EPISODE · Apr 15, 2025 · 6 MIN
Harvard funding freeze, IRS job cuts, business with Russia & more
from CNN 5 Things · host CNN Podcasts
The Trump administration has announced it’s freezing billions of dollars in funding for Harvard University. IRS workers will soon find out if they’ll be laid off, during their busiest time of year. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says doing business with Russia could be part of an “emerging” deal to end the war in Ukraine. A former sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced for killing a man who called 911 for help. Plus, a new antibiotic to treat a common STI has been approved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Trump administration has announced it’s freezing billions of dollars in funding for Harvard University. IRS workers will soon find out if they’ll be laid off, during their busiest time of year. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says doing business with Russia could be part of an “emerging” deal to end the war in Ukraine. A former sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced for killing a man who called 911 for help. Plus, a new antibiotic to treat a common STI has been approved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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