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USC asked to commit to Trump values to gain preference for grants. Newsom threatens state funding

USC asked to commit to Trump values to gain preference for grants. Newsom threatens state funding
general10/2/2025

USC says it’s reviewing the letter also sent to eight other prestigious schools nationwide. California's governor vowed that any California universities that sign will lose state funding.

Congress has cut federal funding for public media — a $3.4 million loss for LAist. We count on readers like you to protect our nonprofit newsroom. Become a monthly member and sustain local journalism. The White House is asking nine elite universities... [3402 chars]