Government

The House voted Wednesday to codify a broad definition of antisemitism into federal law. Supporters say it’s necessary to protect Jewish students. Critics worry that it could chill free speech on campus.

Faculty and free expression groups are sounding alarms about threatened limitations and crackdowns on professors’ speech and student protests.

Despite the CHIPS and Science Act’s authorization to double the National Science Foundation’s budget by 2027, Congress reduced the agency’s budget by 8 percent this year.

House Republicans are escalating their scrutiny and criticisms of colleges and universities and planning a wide swath of investigations of institutions in response to student protests.

The lawmakers want the Education Department to take more forceful action, including withdrawing federal funds from institutions that aren’t addressing antisemitism on their campuses.

Some students, professors and alumni say Morehouse leaders should disinvite President Biden from graduation as a stand against his ongoing support for Israel.

Some leaders have directly engaged protesters as encampments crop up on campus. Others have sent in the police, leading to violent arrests and sharp criticism.