Breaking news: Columbia University loses $400 million in federal grants and contracts

The Trump administration canceled the funds because it said the school failed to combat antisemitism.

View in browser March 7, 2025, 1:13 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Dave Sanders for The New York Times U.S. Cancels $400 Million in Grants and Contracts to Columbia University The Trump administration announced that it had canceled the funds because of what it described as the school's failure to protect Jewish students from harassment. Follow live updates More coverage Here's how President Trump's "51st state" Canada talk came to be seen as deadly serious. → Inside the explosive meeting where President Trump reined in Elon Musk. → This is why Republicans want to dismantle the Education Department. → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018