The U.S. Senate rejected attempts to halt arms sales to Israel, even as humanitarian groups warn that Gaza’s famine is worsening—with children and the elderly bearing the brunt. Aid workers say Israel’s recent steps aren’t enough to stop the starvation crisis.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another political vote—it’s a decision with real-world consequences. While lawmakers debate arms deals, people in Gaza are starving, and aid groups say the response has been woefully inadequate. It highlights the tension between diplomatic support for Israel and the growing humanitarian catastrophe unfolding on the ground.

Brown University has struck a deal with the Trump administration to get back $50 million in federal research funding, ending several ongoing investigations. In exchange, the Ivy League school agreed to uphold nondiscrimination policies in admissions and campus programs and provide officials with access to data. The settlement comes after the administration threatened earlier this year to withhold over $500 million in federal support from universities facing similar probes.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about Brown—it’s a snapshot of the broader tensions between elite universities and federal oversight. The deal suggests a compromise, but it also raises questions about how far schools will go to protect funding amid shifting political pressures. For researchers and students, it means stability (for now), but the underlying debate over accountability in higher education isn’t going away.

Brown University has agreed to a $50 million settlement to resolve tensions with the Trump administration, which had been withholding federal funds from elite universities in a broader push to influence higher education policies.

Editor’s Note: This isn't just about Brown—it's part of a larger political tug-of-war over who controls the direction of American universities. The Trump administration used funding as leverage, and while this deal ends one fight, it raises questions about how much politics should shape education. For students and schools, it’s a reminder that federal dollars often come with strings attached.