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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Inside Trump's Attack on Harvard

4 days 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

1 week 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

1 week 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 week 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 week 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.
Trump vs. Harvard

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Michael Bender

The Trump administration urged federal agencies this week to find other universities to fill government contracts now held by Harvard. Every week seems to bring another escalation in the conflict between the school and the government, which says Harvard's professors are biased, its Jewish students are unsafe and its officials use "diversity" to admit "woke" applicants. Americans have fought for centuries over what students are taught.
Trump seeks extensive student data in pressure campaign to control Harvard

1 week ago | spokesman.com | Michael Bender

The latest confrontation between Harvard University and the Trump administration began last month with a far-reaching demand for data on international students. Kristi Noem, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, sent a letter to Harvard requesting, among other things, coursework for every international student and information on any student visa holder involved in misconduct or illegal activity.
Trump seeks extensive student data in pressure campaign to control Harvard

1 week ago | straitstimes.com | Michael Bender

The latest confrontation between Harvard University and the Trump administration began in April with a far-reaching demand for data on international students. Ms Kristi Noem, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, sent a letter to Harvard requesting, among other things, coursework for every international student and information on any student visa holder involved in misconduct or illegal activity. Harvard rebuffed parts of the request, and the Trump administration retaliated May 22.
Trump Seeks Extensive Student Data in Pressure Campaign to Control Harvard

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Michael Bender

Harvard and the federal government are locked in a battle that boils down to turning over records on international students. But Harvard says it is also about the First Amendment. The latest confrontation between Harvard University and the Trump administration began last month with a far-reaching demand for data on international students.
Harvard sues the Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students

2 weeks ago | post-gazette.com | Michael Schmidt |Michael Bender |Annie Ma

WASHINGTON — Harvard University is challenging the Trump administration’s decision to bar the Ivy League school from enrolling foreign students, calling it unconstitutional retaliation for defying the White House’s political demands.