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El Salvador visit, Harvard donations, atmospheric rivers & more

Apr 18, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Wrongful Deportation Case

  • Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen met Kilmar Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite protections.
  • Garcia's family is now legally challenging his removal, while El Salvador keeps him in custody.
INSIGHT

Harvard Funding Challenges

  • Donations to Harvard surged as the Trump administration froze federal funds worth about $2.2 billion.
  • International student visa revocations threaten university revenue due to potential enrollment drops.
INSIGHT

New U.S. Fees on Chinese Ships

  • The U.S. plans fees on Chinese-built ships docking in American ports, charging $50 per net ton from October.
  • Lower fees apply for ships owned by non-Chinese companies like Dutch firms.
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