In the never-ending circus of American higher education, it’s always something, isn’t it? This week, it seems that a spotlight has found its way to the hallowed halls of Harvard University. Yes, the Ivy League institution, seemingly wrapped in a cloak of untouchable privilege, is under scrutiny for failing to protect Jewish students from the chilling breeze of anti-Semitism sweeping across several campuses. It appears, despite its endowment that surpasses the GDP of some countries, Harvard is having a tough time ensuring that all students can feel safe and respected on their own campus.

The Secretary of Education and folks up on Capitol Hill are looking to bring these issues out from behind the ivy curtains. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who surprisingly graduated from Harvard, along with House Oversight Chairman James Comer, have taken a firm stand, demanding the university cough up some documents. Smart move, really—requesting paper-based proof is a traditional favorite in political showdowns. Harvard, which has previously shown quite an interest in making headlines over its controversial stance on race-based admissions, could now lose its substantial federal funds. Oh, the horror!

So what has Harvard been up to, you may ask? Well, for years it seems they’ve been practicing a not-so-hidden art of complicity in discriminatory activities. Anti-Semitism on campus grows, thick as the ivy on their oldest buildings, while Harvard’s leadership prefers to bury its head in the sand—or perhaps in a hefty book of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poetry. It’s an interesting choice, considering the university’s willingness to drag its academic heels all the way to the Supreme Court to defend racial discrimination in admissions. Harvard insists on teetering on the edge of federal laws like a tightrope walker who’s forgotten their pole.

But hold on, let’s not solely wag our fingers at Harvard. There’s also the matter of sanctuary cities and states, where local leadership devotes themselves to the noble cause of obstructing immigration laws. Congress, driven by what many hope is genuine concern over national security, is already sharpening its pencils to address these sanctuaries of lawlessness. How delightful! There’s a real festival of investigations on the horizon, with promises of hearings where governors may find themselves squirming under the federal microscope.

There’s plenty of noise about China too, apparently buying up land, sneakily close to military bases. While it sounds like the plot of a second-rate spy movie, Congress appears to be getting serious about playing defense on this one. They are mapping out China’s real estate portfolio in America like a determined collector sorting stamps. Ah, oversight committees, the unsung heroes of political drama—they promise to dig until they hit rock bottom or find enlightenment, whichever comes first.

In a nutshell, America’s campuses and borders seem to be ceaseless arenas of controversy. Whether it’s for the preservation of civil rights, pushing back against foreign influence, or simply ensuring students don’t need to play a game of hide-and-seek with discrimination on their own campus, it’s all on the docket. The stage is set, and it seems the scripts are barely being written for the next act in this great political theater. Let’s just hope there’s an intermission soon, because the audience—and the taxpayers—could sure use a break.