Columbia University ‘not even close’ to meeting Trump’s demands to restore $400M in funding, antisemitism task force chief says
The head of the federal task force to combat anti-Semitism dismissed the “rumors” on Thursday, claiming that Columbia University is approaching a deal to recover $400 million in federal funds frozen by the Trump administration, and that Ivy League schools are “not approaching” to meet President Trump's demands. “There were rumours that Colombia's $400 billion […]
Trump admin deadline set to expire as ‘productive’ talks continue with embattled Columbia, putting $400M in fed funding at risk
The federal government and Columbia University engaged in an 11-hour debate on Thursday about whether Ivy League schools will turn to President Trump's demands or risk $400 million in federal funds as deadlines pass. “There was a productive conversation going on, there was an area of preconditions, which we needed to clarify and address for […]
Lia Thomas’ former teammates react to UPenn federal funding pause
President Donald Trump's administration has stepped up the crackdown on the inclusion of transathletes in women's sports, and many women affected by the issue have spoken out with support. After the administration suspended federal funding at the University of Pennsylvania by including transgender athletes in women's sports, Fox Business reported only on Wednesday, many women […]
Columbia University may bow to Trump’s demands over campus antisemitism as $400M federal funding deadline looms: report
Columbia University is reportedly considering falling into President Trump's demands, including a mask ban and a massive crackdown on anti-Israel protests on campus. Arguing that Ivy League schools failed to comply with the anti-discrimination law, the Trump administration announced earlier this month plans to curb grants and contracts, representing roughly 8% of U.S. tax funds. […]
Senate GOP not planning to rubber-stamp DOGE cuts in 2026 funding
Senate Republicans are not planning to become a rubber stamp for President Trump's cleaning operation to reduce the federal government as lawmakers look to fundraising in 2026. Conservatives in both rooms have been stepping up their calls to Congress to codify the cuts Trump's Government Efficiency (DOGE) pursues, particularly as administration efforts have encountered obstacles […]
Trump Administration Pauses $175M In UPenn Funding Over Transgender Athlete Policy
University of Pennsylvania Swimming Marriott Thomas is keeping an eye on after winning a 200-yard freestyle at the 2022 Ivy League Women's Swimming and Diving Championship at Blajit Pool in Cambridge, Massachusetts on February 18, 2022. (Photo: Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Meyers11:25am – Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 The Trump administration has announced it […]
Sean Duffy Says Trump Admin Will Pull Funding From Cities With Unsafe Subways
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to withhold federal funds for transportation from urban areas such as New York City if it could not keep the public transport system “safe.” Duffy told Fox News that the federal government is providing New York City with money to keep the subway system clean and safe, but the city […]
Trump Pauses $175 Million in Federal Funding to UPenn Over Inclusion of Trans Athletes
The Trump administration has suspended $175 million in federal funds at the University of Pennsylvania (UPEN), including agencies that include transgender athletes. Fox News. This suspension has pending investigation into Upenn's alleged Title IX violations and could threaten the entire school's federal funding package. As of 2024, UPENN's total federal funding package totaled around $1 […]
Trump admin pauses millions in federal funding to UPenn over trans issue
The Trump administration has abolished $175 million in federal funds University of Pennsylvania Fox Business reported exclusively on Wednesday morning by including trans athletes in women's sports. Ivy League University is currently risking losing all federal funds in its investigation Potential Title IX violation. Riley Gaines, now a spokesman for the Independent Women's Forum, has […]
Democrats have a ‘lot of soul searching’ before next funding fight
Congress is already aiming for the next spending battle after a fierce culmination of the 2025 fundraising battle that stolen the threat of closure from the table until September last week. But that doesn't mean that Democrats won't look in the rearview mirror after a blow-up battle with Republicans. Certainly, frustrated Democrats in both rooms […]