The Trump administration has intensified its scrutiny of major U.S. universities, demanding a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) over allegations of antisemitism related to 2024 student protests concerning Gaza. This demand comes alongside a new executive order requiring colleges and universities to submit detailed admissions data, including race, GPA, test scores, and acceptance rates, to demonstrate that race is not considered in their admissions processes. Additionally, the administration has launched an investigation into Harvard University's federally funded research patents, accusing the institution of violating legal and contractual obligations. Harvard and the Trump administration are reportedly nearing a settlement that would require the university to pay $500 million to regain access to federal funding and end ongoing investigations. These actions are part of a broader push by the administration to enforce transparency and civil rights compliance in higher education institutions receiving federal funds.