CNN 5 Things Harvard funding freeze, IRS job cuts, business with Russia & more
Apr 15, 2025
Billions in funding for Harvard are on hold, raising concerns about academic freedom. Meanwhile, IRS workers face potential layoffs as tax season approaches. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff discusses possible business ties with Russia amidst the Ukraine conflict. A former sheriff's deputy has been sentenced for a tragic incident involving a 911 call. On a brighter note, a new antibiotic has been approved to treat resistant STIs, promising better health outcomes.
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Harvard Funding Freeze
- The White House froze $2.2 billion in funding for Harvard after it refused to change school policies.
- This is seemingly the first time an elite university has defied such demands.
IRS Layoffs
- The IRS will announce layoffs by the end of this week, impacting tax return processing.
- The Trump administration aims to cut roughly 20,000 IRS jobs, citing wasteful Biden-era hiring.
Potential Deal with Russia
- US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff suggests Russia doing business with the US and Europe could be part of a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
- Witkoff met with Putin and learned what he wants in a peace deal, but didn't disclose the specifics.