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Trump Administration Will Review Billions in Funding for Harvard  
The move follows the cancellation of roughly $400 million in funding for Columbia and the suspension of $175 million for the University of Pennsylvania.  

OpenAI Closes Deal That Values Company at $300 Billion  
The start-up’s valuation, which has nearly doubled in six months, shows continued enthusiasm for A.I. among investors.  

Stocks Mark Worst Month in Years as Trump’s Tariffs Loom  
Markets around the world have wavered as fear and uncertainty over tariffs and trade wars rattle investors. The S&P 500 just recorded its worst month since 2022, shedding 5.8 percent in March.  

The Strategy Behind Trump’s Repeated Musings About a Third Term  
The president’s comments deflect attention from other controversies. And they freeze the field of potential successors who might steal the spotlight from a lame duck.  

Trump Administration Tallies Trade Barriers That Could Prompt Tariffs  
The Office of the United States Trade Representative released a report Monday highlighting foreign trade barriers that could influence tariffs the president puts into effect this week.  

N.Y.C. Cannabis Boss Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation  
Dasheeda Dawson, who helped people start dispensaries, was accused of trying to pressure a businesswoman into a relationship in exchange for a city contract.  

Myanmar Quake Death Toll Tops 2,000 as Help is Slow for War-Torn Sagaing  
As deaths mount, some volunteers complained of being blocked by Myanmar’s military from reaching a rebel stronghold that was badly hit.  

Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans  
Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status are challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to end the program for many migrants.  

Trump Takes Aim at Smithsonian, Wading Into Race and Biology  
His executive order faulted an exhibit which “promotes the view that race is not a biological reality but a social construct,” a widely held position in the scientific community.  

Elon Musk Visits CIA to Discuss DOGE Cuts  
A federal judge ordered the agency to reconsider its firings of employees who had been assigned to diversity recruiting.  

Trump’s Order to the Smithsonian Distorts Teaching of American History  
The assumption that there is a standard, agreed-upon truth about the country’s past is a fantasy; but when declared by a sitting president, it becomes a provocation.  

Trump’s Advisers Battle Over Tariff Goals  
Also, France’s far-right leader was barred from running for office. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.  

Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos Amid Return to Office  
President Trump has described his new in-office requirement as a way to ensure workers are doing their jobs. He sees potentially leading more employees to quit as an added benefit.  

Abbott Delays Calling a Special House Election. Democrats Cry Foul.  
Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, accused Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas of slow-walking a special election to hold the Republicans’ slim majority steady.  

Steak Fries: Deservedly Reviled or Underappreciated Edible Spoons?  
They may be America’s least popular fry, but some chefs are still devoted to them.  

Traveling to the U.S. Under Trump: Visas, Border Control and What to Know  
With increasing news reports of travelers being denied entry, understanding what might prompt extra scrutiny is key. Here’s what to know.  

A Quarter-Billion Dollars for Defamation: Inside Greenpeace’s Huge Loss  
A pipeline company’s lawsuit against the environmental group could chill free speech, experts said. First Amendment issues are likely to figure prominently in an appeal.  

American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.  
A surge in U.S. wealth has been driven by stock and home values. But the gains are concentrated at the top, leaving others in a sour economic mood.  

Why Are Dolphins and Sea Lions Washing Up Dead on Southern California Beaches?  
In recent weeks, hundreds of sea lions, dolphins and other animals have turned up in the sand dead or seriously ill, alarming rescuers and beachgoers alike.  

U.S. Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at Guantánamo  
The disclosure of the tab so far came after five senators visited the offshore operation, which they condemned as a waste of resources.  

Trump’s Tariff Agenda Bets on Americans Giving Up Cheap Goods  
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree.  

Le Pen’s Embezzlement Charges and What They Mean for France’s Democracy  
A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.  

How a Brief and Inexplicable NYC Altercation Escalated to Manslaughter  
Gary Anderson hit Domingo Tapia for reasons never explained, sending Mr. Tapia into a coma and Mr. Anderson to prison. Mr. Tapia later died, and his attacker faces manslaughter charges.  

Marine Le Pen’s Embezzlement Conviction: What to Know and What’s Next  
The far-right French politician was a leading candidate to become the country’s next president, but has now been barred from running for public office for five years.  

Netanyahu Names New Israel Spy Chief Despite Showdown With Court  
The war in Gaza has often distracted from an internal battle between Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, and other parts of the state. On Monday, that domestic conflict careened into full view.  

Trump Really Likes It When Things Go Wrong  
The problem is that competence and execution matter.  

The Conductor Joana Mallwitz Mixes Intensity With Approachability  
Joana Mallwitz, one of Germany’s fastest rising stars, makes her Metropolitan Opera debut in “The Marriage of Figaro” on Monday.  

Why a Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Is All About Trump  
Elon Musk’s prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday’s election into a battle over national politics.  


