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Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer suggests possibility of presidential pardon as Trump says it’s ‘not the time’ – as it happened

US president says ‘I don’t know anything’ about justice department questioning Maxwell as he lands in Scotland ahead of UK and EU talks

The Guardian - US

A Columbia genocide scholar says she may leave over university's new definition of antisemitism

Academics around the country are raising alarm about growing efforts to define antisemitism on terms pushed by the Trump administration

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: Jerome Powell tackles inflation of White House figures on HQ upgrades

Hardhats and bad math as Fed chief shows president’s complaint about $3.1bn cost has been jacked up with old spending. Key US politics stories from 24 July 2025

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A look at details of the settlement between Columbia University and the Trump administration

A deal between Columbia University and the Trump administration calls for the Ivy League school to pay more than $220 million to resolve multiple federal investigations into alleged violations of federal antidiscrimination laws

The Independent UK

Columbia’s $200M deal with Trump administration sets a precedent for other universities to bend to the government’s will

Columbia University agreed on July 23, 2025, to pay a US$200 million fine to the federal government and to settle allegations that it did not create a safe environment for Jewish students during Palestinian rights protests in 2024.

The Conversation

Columbia's $200 Million Deal Will Placate Trump—for Now

To reinstitute $400 million in federal funding, the university agreed to implement plans to combat antisemitism and to appoint an independent monitor to oversee changes.

Reason

What’s in the $200m deal Trump has struck with Columbia University?

Unprecedented agreement marks victory for US president in his efforts to exert more control over academic institutions.

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‘Extortion’: Columbia University’s deal with White House met with mixed reactions

Some slammed the agreement with the Trump administration to reinstate $400m in federal funds while others praised it as an ‘excellent outcome’

The Guardian - US

Columbia University To Pay Over $200 Million To Trump Administration To End Probe, Restore Federal Funding

Columbia University has settled with the Trump administration, putting an end to federal investigations into alleged civil rights violations related to campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war.

Benzinga

Why Is Columbia University Paying A $200 Million Fine? Here's What They Did Wrong According To Trump

Columbia University will pay $221 million and adopt major reforms after a federal probe found civil rights violations and failure to address antisemitism.

International Business Times UK

Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump to restore federal funding

Also in the settlement is an agreement to ask prospective international students “questions designed to elicit their reasons for wishing to study in the United States,” and establishes processes to make sure all students are committed to “civil discourse.”

Euronews

Columbia University to pay $200m to settle anti-Semitism claims

Settlement marks victory in US President Donald Trump’s efforts to exert greater control over third-level education.

Al Jazeera

Columbia University To Pay $200 Mn In Clash With Trump

Columbia University said Wednesday it will pay $200 million to the US government after President Donald Trump threatened to pull federal funding over what he said was its unwillingness to protect Jewish students.

International Business Times

Columbia University to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding

Columbia’s agreement with the Trump administration will restore most of its $400 million in federal funding

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The Guardian - US

Columbia announces deal to pay Trump administration more than $220m

Deal falls short of starkest measures, including consent decree and overhaul of university’s governance structure

Al Jazeera

Why is Columbia University expelling pro-Palestine students?

Nearly 80 students have been disciplined, with some being fully expelled, over pro-Palestine protests on campus.

LiveScience

Watch this robot 'cannibal' grow bigger and stronger by consuming smaller robots

Scientists explore the concept of "robot metabolism" with a weird machine that can integrate material from other robots so it can become more capable and overcome physical challenges.

Al Jazeera

Columbia University suspends, expels nearly 80 students over Gaza protests

Some students also had their degrees revoked for participating in antiwar protests, including the 2024 Gaza encampments.

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The Independent UK

Pro-Palestinian protesters expelled from Columbia University

Others have been suspended for up to three years or had their degrees revoked

Al Jazeera

‘My duty’: Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil meets lawmakers at US Capitol

Khalil, who continues to be targeted for deportation, says he will continue to advocate for Palestine and free speech.

Benzinga

They Skipped Corporate America—And Bought A Company Instead. Meet The New CEO Fast-Track

Dan Schweber was enrolled in Columbia University's executive MBA program back in 2019. Disillusioned with corporate life and not in a financial position to launch his own company, Schweber was uncertain what his future would look like.

The Independent UK

Scientists just invented robots that feed on other robots

Cannibal robots create ‘entirely new dimension of autonomy’ for AI, researchers say

We Got This Covered

Trump’s Homeland Security Agents now just doing ICE’s dirty work, targeting pro-Palestinian academics

You must agree with how MAGA thinks or be targetted.

The National (Scotland)

Donald Trump is now trying to silence UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese

It comes as little surprise that the Trump administration is now trying to silence yet another pro-Palestinian voice, that of UN special…

The Guardian - US

Columbia adopts controversial definition of antisemitism amid federal grants freeze

University announces move as it tries to restore $400m in funds frozen over alleged failure to protect Jewish students

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