First Thing: Trump administration orders US embassies to pause student visa interviews

"Concerning recent developments, as Trump tightens vetting for international students, US embassies have been ordered to pause visa interviews and expand social media monitoring. The move comes amid a broader push to target students involved in pro-Palestinian activities, though now all student applications are under scrutiny. Additionally, federal agencies have been instructed to sever ties with Harvard University, signaling further muscularization of the institution."