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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 4d

Gov. Newsom today praised UC leaders for their dealings with Trump & implied he doesn't trust the University of Southern California -- among the most Trump-compliant major campuses -- will "do the right thing" in response to Trump unless he pressures it www.latimes.com/california/s...

Newsom chides USC to 'do the right thing' for academic freedom and resist Trump compact

Gov. Newsom on Friday again waded into the controversy surrounding President Trump's higher education compact, which has roiled USC since being extended to the university.

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 5d

“If any California university signs this radical agreement, they’ll lose billions in state funding — including Cal Grants — instantly,” Newsom said.

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Newsom threatens to cut state funding to universities that sign Trump’s political compact

The White House asked nine major universities, including USC, to commit to President Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Califor...

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 5d

“If any California university signs this radical agreement, they’ll lose billions in state funding — including Cal Grants — instantly,” Newsom said.

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Newsom threatens to cut state funding to universities that sign Trump’s political compact

The White House asked nine major universities, including USC, to commit to President Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Califor...

www.latimes.com

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 10d

As of this week, every public university in California is under investigation from the Trump administration for alleged antisemitism www.latimes.com/california/s...

Cal State universities now target of antisemitism probe by Trump administration

The Trump administration has launched a systemwide investigation into allegations of antisemitism at California State University and has started issuing subpoenas for employees' contact information.

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 11d

On Trump demands to UCLA, Chancellor Julio Frenk:

-- Said he will not allow government "interference" in hires, admissions and what UCLA teaches or researches.

-- Implied that UCLA Health could end gender-affirming hormonal medical care for minors.

www.latimes.com/california/s... (1/3)

UCLA chancellor ready to stand firm against Trump demands, unless they’re ‘valid’

UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk, speaking at an event with a Los Angeles-based Jewish organization, defended campus efforts to support Jewish communities.

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 11d

On Trump demands to UCLA, Chancellor Julio Frenk:

-- Won't "speculate" on where UCLA would land on federal demand to ban "anti-American" and "anti-Western" international admits.

-- Said government demands could become "non-issues" after negotiations.

www.latimes.com/california/s... (3/3)

UCLA chancellor ready to stand firm against Trump demands, unless they’re ‘valid’

UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk, speaking at an event with a Los Angeles-based Jewish organization, defended campus efforts to support Jewish communities.

www.latimes.com

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 11d

On Trump demands to UCLA, Chancellor Julio Frenk:

-- Declined to say if UCLA use would use IHRA definition of antisemitism, but said criticism of Israel is antisemitic.

-- Said federal grant suspensions over alleged antisemitism can cause more antisemitism.

www.latimes.com/california/s... (2/3)

UCLA chancellor ready to stand firm against Trump demands, unless they’re ‘valid’

UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk, speaking at an event with a Los Angeles-based Jewish organization, defended campus efforts to support Jewish communities.

www.latimes.com

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 11d

On Trump demands to UCLA, Chancellor Julio Frenk:

-- Said he will not allow government "interference" in hires, admissions and what UCLA teaches or researches.

-- Implied that UCLA Health could end gender-affirming hormonal medical care for minors.

www.latimes.com/california/s... (1/3)

UCLA chancellor ready to stand firm against Trump demands, unless they’re ‘valid’

UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk, speaking at an event with a Los Angeles-based Jewish organization, defended campus efforts to support Jewish communities.

www.latimes.com

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 13d

Here is the formal letter the NIH sent today to UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk.

“These projects are fully reinstated, and the letter dated July 31, 2025 is rescinded without conditions. Funds will be made available immediately and are no longer suspended, terminated, or restricted.”

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 13d

Here is the formal letter the NIH sent today to UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk.

“These projects are fully reinstated, and the letter dated July 31, 2025 is rescinded without conditions. Funds will be made available immediately and are no longer suspended, terminated, or restricted.”

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 13d

The NIH has confirmed that it is complying with court orders and re-instating $500 million in frozen research grants to UCLA, Vice Chancellor for Research & Creative Activities Roger Wakimoto wrote today. He says workers “have shown great resilience in this challenging time.”

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 14d

A campus message today from UCLA vice chancellor for research Roger Wakimoto after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration last night to restore hundreds of millions of dollars in NIH grants:

“Our hope is that the agency will abide by the judge’s ruling”

www.latimes.com/california/s...

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 14d

A campus message today from UCLA vice chancellor for research Roger Wakimoto after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration last night to restore hundreds of millions of dollars in NIH grants:

“Our hope is that the agency will abide by the judge’s ruling”

www.latimes.com/california/s...

