Breaking news: Columbia agrees to $200 million fine to settle fight with Trump

The White House had canceled more than $400 million in funding to the university.

View in browser July 23, 2025, 8:02 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times Columbia Agrees to $200 Million Fine to Settle Fight With Trump The agreement will restore hundreds of millions of dollars in federal research funding after a monthslong fight over allegations that the school failed to quell antisemitism. Read more More Political Coverage Pam Bondi informed President Trump in the spring that his name appeared in the Epstein files. → The Supreme Court allowed President Trump to fire consumer product safety regulators. → Two judicial rulings ordered the release of Abrego Garcia and guarded against a future hasty deportation. → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. 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. 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