Trump demands Columbia University overhaul or lose funding

The Trump administration has threatened Columbia University with funding cuts unless it makes significant changes. These include placing its international studies department under federal control for five years and banning masks that conceal identity. The administration also demands a new definition of antisemitism and the abolition of the current student disciplinary process. This ultimatum is part of a broader effort to influence academic institutions. Columbia officials reported that federal agents searched university residences related to student protests. No arrests were made, and the university expressed its commitment to campus safety and legal compliance.