Alicia Finley

Joining the discussion are Kate Batchelder-Odell, an editorial board member at The Wall Street Journal, and Alicia Finley, a columnist at the same publication. They dissect the narrowly passed GOP tax-and-budget package, highlighting the tussle between fiscal hawks and SALT deduction advocates. The conversation spans critical aspects like defense spending, food stamp reforms, and green subsidies, while also pondering how the Senate may alter the bill. Listeners will gain insights into the legislative maneuvers and political dynamics shaping this hefty 1,000-page legislation.

Alicia Finley, a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, and Colin Levy, an editorial board member, dive into the Trump Administration’s attempts to revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students. They discuss whether this move is retaliation against the Ivy League for its elite stance and explore the legal challenges ahead. The conversation also touches on the broader impact on international students, particularly Israelis, and the Supreme Court's recent moves regarding executive power and charter schools, signaling significant judicial shifts.

Alicia Finley and Mene Ukwe Barua, both seasoned analysts of immigration policy, dive into the escalating protests in Los Angeles against Donald Trump’s deportation tactics. They discuss the National Guard's involvement and the implications of potentially invoking the Insurrection Act. The duo explores how Governor Gavin Newsom might leverage this political turmoil for his ambitions, while also analyzing the internal conflicts within the Democratic Party as they tackle public sentiment amid increasing unrest.