House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik this week pressed the heads of three federal agencies to use their authority to push back on pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have rocked Columbia University in recent days, including by revoking federal funds.
The university has seen large-scale demonstrations in support of Palestine amid the ongoing Israeli military activity in the Gaza Strip and fighting that has persisted since an Oct. 7 Hamas raid. Columbia University President Minouche Shafik this week moved classes online in a bid to “deescalate the rancor.”
