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May 23
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In today’s episode, we cover why foreign students are being banned from enrolling at Harvard, Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on EU imports, Netanyahu’s response to a joint statement by western leaders earlier this week, and the passing of Trump’s huge tax bill in the US. 


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✍️ Trump Bans Foreign Students from Harvard



✍️ Trump ‘Recommends’ 50% Tariff on EU Imports



✍️ Netanyahu Accuses France, UK and Canada of ‘Emboldening Hamas’



✍️ US House of Representatives Passes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ 



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