Michael Bender

Washington

Political Correspondent at The New York Times

New York Times, political correspondent; Author, “Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost” (Get signed copies from @politicsprose)

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Rubio Is Pressing to Open Sanctions Investigation Into Harvard

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Michael Bender |Michael Schmidt

Experts and former officials said it was unusual for a cabinet secretary to try to influence the Treasury Department's sanctions process to target a domestic entity. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is pushing to investigate whether Harvard University violated federal sanctions by collaborating on a health insurance conference in China that may have included officials blacklisted by the U.S. government, according to people familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by The New York Times.
Trump restringe la entrada en EE. UU. a los estudiantes internacionales de Harvard

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Michael Bender

El presidente Trump firmó una proclamación que impediría a los estudiantes extranjeros de la Universidad de Harvard entrar en el país, una medida agresiva que la universidad calificó de "ilegal". El presidente Donald Trump dijo el miércoles que impediría a los estudiantes internacionales de la Universidad de Harvard entrar en el país, una medida agresiva que la universidad calificó de "ilegal".
Trump Restricts Harvard's International Students From Entering U.S.

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Michael Bender

President Trump said on Wednesday that he would prevent Harvard University's international students from entering the country, announcing an aggressive move six days after a federal judge said she would halt the administration's efforts to disqualify those students from receiving visas. Mr. Trump, in the same proclamation, also urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider revoking current visas for Harvard students. A spokesman for Harvard did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A Stephen Miller staffer and tough talk: Inside Trump’s latest attack on Harvard - The Boston Globe

3 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Michael Schmidt |Michael Bender

The Justice Department quietly approached Harvard University last month with startling claims, even by the extraordinary standards of the Trump administration’s monthslong assault on the elite college. The department signaled that it was reviewing claims of discrimination against white men at The Harvard Law Review, and accused the renowned publication of destroying evidence in an open investigation. The administration demanded that Harvard “cease and desist” from interfering.
Inside Trump's Latest Attack on Harvard

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Michael Schmidt |Michael Bender

The Justice Department opened an investigation into the student-run Harvard Law Review. The startling accusations show how the Trump administration is wielding power in pursuit of its political agenda. The Justice Department quietly approached Harvard University last month with startling claims, even by the extraordinary standards of the Trump administration's monthslong assault on the elite college.
Inside Trump's Attack on Harvard

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Michael Bender |Alexandra Ostasiewicz |David Jouppi |Christina Shaman |Whitney Shefte

By new video loaded: Inside Trump's Attack on HarvardRecent episodes in Latest Video Whether it's reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, Times Video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world.
Harvard wins initial court fight; US exploring other ways to bar foreign students

4 weeks ago | telegraphindia.com | Stephanie Saul |Sarah Mervosh |Michael Bender

The judge, Allison D. Burroughs, said she would extend an order from last week blocking the government’s attempts to prevent international students from enrolling at the school as the two sides continue to argue the matter in court Stephanie Saul, Sarah Mervosh, Michael C.
Harvard Wins Initial Court Fight to Keep Its International Students

4 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Stephanie Saul |Sarah Mervosh |Michael Bender

A federal judge on Thursday said she would issue an order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from enforcing a ban on international students at Harvard. The judge voiced concerns that the government was attempting to prevent foreign students from enrolling despite her earlier order blocking the administration's planned actions.
Harvard wins initial court fight to keep its international students

1 month ago | sfexaminer.com | Stephanie Saul |Sarah Mervosh |Michael Bender

Harvard won a temporary victory on Thursday in a legal battle with the Trump administration over whether it can enroll international students, after a federal judge said that the university could continue to do so for now. The judge, Allison D. Burroughs, said she would extend an order from last week blocking the government's attempts to prevent international students from enrolling at the school as the two sides continue to argue the matter in court.
Trump Says Harvard Should Cap Number of International Students

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Michael Bender

The school has so far resisted considerable pressure from the Trump administration to enact other policy changes. President Trump on Wednesday said Harvard should cap the number of international students it admits to create more spots for Americans, undercutting his administration's argument that merit alone should guide admissions practices as it escalates its fight with the elite university.