Breaking news: Trump wants U.C.L.A. to pay $1 billion to restore research funds
It would be the largest payout of any university that has reached a deal with the Trump administration.
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Aug. 8, 2025, 3:50 p.m. ET

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Trump Wants U.C.L.A. to Pay $1 Billion to Restore Its Research Funding

If U.C.L.A. accedes to the demand, it would be the largest payout of any university that has reached a deal with the Trump administration.

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