Trump's Federal Funds Deal: A Controversial College Conundrum

The Trump administration urges U.S. colleges to sign a 10-point agreement for preferential federal funds. It includes bans on race and sex in hiring, tuition freezes, and capped international enrollment. Critics see this as political alignment with Trump's agenda. Nine colleges received letters for agreement.

The Trump administration has proposed a controversial agreement with U.S. colleges, seeking their commitment to a 10-point memo in exchange for preferential access to federal funds, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The deal, addressed to an initial round of nine institutions, demands significant policy changes, including prohibitions on race and sex considerations in admissions and hiring, a five-year tuition freeze, and restrictions on international undergraduate enrollment.

Critics argue that these measures are an attempt to align educational policies with President Trump's political agenda, sparking debates on academic freedom and free speech.

(With inputs from agencies.)