Trump Administration Will Review Billions in Funding for Harvard  
The move follows the cancellation of roughly $400 million in funding for Columbia and the suspension of $175 million for the University of Pennsylvania.  

OpenAI Closes Deal That Values Company at $300 Billion  
The start-up’s valuation, which has nearly doubled in six months, shows continued enthusiasm for A.I. among investors.  

Stocks Mark Worst Month in Years as Trump’s Tariffs Loom  
Markets around the world have wavered as fear and uncertainty over tariffs and trade wars rattle investors. The S&P 500 just recorded its worst month since 2022, shedding 5.8 percent in March.  

The Strategy Behind Trump’s Repeated Musings About a Third Term  
The president’s comments deflect attention from other controversies. And they freeze the field of potential successors who might steal the spotlight from a lame duck.  

Trump Administration Tallies Trade Barriers That Could Prompt Tariffs  
The Office of the United States Trade Representative released a report Monday highlighting foreign trade barriers that could influence tariffs the president puts into effect this week.  

N.Y.C. Cannabis Boss Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation  
Dasheeda Dawson, who helped people start dispensaries, was accused of trying to pressure a businesswoman into a relationship in exchange for a city contract.  

Myanmar Quake Death Toll Tops 2,000 as Help is Slow for War-Torn Sagaing  
As deaths mount, some volunteers complained of being blocked by Myanmar’s military from reaching a rebel stronghold that was badly hit.  

Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans  
Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status are challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to end the program for many migrants.  

Trump Takes Aim at Smithsonian, Wading Into Race and Biology  
His executive order faulted an exhibit which “promotes the view that race is not a biological reality but a social construct,” a widely held position in the scientific community.  

Elon Musk Visits CIA to Discuss DOGE Cuts  
A federal judge ordered the agency to reconsider its firings of employees who had been assigned to diversity recruiting.  

Trump’s Order to the Smithsonian Distorts Teaching of American History  
The assumption that there is a standard, agreed-upon truth about the country’s past is a fantasy; but when declared by a sitting president, it becomes a provocation.  

Trump’s Advisers Battle Over Tariff Goals  
Also, France’s far-right leader was barred from running for office. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.  

Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos Amid Return to Office  
President Trump has described his new in-office requirement as a way to ensure workers are doing their jobs. He sees potentially leading more employees to quit as an added benefit.  

Abbott Delays Calling a Special House Election. Democrats Cry Foul.  
Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, accused Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas of slow-walking a special election to hold the Republicans’ slim majority steady.  

Steak Fries: Deservedly Reviled or Underappreciated Edible Spoons?  
They may be America’s least popular fry, but some chefs are still devoted to them.  

Traveling to the U.S. Under Trump: Visas, Border Control and What to Know  
With increasing news reports of travelers being denied entry, understanding what might prompt extra scrutiny is key. Here’s what to know.  

A Quarter-Billion Dollars for Defamation: Inside Greenpeace’s Huge Loss  
A pipeline company’s lawsuit against the environmental group could chill free speech, experts said. First Amendment issues are likely to figure prominently in an appeal.  

American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.  
A surge in U.S. wealth has been driven by stock and home values. But the gains are concentrated at the top, leaving others in a sour economic mood.  

Why Are Dolphins and Sea Lions Washing Up Dead on Southern California Beaches?  
In recent weeks, hundreds of sea lions, dolphins and other animals have turned up in the sand dead or seriously ill, alarming rescuers and beachgoers alike.  

U.S. Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at Guantánamo  
The disclosure of the tab so far came after five senators visited the offshore operation, which they condemned as a waste of resources.  

Trump’s Tariff Agenda Bets on Americans Giving Up Cheap Goods  
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree.  

Le Pen’s Embezzlement Charges and What They Mean for France’s Democracy  
A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.  

How a Brief and Inexplicable NYC Altercation Escalated to Manslaughter  
Gary Anderson hit Domingo Tapia for reasons never explained, sending Mr. Tapia into a coma and Mr. Anderson to prison. Mr. Tapia later died, and his attacker faces manslaughter charges.  

Marine Le Pen’s Embezzlement Conviction: What to Know and What’s Next  
The far-right French politician was a leading candidate to become the country’s next president, but has now been barred from running for public office for five years.  

Netanyahu Names New Israel Spy Chief Despite Showdown With Court  
The war in Gaza has often distracted from an internal battle between Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, and other parts of the state. On Monday, that domestic conflict careened into full view.  

Trump Really Likes It When Things Go Wrong  
The problem is that competence and execution matter.  

The Conductor Joana Mallwitz Mixes Intensity With Approachability  
Joana Mallwitz, one of Germany’s fastest rising stars, makes her Metropolitan Opera debut in “The Marriage of Figaro” on Monday.  

Why a Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Is All About Trump  
Elon Musk’s prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday’s election into a battle over national politics.  

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