Trump admin pauses $1B from Cornell, $790M from Northwestern amid civil rights investigation: report
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The Trump administration is reportedly freezing over $1 billion in funding from Cornell University and another $790 million from Northwestern University.
Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
The publication learned from the officials who spoke on condition of anonymity that the freeze affects grants and contracts connected to the Agriculture, Education, Defense and Health and Human Services departments. Story tips and ideas can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.
Northwestern University told Fox News Digital that it was informed of the freeze by members of the media.
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