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Congress continues to deadlock over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, with a fifth attempt to fund the agency failing in a Senate vote. The Trump administration has launched another lawsuit against Harvard University, this time accusing the university of allowing antisemitism to spread on campus and aiming to recover billions of dollars in government grants. Hollywood action star Chuck Norris, known for his roles in martial arts films and the TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger”, has died at age 86.
On Friday, it was reported that the Congressional stalemate over Department of Homeland Security funding continues, the Trump administration has filed another lawsuit against Harvard University, CBS News is ending its historic radio service, and Hollywood action star Chuck Norris has passed away.
According to reports, a fifth attempt to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed in a Senate vote today. This ongoing issue has severely impacted the TSA, causing chaos at airports nationwide. In other news, senators will be in Washington for a rare weekend session to discuss President Trump’s priorities like the SAVE Act, a GOP bill requiring evidence of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.
The Trump administration is taking legal action against Harvard University once more, accusing it of enabling antisemitism on its campus. The suit seeks to reclaim billions in government grants awarded to the university. This latest action intensifies the prolonged conflict between the government and the Ivy League institution.
In a surprising move, CBS News has announced it will be shutting down its long-running radio service as part of a layoff round that will affect 6% of its workforce. CBS News Radio, known for legendary moments like Edward R. Murrow’s World War II broadcasts and FDR’s fireside chats, will stop operating in May.
Over 4,000 residents of towns north of Hawaii’s capital have been ordered to evacuate due to a growing flood risk from a century-old dam. This is the second major storm to hit Hawaii in a week, with the previous week’s storm causing significant damage and triggering dangerous floods.
As tensions with Iran drive oil prices up, Wall Street stocks continue their decline. The Dow Jones has reported four consecutive weeks of losses, its worst stretch since 2023. Along with the Dow Jones, both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also ended the week lower.
In entertainment news, K-pop sensation BTS is set to return with a free comeback concert in Seoul, following a four-year hiatus. The concert, to be held at one of Seoul’s major cultural heritage sites, is expected to attract thousands and will be streamed on Netflix.
Lastly, Chuck Norris, known for his action roles in Hollywood and a series of popular internet memes, has died. Norris, a six-time karate world champion and star of the TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” was also a vocal conservative supporter. He was 86 years old.
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