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Trump's Administration Freezes Funds, Pressures Columbia on Antisemitism

4/10/2025

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President Trump's administration is intensifying pressure on Columbia University to sign a consent decree aimed at combating antisemitism, after freezing $400 million in federal funding. As Columbia negotiates to regain its financial support, it faces backlash for appearing to bow to government demands, amid a broader crackdown on universities regarding similar concerns.

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President Trump's administration is intensifying pressure on Columbia University to sign a consent decree aimed at combating antisemitism, after freezing $400 million in federal funding. As Columbia negotiates to regain its financial support, it faces backlash for appearing to bow to government demands, amid a broader crackdown on universities regarding similar concerns.