DOJ’s new take on civil rights and students meet in secret to stage a protest at Columbia: Morning Rundown

President Donald Trump is reshaping the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, led by Harmeet Dhillon, which has resulted in significant staff turnover and a shift in focus towards conservative priorities, according to current and former employees. Meanwhile, Columbia University students plan to stage tent encampments in protest of the Gaza conflict, with organized strategies to navigate potential police responses. Additionally, Russia has launched a severe attack on Ukraine, coinciding with Trump’s claims of having brokered peace deals amidst the ongoing conflict.