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Trump Administration Grants Columbia Extra Time as Federal Funding Standoff Continues

Columbia University is negotiating with the Trump administration to meet demands for restoring $400 million in federal funding, raising concerns about academic freedom and federal oversight.

  • The Trump administration revoked $400 million in federal funding for Columbia University, citing its failure to address antisemitic harassment on campus.
  • Columbia has been given a one-day extension to respond to nine demands, which include stricter disciplinary measures, a ban on masks during protests, and placing certain departments under academic receivership.
  • The administration's demands have sparked debates over academic freedom, with critics accusing the government of authoritarian overreach and undermining university independence.
  • Columbia is reportedly close to compliance but has not yet finalized an agreement, as concerns grow about the broader implications for other universities under federal scrutiny.
  • A group of Jewish scholars and Columbia faculty have criticized the administration's actions, arguing they harm academic institutions and fail to protect Jewish students.
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