"Columbia University President Faces House Probe Over Antisemitism Comments"

Columbia University's president, Nemat Shafik, faced tough questioning from a Republican-led House committee regarding the university's response to antisemitism, with a focus on incidents related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Shafik pledged to take a tougher stance on antisemitism, acknowledged the need for policy updates, and detailed disciplinary actions against faculty and students. The hearing also featured questioning from Representative Ilhan Omar, who raised concerns about the treatment of pro-Palestinian students on campus. The hearing highlighted the ongoing tensions and challenges faced by the university in addressing antisemitism and protecting free speech.