could lay the groundwork for President Trump to fire Powell as Federal Reserve chairman.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump appears to be set to utilize a little-known federal government entity to launch a renewed effort aimed at either ousting Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell or, at the least, forcing the central bank chief to succumb to pressure to slash interest rates. In a political maneuver reminiscent of President Richard Nixon’s efforts to push his Fed chairman, Arthur Burns, to cut interest rates, Trump has quietly replaced a number of Biden-era appointees on the National Capital Planning Commission with key figures in his White House.

The move suggests the America First leader will use the commission’s authority over government buildings—including the Federal Reserve’s headquarters—to fuel a negative media campaign against Powell, who has overseen a lavish renovation of the central bank’s offices that has far exceeded its approved budget. However, should the National Capital Planning Commission uncover evidence of serious malfeasance or ethical lapses on Powell’s part, it could lay the groundwork for President Trump to fire the Federal Reserve chairman outright.

Leading the anti-Powell effort on the National Capital Planning Commission are its newest appointees, White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf, Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) aide Stuart Levenbach. “We should not be made fools of,” Blair told commission members on Thursday, continuing: “I am going to request a full review of plans of the Federal Reserve project. I’m going to ask that they send us a detailed explanation package of any and all upgrades, changes and modifications to the plan that was submitted here in 2021 and approved. I’m going to request a site visit.”

Dubbing the central bank’s headquarters the “Taj Mahal on the National Mall,” Blair suggested it is possible that Jerome Powell lied under oath—committing perjury—while testifying before the U.S. Senate regarding the Fed renovations. Notably, perjury is a federal crime under 18 U.S.C. § 1621, while 18 U.S.C. § 1001 makes it a crime for individuals to make material false statements to any branch of the federal government, including Congress, regardless of whether they are under oath.

“Please count me in,” Levenbach replied, adding: “I look forward to working with you on this letter and in scrutinizing this building.”

In the 1970s, President Richard Nixon successfully mustered a negative media campaign that, along with the threat of Congressional legislation exerting greater control over the central bank, forced then-Fed chairman Arthur Burns to drop his opposition to interest rate cuts. A similar result could manifest from President Trump’s use of the National Capital Planning Commission and revelations it may uncover regarding Powell’s approval of renovations at the Fed.

However, should Powell prove more entrenched in his opposition to rate cuts than Burns was during the Nixon administration, President Trump could also use any evidence that Powell lied to Congress or engaged in unethical behavior to fire him as Fed chair. The Federal Reserve Act stipulates that a President can only fire the central bank’s chairman “for cause,” which has been interpreted by federal courts as meaning serious misconduct and not merely policy disagreements.

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July 11, 2025
Education
Politics

Columbia Strikes Deal with Trump Admin on Anti-Semitism, Racial Discrimination Allegations.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Columbia University is nearing a deal with the Trump administration to compensate victims of unlawful discrimination and increase transparency in hiring and admissions.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Columbia University and the Trump administration.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The draft agreement was first reported on Friday, July 11, 2025; Columbia University and the White House.

💬KEY QUOTE: A senior White House official told the media that the deal would “solidify reporting obligations related to foreign gifts” and ensure compensation for “victims of civil rights abuses.”

🎯IMPACT: The deal could set a precedent for other universities and increase accountability on anti-Semitism and racial discrimination issues.

IN FULL

Columbia University is in the final stages of negotiations with the Trump administration on a deal addressing unlawful discrimination and anti-Semitism. The agreement would require Columbia to compensate victims and adopt measures to increase transparency in hiring and admissions processes.

Notably, The National Pulse reported on Thursday that attorney Jay Lefkowitz, known for once securing a lenient deal for sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, was hired to act as a negotiator for Columbia in its discussions with the Trump administration. Sources told The National Pulse that Lefkowitz has outplayed federal negotiators in the Trump administration and was on the verge of finalizing an agreement with the U.S. government to rescue the far-left college from financial disaster.

The university’s board of trustees convened on Sunday to discuss the draft agreement, which would also restore access to $400 million in federal grants and contracts previously frozen by the White House’s anti-Semitism task force. A senior White House official told the media that the deal would “solidify reporting obligations related to foreign gifts” and ensure compensation for “victims of civil rights abuses.”

Notably, the agreement includes provisions for public disclosure of hiring and admissions data to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action. Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, is expected to supervise compliance. The agreement also includes measures that Columbia University agreed to earlier this year, such as tightening protest rules and placing its Middle Eastern Studies department under receivership. However, it is believed that in its current form, the deal lacks systemic reforms like the consent decree pushed by the Trump White House earlier this year and a politically diverse presidential search committee tasked with replacing the school’s interim president, Claire Shipman.

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