Harvard says it has ‘common ground’ with Trump administration, but is ‘undermined’ by government overreach

I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do.— Donald Trump expressed his views on his chances of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in a post on his social media platform.

No one is illegal — no human is illegal. Justice will prevail no matter what this administration may try.— Mahmoud Khalil, after being released on bail.

The escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran is putting health facilities and access to health care at risk. The reports on the attacks on health so far are appalling.

— World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned the attacks on health facilities in the conflict between Iran and Israel.

If a Settlement is made on the basis that is currently being discussed, it will be 'mindbogglingly' HISTORIC, and very good for our Country.— Donald Trump discussing the potential deal with Harvard University.

I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far.

— Elon Musk expresses regret over his critical comments about Trump in a post on his platform X.

This policy makes a censor of every consular officer, and it will inevitably chill legitimate political speech both inside and outside the United States.

— Jameel Jaffer, executive director at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, discussing the new policy from the State Department.

Today we exposed Britain's direct involvement in the genocide, and how ordinary people can act to stop it.— Palestine Action, in response to the government's actions against them.

It is extremism. It is dangerous. It is repellent. It is monstrous. And I condemn it in the strongest possible terms.

— David Lammy, the UK Foreign Secretary, discussing the comments made by Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.

We had a good relationship, I wish him well, very well.

— Donald Trump spoke during an event at the White House.

Stay strong and we will win.

— Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, tells Iranians.

It really is a pivotal time for her.

— A well-connected former Whitehall mandarin said this in the context of Rachel Reeves' challenging first year as Chancellor.

I see this as an occupation of the U.S. Army on our lands,” said Silva.— State Representative Sarah Silva expresses her concerns about the military zones.

English is not a shame, it is power. English is not a chain, it is a tool to break the chains.

— Rahul Gandhi, responding to Amit Shah's remarks about the English language and its importance in providing opportunities.

Nippon will be a 'great partner.'— President Donald Trump told U.S. Steel workers about the partnership with Nippon.

Ultimately it is for the Commons to decide on whether we should have an assisted dying law, and what its shape will be.

— Lord Falconer, a long-time campaigner for assisted dying, stated at a press conference.

There is probably a need for us to look at it, for sure, and just make sure that we've got that setting right, particularly around proportionate sick leave for part-time workers versus full-time workers.— Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, during an interview discussing potential changes to sick leave.

What difference does it make if it's 90 million, or 80 million, or 100 million?— Ted Cruz discusses the significance of Iran's population in an interview with Tucker Carlson.

If this is how this administration responds to a senator with a question, I can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California and throughout the country.— Senator Alex Padilla spoke after meeting with Secretary Noem about the treatment of senators by the administration.

Democracy is under assault before our eyes. The moment we've feared has arrived.— Gavin Newsom, California Governor, during a speech addressing the challenges facing democracy.

(There) is a continued violation of international law and war crimes that Israel is systematically committing against Palestinians by not letting aid come to starving people.

— Greta Thunberg told reporters after she flew into Paris.

Tehran’s situation is more challenging than during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s.— President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighting the severity of the economic situation facing the country.

I am proud and honoured to be asked to lead my service.

— Blaise Metreweli, in a statement regarding her appointment as head of MI6.

You cannot militarily defeat Russia.

— Ralf Stegner, Member of the Bundestag and foreign policy expert, defends the controversial manifesto on the joint morning magazine of ARD and ZDF.

Without me, Trump would have lost the election.

— Elon Musk argued about his significance in Trump's election campaign during their feud.

If the AfD came to power, then for me it would really be a fundamental consideration whether I would leave my homeland after 72 years.

— Reiner Haseloff, Minister President of Saxony-Anhalt, expresses his concerns about a potential AfD government in an interview with 'Bild' newspaper.

We must not allow a situation where this unemployment continues to exist. We want jobs for the youth now.

— Julius Malema, urging the youth to rise against unemployment.

We do it every day. Every time I find one of these lunatics, I take away their visa.

— Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, spoke in March about deporting students with pro-Palestinian connections.

Last night was a tremendous success with a fantastic audience.

— Donald Trump, reflecting on the military parade during remarks to reporters.

I see it as a recognition beyond me, but of what Australia was able to achieve in those times.

— Scott Morrison, former Prime Minister, on receiving the honour in the King's Birthday Honours list.

To put it bluntly, there is no invasion or rebellion in Los Angeles; there is civil unrest that is no different from episodes that regularly occur in communities throughout the country, and that is capable of being contained by state and local authorities working together.

— Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California, in an emergency filing.