An agreement between Columbia University and the White House this week is an unprecedented intrusion that could erode the independence of universities, observers say

By ‘settling’ with the Trump administration, they basically threw their students and community under the bus.” Columbia graduate and activist Mahmoud Khalil joins Antonia Hylton on The Beat with Ari Melber to share his reaction to the $200 million settlement between Columbia University and the Trump administration.

The White House is pursuing heavy fines from Harvard and other universities as part of potential settlements to end investigations into campus antisemitism, according to an administration official familiar with the matter.

Columbia University janitors who claimed they were held hostage by anti-Israel protesters have settled their complaint with the university for an undisclosed amount.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon told ABC News she is “incredibly pleased” with the $220 million deal with Columbia University after months of negotiations.

Columbia's agreement to pay a $200 million is a strong indication that President Donald Trump was right about widespread antisemitism on campus.

Education Secretary McMahon highlighted Columbia University's new accountability measures and cooperation with the NYPD after the historic $200 million settlement.

It’s the “largest religious discrimination harassment settlement” in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's 60 years of existence.