Lehigh University confirms it is among the colleges that have seen international student visas revoked by the Trump administration. Lehigh, Muhlenberg College and Lafayette College were among 60 higher education institutions sent warning letters from the U.S. Department of Education last month threatening “potential enforcement actions” due to investigations into alleged failures to protect Jewish students. It’s unclear if the revocation of student visas is connected to those investigations. Lehigh's statement also says that it has no reports to date of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Customs and Border Protection officers on campus. The university said it is working to make sure affected students understand their rights and their options regarding continuing their studies.
Among those taking part in a CNN town hall Thursday night was Lehigh Valley Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, who was asked by a audience member what he and Congress are doing to rein in Elon Musk and his DOGE program. "They are fighting change. They are fighting against cutting waste, fraud and abuse in our government. That's what people are fighting against when they are fighting against Elon Musk," Mackenzie said. Mackenzie told the woman every administration that has every existed has been filled with unelected people in positions of power and Musk's presence is no different. He acknowledged he doesn't support everything DOGE has done and says in some instances DOGE has moved too fast.
A man was taken to the hospital after a crash in Lehigh County last night. State Police say the man drove off the Route 309 overpass near Quakertown and fell onto I-78 East below. Debris from the wreck reportedly spilled onto both sides of the highway, causing multiple lanes to temporarily close. The man's condition is not known at this time.
The Senate Commerce Committee is holding a confirmation hearing for Lehigh Valley billionaire Jared Isaacman to become the new NASA administrator. Issacman says he will also reinvigorate a "mission-first culture" at the agency if confirmed. "American astronauts will lead the way in the ultimate high ground of space. As the President says, we will prioritize sending American astronauts to Mars and along the way we will inevitably have the capability to return to the moon and determine the scientific, economic and national security benefits for maintaining a presence on the lunar surface," Isaacman said. Isaacman told the committee he's someone with a deep passion for aviation, and he seeks to help explore the secrets of the universe, calling it the "greatest adventure in human history."
Every state trooper across the commonwealth is now equipped with a body camera when they head out on patrol. Yesterday, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris announced that the two-year camera rollout is now complete, ahead of schedule and on budget. PSP also now has updated dash cameras in their entire cruiser fleet. Colonel Paris says the aim with the camera program is to develop increased trust between the agency and the public.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy ordered police across the state to end any cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, barring them from arresting migrants with an administrative warrant against them and avoid sharing information with ICE. Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba announced she was opening an investigation into the state's leadership. Border Czar Tom Homan says he's confident the state won't get away with the order. "Alina Habba is a bulldog. So is Pam Bondi, so we are going to hold them accountable. Sanctuary cities are sanctuaries for criminals, bottom line," Homan said. The Trump administration plans to open a new immigration facility in Newark. The city is fighting the project in court.