The Trump administration has been ordered by a federal judge to partially restore research grants to UCLA after suspending over $584 million in funding. This dispute has escalated, with Trump demanding a $1 billion settlement from the university regarding allegations of antisemitism on campus, a claim that has drawn criticism from various Jewish groups and political figures, including California Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom has characterized the settlement demand as extortion and vowed that California would not yield to such pressures. Meanwhile, UCLA is currently in negotiations to resolve the funding freeze, as faculty members express concerns over the impact on critical research initiatives.