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Trump's $1 Billion Demand Sparks Tensions in UC System
9/28/2025
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Story summary
- Trump administration demanded over $1 billion from the University of California (UC) system and opened investigations.
- Within the UC system’s 10 campuses, tensions rise as California negotiates with the federal government.
- The UC system faces scrutiny over alleged antisemitism, with leaders offering mixed responses.
- Gov. Gavin Newsom has signaled legal action; federal funding for the UC system is at risk.
