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.