Trump Administration Cuts $30 Million in Columbia Grants Amid Funding Review

The Trump administration has cut an additional $30 million in federal grants to Columbia University, continuing its review of the university's $5 billion in federal funding. This reduction follows the earlier cancellation of $400 million in grants and contracts, with the current cuts primarily coming from the Department of Health and Human Services. One of the affected faculty members is Jeanine D’Armiento, who has opposed disciplinary measures against students involved in protests on campus; approximately $2 million of the cuts are linked to her work. The administration's actions are part of a broader effort to combat anti-Semitism, as stated by the Joint Task Force overseeing these funding decisions. Reports indicate that further cuts to other agencies are expected as the review continues. Columbia University has not yet provided comments on the recent funding cuts.