US newsfromwww.nytimes.com3 months agoTrump May Seek Judicial Oversight of Columbia, Potentially for YearsThe Trump administration may negotiate a consent decree with Columbia University for ongoing influence.Columbia's funding is tied to federal negotiations over harassment concerns.
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