Trump Warns Putin Is ‘Playing With Fire,’ Moves to Cut $100 Million in Federal Contracts With Harvard | Capitol Report

President Donald Trump warns Russian President Vladimir Putin that he’s “playing with fire” as he mulls sanctions on Russia. What’s behind a recent shift in the administration’s posture, and how is Russia responding?

In the battle between Harvard University and the White House, the Trump administration may soon cancel contracts totaling about $100 million with Harvard. What’s really driving the move? We’ll hear from our panel: Lee Neves and Jeff Dornik. Meanwhile, the State Department orders embassies and consulates to pause new student visas.

NPR is now suing over federal funding cuts. We hear insights from Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) on this topic, as well as his priorities for the House Oversight Committee to tackle next.

A federal judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from punishing New York for its congestion pricing program, which aims to ease traffic and generate transit funding. The move impacts millions of drivers across the city.

Some Republican senators, including Sen. Rand Paul, threaten to block the president’s “one big beautiful bill” as it stands.