> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://utahpolitics.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Trump escalates feud with Harvard - URL: https://utahpolitics.news/a-m-news-update-trump-escalates-feud-with-harvard/ - Published: 2025-05-02T13:22:42.000Z - Updated: 2025-07-09T15:47:42.000Z - Author: Bryan Schott - Tags: Morning Memo ## Friday, May 2, 2025 ## ⏰ Tick Tock 6 days remaining to verify signatures for the HB267 referendum. (5/7/2025) 103 days to Utah's 2025 municipal primary elections (8/12/2025) 187 days until Election Day (11/4/2025) 551 days until the 2026 midterm elections (11/3/2026) ## 👀 Here's what you need to know for Friday morning: Thank you for being one of more than 1,200 people supporting Utah Political Watch with your free subscription. I'm so thankful to have you as a reader! "Morning News Fix" is a subscriber-exclusive newsletter curating the morning's top news headlines to help you get informed before starting your day. As an independent watchdog journalist, I work tirelessly to hold elected officials accountable and keep you informed about Utah politics. This vital work takes time, resources, and dedication. Support impactful local journalism by becoming a paid subscriber to Utah Political Watch today. For just $5 per month—less than the cost of a coffee—you'll get exclusive access to in-depth political coverage that matters to you and your community. [Upgrade to paid ](https://utahpolitics.news/membership/) ## Utah Headlines Utah Sens. Lee and Curtis vote against bipartisan effort to reverse Trump tariffs. \[[Utah Political Watch](https://utahpolitics.news/utah-sens-lee-and-curtis-vote-against-bipartisan-effort-to-reverse-trump-tariffs/)\] Sen. Mike Lee has sponsored a bill with Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley to end production of the one-cent coin. \[[Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/republicans-and-democrats-can-agree-on-this-stop-minting-pennies-9a39978d?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] No veto override session this year, Utah legislative leaders say. \[[Utah News Dispatch](https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/05/01/no-veto-override-session-this-year-utah-legislative-leaders-say/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] PornHub blocked Utah 2 years ago. A lot has happened since. \[[KUER](https://www.kuer.org/politics-government/2025-05-02/pornhub-blocked-utah-2-years-ago-a-lot-has-happened-since?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Utah governor, state courts hit with lawsuit over new disability law. \[[Utah News Dispatch](https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/05/02/aclu-disability-law-center-sue-utah-governor-state-courts-over-guardianship-law/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Sen. John Curtis passes first Senate legislation, attempts to undo Biden-era EPA rule. \[[Deseret News](https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/05/01/sen-john-curtis-passes-first-legislation-in-senate/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Utahns pay the lowest rates in U.S. for electricity, even as one of the state's biggest, dirtiest power sources declines. \[[Tribune](https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2025/05/02/utah-energy-electricity-prices/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Utah Tech University to cut Spanish, American Sign Language programs under House Bill 265\. \[[Fox 13](https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/southern-utah/utah-tech-university-to-cut-spanish-american-sign-language-programs-under-house-bill-265?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Homebuilders offer bigger incentives to lure buyers. \[[Deseret News](https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/05/01/home-builders-offer-bigger-incentives-to-lure-buyers-as-more-homes-remain-unsold/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Inpatient mental health treatment at SLC V.A. halted, but officials won't say why. \[[Tribune](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZM4DK2Io9I&list=PL9aHZKbbufMbaSv55BXZBbCQh8aFMXawZ&index=18&ref=utahpolitics.news)\] ## National/International The U.S. economy added 177, jobs in April, beating expectations. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2%. \[[CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/02/economy/what-to-expect-from-fridays-jobs-report?bt%5Fee=Dagqa5WUg3PxNLUeZ00n6OcLpgXsTGrbfme9NgXGky37u97lzeksYdH%2BSwOXP9fN&bt%5Fts=1746190408512&ref=utahpolitics.news)\] President Donald Trump says he's "taking away" Harvard's tax-exempt status. \[[ABC News](https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-taking-harvards-tax-exempt-status/story?cid=social%5Ftwitter%5Fabcn&id=121391407&ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Chinese officials said they would be open to trade talks with the Trump administration, but only if it cancels tariffs on Chinese goods. \[[New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/world/asia/china-us-tariffs-talks.html?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] - More companies are warning consumers they are raising prices because of tariffs. \[[New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/us/politics/companies-tariffs-price-increases.html?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] President Trump is expected to propose budget cuts to federal programs totaling more than $163 billion in his budget blueprint. \[[Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-to-propose-slashing-163-billion-in-government-programs-in-budget-blueprint-86309f80?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] A federal judge said President Donald Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants was unlawful and permanently blocked removals in South Texas. \[[Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/05/01/trump-texas-alien-enemies-act-block/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] President Trump threatened sanctions on any country that buys oil from Iran. \[[Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-nuclear-talks-oman-8121e584d9e6c63c5f3cd8e4b1654f81?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] President Trump's family and their associates have raked in billions of dollars in profits during his first 100 days in office. \[[Axios](https://www.axios.com/2025/05/02/trump-crypto-world-liberty-business-profit?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] In a late night post on social media, President Trump said Democrats who try to impeach him should be expelled from Congress. \[[Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/05/02/trump-presidency-news/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] ## Briefly... Trump wants a new Air Force One so badly he's refurbishing a Qatari plane. \[[Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/air-force-one-trump-qatari-jet-l3harris-fc903838?mod=hp%5Flead%5Fpos9&ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Autism evaluations are being canceled over fears about a national registry. \[[STAT](https://www.statnews.com/2025/05/01/autism-registry-fears-hurt-diagnosis-screening-parents-cancel-autism-evaluations/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Report: 1 in 4 Americans worry Chinese Americans are a threat. \[[AsAmNews](https://asamnews.com/2025/05/01/the-asian-american-foundation-taaf-staatus-survey-loyalty/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Trump signs order seeking to end federal funding for NPR and PBS. \[[Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/2025/05/02/trump-npr-pbs-executive-order-funding-cut/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] 75% of North America's bird species are in decline according to a new study. \[[Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/05/01/bird-loss-population-decline/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\]