Trump Action Archive

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• Trump administration suspends $584 million in federal funding to UCLA over civil rights allegations — On August 6, the Trump administration suspended $584 million in federal funding to the University of California, Los Angeles, alleging civil rights violations related to antisemitism and affirmative action. The administration accused UCLA of "acting with deliberate indifference in creating a hostile educational environment for Jewish and Israeli students." The UC system's president indicated willingness to engage in talks with the administration over the allegations.
• UCLA chancellor announced $584 million in frozen federal funds — UCLA's chancellor announced that the amount of federal funds frozen by the Trump administration is roughly $584 million, saying in a statement that, "if these funds remain suspended, it will be devastating for UCLA and for Americans across the nation."
• UCLA receives $6 million settlement demand and $300 million funding freeze despite prior concessions — UCLA agreed to pay $6 million to settle a lawsuit by Jewish students and a professor over its handling of pro-Palestinian protests. However, the Trump administration subsequently froze more than $300 million of the university's federal funding, citing "antisemitism and bias," despite UCLA's prior adoption of restrictive protest policies and centralized faculty hiring. The administration's continued targeting occurred despite UCLA's anticipatory compliance.

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• Columbia University agrees to eliminate race and sex-based hiring in exchange for restored federal funding — After Columbia University agreed to pay $221 million and to promise it will not use "race, color, sex, or national origin" in hiring decisions, the Trump administration restored $1.3 billion in congressionally appropriated funding it had withheld over charges of antisemitism. Education Secretary Linda McMahon characterized the settlement as a "monumental victory for conservatives" seeking to reshape elite campuses by removing "far left leaning professors."
• Columbia University accepts federal funding restoration deal with Trump administration, agreeing to speech restrictions and disciplinary measures — Columbia University reached an agreement with the Trump administration to restore $400 million in federal funds that had been withheld over accusations of antisemitism. The deal requires Columbia to pay $221 million in settlements, codify restrictions on pro-Palestinian speech (including adoption of a controversial antisemitism definition conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism), place an academic department under receivership, restrict protest activities, release admissions data, and submit to federal monitoring. The agreement follows the university's disciplining of approximately 80 students involved in pro-Palestinian protests and sparked divided reactions from faculty, students, and alumni.
• White House issues fact sheet on Columbia University settlement — The White House issued a fact sheet on July 24, 2025, announcing that President Trump secured a settlement with Columbia University to address alleged violations of federal civil rights laws. The settlement includes a $200 million payment to the United States, over $20 million to resolve alleged discrimination against Jewish employees, restrictions on racial discrimination in hiring and admissions, enhanced campus safety measures, reduced reliance on international student enrollment, and establishment of an independent monitor to ensure compliance.

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• Cuts to healthcare for 9/11 first responders reported — Reports indicate that cuts to a program funding healthcare for first responders and survivors of the September 11 attacks have left many patients uncertain about their cancer treatment coverage.
• Cuts to IRS enforcement budget announced — The Trump administration announced a 31% cut to the enforcement wing of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is expected to exacerbate tax evasion among high earners, costing the government approximately $700 billion annually.
• Cuts to USAID contracts reported — The Trump administration's cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are projected to result in approximately $2 billion less in contracts for American farmers and leave food that could feed millions rotting in government warehouses.
• Trump administration cuts grants for Harvard University — The Trump administration cut an additional $450 million in grants for Harvard University, expanding a lawsuit by the school against the administration for violating proper procedures and First Amendment rights.
• Trump administration cuts federal grants to Harvard University — The Trump administration cut off federal grants to Harvard University over allegations of racial discrimination against white and Asian individuals. This action is part of a broader initiative to address perceived discrimination in hiring and admissions practices at the university.

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• Trump Administration to Revoke Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status — On May 2, 2025, Trump announced on Truth Social that his administration will revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, claiming "It's what they deserve!" This move targets the university's financial standing and independence.

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• Harvard University refused to comply with Trump administration demands; government froze $2.3 billion in funding — After Harvard University said it would not comply with a list of demands from the Trump administration, the government announced it was freezing $2.3 billion in federal funding to the school. The funding freeze represents retaliation for the university's refusal to comply with the administration's directives.
• Trump administration retaliates against Harvard by freezing $2.2bn in federal grants and $60m contract — Within hours of Harvard University's rejection of the administration's demand letter, the Trump administration froze $2.2bn in federal grants and a $60m contract to the university. The action was characterized as retaliation for Harvard's refusal to comply with the administration's conditions regarding faculty diversity, DEI programs, and antisemitism policy.
• Education Department freezes $2.3 billion in federal funds to Harvard University — The U.S. Education Department announced a freeze of approximately $2.3 billion in federal funds to Harvard University after the university rejected Trump administration demands to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, restrict student protests, and implement "merit-based" admissions policies. Harvard President Alan Garber characterized the demands as a political ploy and stated the university would not comply. The freeze prompted legal challenges and protests from the academic community.
• Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in Harvard grant funding — The Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in grant money to Harvard University as part of a broader effort to take over and reshape elite American universities. The administration also canceled a research contract worth over $100 million, threatened to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, and demanded records on foreign students.

