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"Both the Executive and the Judiciary have an obligation to follow the law."— Justice Samuel Alito made this statement in his sharp dissent regarding the Supreme Court's decision to block the deportation of Venezuelans.

"These small, petty men will disappear into the dustbin of history."— Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks about the current administration in Washington.

Moments ago, we filed a lawsuit to halt the funding freeze because it is unlawful and beyond the government’s authority.— Harvard President Alan Garber said this on Monday regarding the lawsuit against the Trump administration.

What was shared over Signal — then and now, however you characterize it — was informal, unclassified coordinations for media coordination and other things.— Pete Hegseth, defending his actions regarding the sharing of sensitive information.

"We understand that the declining birthrate is continuing because many people who wish to raise children are not able to fulfill their wishes."— Yoshimasa Hayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan, spoke about the ongoing challenges related to the declining birthrate.

"Any attempt to stop or divert the flow of water belonging to Pakistan as per the Indus Waters Treaty, and the usurpation of the rights of lower riparian will be considered as an Act of War and responded with full force."— A statement from Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office.

We are committed to nuclear not because it's politically popular.— Peter Dutton, during the debate on energy policy.

"Receiving the emissary of an insensitive & callous beast, a bloodthirsty tyrant, a feral psychopath & a delusional megalomaniac like Bibi Netanyahu & showering accolades on him is an insult to the martyred women & children of Gaza & a big slap on the face of those that are fighting Israeli occupation in Palestine."— Femi Fani-Kayode on the visit of the Israeli ambassador.

The protests that you’ll see out there, they’re very organized. They’re paid for.— Elon Musk commented during the investor call about the protests against Tesla.

Steve Kerr praises Harvard for 'standing up to the bully' in President Trump.— Steve Kerr made this statement during a post-game press conference, emphasizing the importance of educational freedom amidst governmental pressures.

The men were 'targeted at close range.'— The head of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society on the circumstances of the killing of medics.

If India and the United States work together successfully, we're going to see a 21st century that is prosperous and peaceful.— Vice President JD Vance speaking to an audience in Jaipur, India.

"The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights."— Dr. Alan M. Garber, President of Harvard, in an open letter rebuffing the Trump administration's demands.

A man's assertion that he is a woman, and his requirement that others honor this falsehood, is not consistent with the humility and selflessness required of a service member.— Trump's executive order regarding transgender military service.

With a $53.2 billion endowment, Harvard can fund its own chaos - DHS won't.— Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, in a statement regarding the termination of grants to Harvard.

"Texas can have our own DOGE."— Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, discussing the new law to create a regulatory efficiency office.

"Certain countries adhere to their own priorities, engage in bullying pressure and coercive transactions, and provoke trade wars for no reason, exposing their extreme egoism."— Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made this statement on the sidelines of a regional meeting in Kazakhstan.

"The Trump administration doxxed an American citizen, endangering her and her children. This is completely unacceptable and flat-out wrong."— Rotimi Adeoye, MSNBC contributor, regarding the posting of Jennifer Vasquez Sura's address by DHS.

The notice telling me to leave landed like 'a bomb. It paralyzed me.'— Maria, a 48-year-old Nicaraguan woman who cheered Trump's election and arrived via that path.

"The court agreed that this vague and clearly unconstitutional requirement is a grave attack on students, our profession, honest history and knowledge itself."— Randi Weingarten, president of the AFT, said in a statement.

"If you have evidence, take it to the court."— Senator Chris Van Hollen urging the Trump administration to present evidence in court instead of through social media.

It felt like seeing someone you care about start to regress. We just wanted him to enjoy retirement like other presidents — not go out like this.— A former White House official reflecting on Biden's recent public address and the hope for his retirement.

The Court simply holds that under the First Amendment, if the Government opens its doors to some journalists — be it to the Oval Office, the East Room, or elsewhere — it cannot then shut those doors to other journalists because of their viewpoints.— U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, who issued the ruling lifting restrictions on the Associated Press.

"The Maldives reaffirms its resolute solidarity with the Palestinian cause."— This statement is from a release by President Mohamed Muizzu's office, emphasizing the government's stance on the issue.

"The first thing that is important is that we all have to accept the rule of law so I accept the Supreme Court decision because it is the voice of the most significant court in the land."— John Swinney, Scotland's First Minister, discussing the implications of the Supreme Court ruling for the trans community.

"We condemn this incident and once again remind the interim government to live up to its responsibility of protecting all minorities, including Hindus, without inventing excuses or making distinctions."— Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the External Affairs Ministry, regarding the brutal killing of Bhabesh Chandra Roy.