
News Wrap: Judge hears Harvard's challenge to Trump cuts
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News Wrap: Judge hears Harvard's challenge to Trump administration cuts
In our news wrap Monday, a judge seemed receptive to Harvard's arguments that the Trump administration illegally cut $2.6 billion in funding to the school, a second suspect has been arrested in the shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer in New York and the FAA said it's investigating a close-call over North Dakota involving a military aircraft and a passenger jet.
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News Wrap: Judge hears Harvard's challenge to Trump cuts
Clip: 7/21/2025 | 5m 56sVideo has Closed Captions
In our news wrap Monday, a judge seemed receptive to Harvard's arguments that the Trump administration illegally cut $2.6 billion in funding to the school, a second suspect has been arrested in the shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer in New York and the FAA said it's investigating a close-call over North Dakota involving a military aircraft and a passenger jet.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipGEOFF BENNETT: We start today's other headlines with the legal battle between the Trump administration and Harvard University.
At a hearing in Boston, Judge Allison Burroughs seemed receptive to Harvard's arguments that the government illegally cut $2.6 billion in funding to the school.
Harvard sued the Trump administration two months ago, saying the cuts violated its First Amendment rights.
Government lawyers claim the funding freezes are justified, arguing that Harvard violated President Trump's orders on fighting antisemitism.
Today's hearing ended without a ruling, though the judge is expected to issue a decision later in writing.
In New York, officials say a second suspect has been arrested in the shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer this past weekend.
Christian Aybar-Berroa is believed to be the getaway driver in what officials are describing as a botched robbery.
His alleged accomplice, Miguel Mora, was taken into custody yesterday.
Authorities say both men entered the U.S. illegally from the Dominican Republic and have prior arrests.
At a press conference today, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the 42-year-old officer is recovering in the hospital and is expected to survive.
The Pentagon is ordering hundreds of Marines to leave Los Angeles more than a month after the Trump administration sent them to the city.
The 700 Marines were deployed on June 9 during protests against the administration's immigration crackdown.
They'd been ordered to guard two federal buildings, which included an ICE office and a detention facility.
In a statement, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the presence -- quote -- "sent a clear message: Lawlessness will not be tolerated."
About 2,000 National Guard troops still remain in Los Angeles.
In Gaza, Israel expanded its ground operations into a Central Gaza City today where several aid groups are based.
Airstrikes and tank shelling hit houses and mosques in Deir al Balah, where Israel believes some of the last remaining hostages are being held.
Across the territory, such strikes killed at least 18 people overnight and into today.
All told, Gaza's Health Ministry said today 59,000 people have died during the war.
One resident who lost her sister in today's attacks said any hope for peace is lost.
MAYSARA ABU ALYAN, Gaza Resident (through translator): Many forms of torture, conquest, hunger and death.
We expected a lot that these massacres would stop, someone to stand by our side and stop this incinerator.
No action was taken.
We reached a phase today that expectations are dead.
We stopped expecting anything or wait for anything from anyone.
GEOFF BENNETT: Today's violence comes after at least 80 Palestinians were killed as they were seeking aid yesterday, though Israel says it only fired warning shots.
In response, foreign ministers from the U.K., France and more than 20 other countries issued a joint statement calling for Israel to end what it called the inhumane killing of civilians in Gaza.
Notably, the U.S. and Germany were not among those who signed.
In Bangladesh, a military aircraft crashed into a school campus today, killing the pilot and at least 19 others, mostly students.
It happened this afternoon in the capital, Dhaka.
Officials say a technical malfunction doomed the fighter jet shortly after takeoff from a nearby air base.
Emergency crews rushed to the fiery crash site, where more than 170 students were pulled from the wreckage.
Dozens were treated at a nearby hospital.
The military says the pilot tried to steer the plane to a less populated area.
The government announced a national day of mourning for tomorrow and has promised a full investigation.
Here at home, federal aviation authorities said today they're investigating a close call over North Dakota last week involving a military aircraft and a passenger jet.
PILOT: Sorry about the aggressive maneuver.
It caught me by surprise.
This is not -- not normal at all.
I don't know why they didn't give us a heads-up.
GEOFF BENNETT: The pilot of a Delta Air Lines regional flight from Minneapolis to Minot, North Dakota, told passengers he quickly maneuvered mid-flight to avoid a B-52 bomber.
Air Force officials confirmed a B-52 aircraft was flying in that area that evening.
It comes as officials continue to investigate a crash in Washington, D.C., between a military helicopter and a regional American Airlines jet that killed 67 people.
On Wall Street today, stocks ended mixed to start the trading week.
The Dow Jones industrial average dipped less than 20 points, so virtually flat.
The Nasdaq rose nearly 80 points on the day.
The S&P 500 managed a slight gain to close at a new all-time high.
And a passing of note tonight.
Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died.
LISA BONET, Actress: Well, maybe if you tucked it in little more.
MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER, Actor: It's tucked into itself.
(LAUGHTER) GEOFF BENNETT: As teenage son Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," he created countless classic TV moments over its eight seasons.
His blend of sharp wit and emotional depth earned him an Emmy nomination back in 1986 and left an indelible mark on a generation of television viewers.
Warner also won a Grammy for his work as a musician.
Authorities in Costa Rica say he drowned yesterday afternoon while swimming on the Caribbean coast.
According to press reports, he was on vacation with his family.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner was 54 years old.
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