Live updates and the latest news as Trump seeks to boost nuclear energy; judge blocks administration from barring Harvard international students

The House-passed bill includes a large tax cut, as well as more money for defense and immigration enforcement, financed in part by slashing health, nutrition, education and clean energy programs.

House Republicans have taken a major step forward on President Donald Trump’s agenda. The House early Thursday passed a legislative package that combines tax breaks, spending cuts, border security funding and other priorities.

The Trump administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enrol international students on Thursday. Current students will be forced to transfer to other schools or lose legal status, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said.

A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s ban on Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students.

The move was a major escalation in the administration’s efforts to pressure the college to fall in line with President Trump’s demands.