In San Francisco, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore part of UCLA’s suspended federal research grants. Judge Lin said the actions violated the injunction and warned against labeling terminations as suspensions. UCLA losses run into hundreds of millions as the White House seeks a $1B settlement.

In Britain, the former chief immigration officer for Calais and Dunkirk says breaking smuggling networks is unlikely and slams French police for not patrolling effectively. Unauthorized crossings top 50,000 since Starmer became PM, despite pledges and a limited France deal; over 1,500 migrants moved after the pact.

The Digest, 8/13/2025 @400AM, CDT

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