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Northwestern Nears Roughly $75 Million Deal With Trump

Northwestern University is in discussions with the Trump administration to resolve the issue of $790 million in frozen federal research grants. According to a source, the university is nearing a deal to pay around $75 million to restore the frozen funds. The negotiations are aimed at resolving a dispute that arose after the university refused to comply with an executive order that prohibited it from conducting research related to fetal tissue. The university had argued that the order violated its constitutional rights and threatened its ability to conduct important medical research. The potential $75 million settlement represents a compromise between the university and the administration, as it would allow Northwestern to regain access to the critical research funding while also acknowledging the government's concerns. The details of the agreement are still being finalized, and the final terms may be subject to further discussions and negotiations.

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Northwestern Reaches $75 Million Deal With Trump Administration

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