Newsom vs. Trump: Will California's universities lose federal funding?

California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing off with US President Donald Trump over a reported plan to slash federal education grants to California's public universities. The move, detailed by Politico, targets the UC and CSU systems due to state policies on immigration and transgender rights. Newsom has pledged to resist, potentially escalating the standoff into a legal and constitutional battle. Experts warn the cuts could harm students, research, and broader access to public higher education.