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Trump's Deal Restores $250M Research Funds Amid Controversy

11/8/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump oversaw a deal with Cornell University to restore $250 million in unpaid research funds.
The agreement includes a $30 million fine and requires annual campus climate surveys on Jewish students.
Critics say the administration's antisemitism definition punishes legitimate criticisms of Israel.
A report found that most antisemitism complaints target speech critical of Israel and lack references to Jewish people.

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U.S. President Donald Trump oversaw a deal with Cornell University to restore $250 million in unpaid research funds.
The agreement includes a $30 million fine and requires annual campus climate surveys on Jewish students.
Critics say the administration's antisemitism definition punishes legitimate criticisms of Israel.
A report found that most antisemitism complaints target speech critical of Israel and lack references to Jewish people.