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• Trump administration reviews $9 billion in Harvard grants citing antisemitism concerns — The Trump administration on March 31 said it is reviewing approximately $9 billion in federal grants and contracts for Harvard University, claiming the institution has not done enough to combat antisemitism on campus. The review appears designed to pressure the university on political grounds.
• Trump administration announces review of $9 billion in federal contracts to Harvard University — The Trump administration announced a review of $9 billion in federal contracts and grants awarded to Harvard University, citing allegations that the institution failed to address antisemitism on campus. This action is part of a broader campaign targeting universities perceived as resistant to the administration's agenda.
• Trump administration maintains $3.2 billion research grant freeze on Harvard — The Trump administration continues to enforce a freeze on approximately $3.2 billion in federal research grants to Harvard University, a measure implemented in April. This freeze remains in effect alongside the newly announced contract cancellations and prior attempted ban on foreign student enrollment, all part of what the article describes as the administration's "assault" on the university.
• Trump administration orders Harvard to restrict student groups and eliminate DEI programs — In April 2025, a letter from the Trump administration argued that some programs at Harvard, including the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, "fuel antisemitic harassment or reflect ideological capture." The Trump administration ordered Harvard to stop recognizing some student groups, to conduct "merit-based admissions" and hiring, and to discontinue DEI programs. The Trump administration also demanded the university adopt "viewpoint diversity" in admissions and hiring — meaning it wanted Harvard to hire more conservative professors and accept more conservative students.

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• Trump administration withholds federal funding from Columbia University over antisemitism concerns — The Trump administration withheld $400 million in federal grants from Columbia University, citing antisemitism concerns, until the university complied with administration demands. After Columbia's leadership agreed to changes, administration officials stated the modifications were only "early steps" and warned that other universities "should expect the same level of scrutiny and swiftness of action if they don't act to protect their students and stop anti-Semitic behavior on campus."

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• Trump administration cancels $400m in federal contracts to Columbia University — The Trump administration canceled $400 million in federal contracts and grants to Columbia University. This action is part of a pressure campaign demanding the university to discipline students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, reform admissions policies, and place an area studies department under external control. The administration's demands are seen as a test case for academic freedom, with Columbia reportedly considering compliance to avoid further financial losses.

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• Trump administration pauses $175m in funds to UPenn over trans athlete policy — The Trump administration has paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania due to its policy of including transgender athletes in women's college sports. This decision follows an executive order signed by Donald Trump titled "Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports" and a Title IX investigation into the university's transgender athlete policy. The funding freeze is described as a proactive punishment and could lead to further financial repercussions for the university. The University of Pennsylvania has stated it has not received official notification of the funding suspension.
• Trump administration froze University of Pennsylvania funding — The Trump administration froze $175 million in funding to the University of Pennsylvania, citing the school's trans athlete policies, using federal funding as a weapon against institutional autonomy.
• Trump administration freezes $175m in funding to University of Pennsylvania — The Trump administration announced a freeze on $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania. This decision is in response to the university's policies allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, which the administration claims are harmful to women and girls. The funding freeze is part of broader actions targeting universities over policies and practices deemed unacceptable by the administration.

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• Trump administration freezes University of Maine funding — The Trump administration froze millions in funding for the University of Maine System after Democratic Gov. Janet Mills refused to ban trans athletes from women's sports. This action appears to be a punitive measure against the state's policy decisions.

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• Trump administration cuts federal funding to Columbia University — The Trump administration pulled $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University, citing the institution's failure to curb antisemitism. This action is part of a broader campaign against universities perceived as liberal bastions. The administration has also warned 60 other colleges and universities that they may face similar funding cuts if they do not address allegations of antisemitism on campus. This move is seen as part of a larger effort to suppress dissent and control higher education.
• Trump administration cancels $400m in federal contracts to Columbia University — The Trump administration canceled $400 million in federal contracts and grants to Columbia University. This action is part of a pressure campaign demanding the university to discipline students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, reform admissions policies, and place an area studies department under external control. The administration's demands are seen as a test case for academic freedom, with Columbia reportedly considering compliance to avoid further financial losses.

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• Trump administration cancels $400m funding to Columbia University — The Trump administration canceled $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University, citing the institution's failure to protect students from antisemitic harassment on campus. This decision follows the administration's broader efforts to combat antisemitism, which include warnings to other colleges about potential enforcement actions for similar issues. The funding cut is part of a larger strategy to ensure compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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• Trump administration cancels $400m in funds to Columbia — The Trump administration announced the cancellation of $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University. The administration cited the university's alleged repeated failure to protect students from antisemitic harassment as the reason for this action. This move could have significant financial implications for the university and may affect its operations and programs.
• Trump administration cancels $400m funding to Columbia University — The Trump administration canceled $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University, citing the institution's failure to protect students from antisemitic harassment on campus. This decision follows the administration's broader efforts to combat antisemitism, which include warnings to other colleges about potential enforcement actions for similar issues. The funding cut is part of a larger strategy to ensure compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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• Trump administration cancels $400 million in Columbia University funding — In March 2025, the Trump administration canceled $400 million in federal funding for Columbia University, the epicenter of pro-Palestinian campus protests in 2024. Columbia subsequently agreed to significant administrative changes demanded by the administration, including placing its Middle Eastern studies department under new supervision, banning face masks on campus, expanding police powers, and staffing up its Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies.
• Trump administration withholds federal funding from Columbia University over antisemitism allegations — The Trump administration pulled $400 million in federal grants and contracts from Columbia University, alleging the institution failed to protect students from antisemitic harassment tied to pro-Palestinian campus protests. Columbia subsequently agreed to changes demanded by the administration as a condition for restoring funding. The administration has also warned at least 60 other universities of possible action and announced a review of $9 billion in federal contracts and grants to Harvard University over similar allegations.
• DOJ, HHS, ED, and GSA announce cancellation of $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University — The Department of Justice, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education, and General Services Administration announced the immediate cancellation of approximately $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University, citing the university's alleged failure to protect Jewish students from harassment and anti-Semitic conduct. The agencies stated the action was taken under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act following a March 3rd notice to the university's acting president. Columbia University holds more than $5 billion in total federal grant commitments. The announcement characterizes the cancellation as the first round of action, with additional cancellations expected.