Bill to defund U.S. universities with CCP ties gains momentum in Congress

President Donald J. Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. (Official White House photo by Daniel Torok)One concern is students who are 'stealing highly sensitive research or, you know, biotechnology or etc., bringing it back to Beijing'