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 14d

Congrats on year 3! An incredible resource for Riverside and Southern California and a model for local journalism

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 15d

BREAKING: A federal judge has ordered Trump to restore $500 million in frozen UCLA NIH grants. The same judge, Rita F. Lin, previously ordered all UCLA NSF grants reinstated. Lin has now nearly entirely reversed Trump's July de-funding of UCLA research: www.latimes.com/california/s...

Federal judge orders Trump to restore $500 million in frozen UCLA medical research grants

A San Francisco-based federal judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to restore all National Institutes of Health grants to UCLA, roughly $500 million, that the government suspended in July.

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 15d

BREAKING: A federal judge has ordered Trump to restore $500 million in frozen UCLA NIH grants. The same judge, Rita F. Lin, previously ordered all UCLA NSF grants reinstated. Lin has now nearly entirely reversed Trump's July de-funding of UCLA research: www.latimes.com/california/s...

Federal judge orders Trump to restore $500 million in frozen UCLA medical research grants

A San Francisco-based federal judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to restore all National Institutes of Health grants to UCLA, roughly $500 million, that the government suspended in July.

www.latimes.com

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 18d

NEW: As UCLA grapples with government demands to reshape campus, the university on Friday released new protest rules — several in sync with Trump demands to crack down on demonstrators — but others that allow activities the White House wants to prohibit www.latimes.com/california/s...

UCLA enacts new campus protest rules, several that mirror Trump’s demands

UCLA released new protest policies Friday that further limit some areas allowed for demonstrations without prior approval. A few new free speech zones are also open. The new policies adhere to some of...

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 18d

NEW: As UCLA grapples with government demands to reshape campus, the university on Friday released new protest rules — several in sync with Trump demands to crack down on demonstrators — but others that allow activities the White House wants to prohibit www.latimes.com/california/s...

UCLA enacts new campus protest rules, several that mirror Trump’s demands

UCLA released new protest policies Friday that further limit some areas allowed for demonstrations without prior approval. A few new free speech zones are also open. The new policies adhere to some of...

www.latimes.com

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 19d

Federal judge is 'inclined' to order Trump to restore $500 million in UCLA research grants

A San Francisco-based U.S. district judge, Rita F. Lin, said she was "inclined" to order the Trump administration to restore $500 million in National Institutes of Health grants to UCLA that the government froze in late July.

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 19d

NEW: A federal judge said today that she’s “inclined” to order the Trump administration to restore $500 million in frozen UCLA grants, the bulk of the remaining grant suspensions at the Westwood campus: www.latimes.com/world-nation...

Federal judge is 'inclined' to order Trump to restore $500 million in UCLA research grants

A San Francisco-based U.S. district judge, Rita F. Lin, said she was "inclined" to order the Trump administration to restore $500 million in National Institutes of Health grants to UCLA that the gover...

www.latimes.com

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 19d

NEW: A federal judge said today that she’s “inclined” to order the Trump administration to restore $500 million in frozen UCLA grants, the bulk of the remaining grant suspensions at the Westwood campus: www.latimes.com/world-nation...

Federal judge is 'inclined' to order Trump to restore $500 million in UCLA research grants

A San Francisco-based U.S. district judge, Rita F. Lin, said she was "inclined" to order the Trump administration to restore $500 million in National Institutes of Health grants to UCLA that the gover...

www.latimes.com

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 19d

Loyola Marymount University has abruptly stopped recognizing its faculty union after 10 months of negotiations, citing constitutional religious exemptions, @suhauna.bsky.social reports

www.latimes.com/business/sto...

Loyola Marymount abruptly rescinds recognition of faculty union, claiming religious exemption

Loyola Marymount University said it could end its engagement with the union by invoking its “constitutionally protected religious exemption” from the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board...

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 19d

Loyola Marymount University has abruptly stopped recognizing its faculty union after 10 months of negotiations, citing constitutional religious exemptions, @suhauna.bsky.social reports

www.latimes.com/business/sto...

Loyola Marymount abruptly rescinds recognition of faculty union, claiming religious exemption

Loyola Marymount University said it could end its engagement with the union by invoking its “constitutionally protected religious exemption” from the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board...

www.latimes.com

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 20d

Each year, University of California campuses have to get approval from the board of regents for orders of new military-grade weapons.

On Thursday, regents approved orders for a total of thousands of pepper-balls, rifle rounds, drones and more. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Pepper-balls, rifle rounds, drones: UC police get green light for military-grade weapons

University of California police departments are required by state law to report use of military equipment and requests for new purchases. On Wednesday, they received approval to buy new rifle rounds, ...

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 20d

On Monday, I reported the UCLA Faculty Assn. filed suit in California state court to get UC to release the proposed settlement the Trump administration submitted to UCLA. Because of court delays, a copy of the suit was not available. I've now uploaded it: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

Lawsuit: UCLA Faculty Association vs UC Regents -- Uploaded by Jaweed Kaleem of the Los Angeles Times

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