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Nov 19, 2025 The State Department proposed removing 38 universities from a research program over their DEI policies Corroborated Power and Authority
The proposal used federal funding leverage to pressure universities over internal policy choices, testing academic independence and executive control over public resources.
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- State Department proposes cutting 38 universities from research program over DEI policies
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Week 44 – 2025-11-15–2025-11-21
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