Pakistan, July 24 -- Columbia University has agreed to pay over $200 million to the U.S. government to resolve investigations led by President Donald Trump's administration. The settlement restores most of the federal funding that was previously suspended over the university's handling of pro-Palestinian protests. Trump welcomed the agreement on social media, calling it a win for his efforts to address alleged antisemitism on campuses.

In March 2025, the administration canceled nearly $400 million in federal funding, accusing Columbia of failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students during last year's protests. Following this, the university accepted a series of controversial demands, including increased oversight of Middle Eastern stud...