Colleges in the U.S. are facing uncertainty about their federal funding under the Trump administration, which has been using funding as a means to seek compliance with its agenda. The dependence of American colleges on federal grants and contracts is highlighted, with some research universities relying on federal money for up to half of their revenue. The administration has cut off funding to schools such as Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania, and many universities are also experiencing cuts to research grants. The situation is seen as a crisis for universities and a problem for the country as a whole.