News Wrap: Russia Resumes Ukraine Fighting, US Airstrikes in Yemen, Harvard Funding Dispute

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Update

• 🇷🇺 Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the resumption of fighting in Ukraine after a unilaterally declared 30-hour Easter truce ended.
• ⚠️ Both sides accused each other of violating the ceasefire over the weekend, with residents in Kyiv expressing skepticism.
• 🕊️ Putin indicated Moscow could be open to another, longer ceasefire, ahead of further talks among U.S., Ukrainian, and European officials.

Middle East Tensions and US Airstrikes

• 💥 U.S. airstrikes in Yemen's capital city killed at least 12 people and wounded 30 more.
• 🚢 These strikes are part of a month-long campaign against Houthi rebels for their attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
• 📈 The Houthis claim over 200 people have been killed since U.S. strikes intensified in mid-March, occurring against the backdrop of U.S. talks with Iran over its nuclear program.

Deportation Mistake and Congressional Advocacy

• 🇺🇸 Four House Democrats traveled to El Salvador to advocate for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported by the Trump administration.
• ⚖️ They urged El Salvador to allow his return, emphasizing that the case has implications for due process for all.
• 🏛️ The White House has referred to these trips as an "apology tour," and the Trump administration has not complied with a Supreme Court ruling ordering Garcia's return.

Harvard Funding and Research Freeze

• 🎓 Harvard University is suing the Trump administration over its decision to freeze $2.2 billion in research funding.
• 🚫 The funding was halted after Harvard rejected White House demands, including federal audits and screening of international students.
• 📉 The administration has also threatened Harvard's tax-exempt status.

Domestic Incidents and Economic Downturn

• 👜 Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reported her purse stolen in Washington D.C., containing cash, identification, and a DHS access badge.
• ⛈️ Severe storms brought tornadoes and flash floods to Oklahoma and surrounding states, causing at least three deaths.
• ✈️ A Delta Airlines flight in Orlando experienced an engine fire on the tarmac, leading to an evacuation.
• 📈 Wall Street stocks experienced a significant downturn, with the Dow dropping nearly a thousand points due to investor concerns over tariffs and potential Federal Reserve Chair changes.