Friday, June 6, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

Decadeslong suspicion of elite universities has evolved under President Donald Trump into a full-scale war against institutions deemed to have grown overtly political. At Harvard University, where President Trump has canceled major federal research grants and ordered the suspension of visas for foreign students, it’s a high-stakes contest that echoes far beyond higher education. Also: today’s stories, including how Trump’s tariff war will affect relationships with Asian allies; updates on the Trump administration’s travel ban; and recent crackdowns on protests in El Salvador. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.