U.S. universities face scrutiny over funding and antisemitism

Universities in the U.S. are facing scrutiny over their funding practices and handling of antisemitism. Critics argue that top institutions, like Harvard and Yale, misuse large endowments and federal funds while promoting diversity initiatives. The Trump administration has taken action by cutting $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University for not addressing antisemitism on campus. New legislation is being proposed to increase taxes on university endowments, potentially up to 21%. Lawmakers are considering using federal funding as leverage to enforce better behavior from universities. This includes requiring institutions to define antisemitism and restrict certain protests to receive federal support.