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Federal cuts impact warning systems

The deadly floods in Texas earlier this month raised some questions about emergency warning systems. A new piece from the Council on Foreign Relations, an American think tank, takes a look at the potential impact of cuts to early warning systems in the U.S. after President Trump already cut staff at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and halted research into natural disasters. Author of the piece, Alice Hill, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

Analyzing Columbia's settlement with Trump

Columbia University said it will pay a settlement of more than $200 million to the Trump administration as part of a deal to restore federal funding. The administration accused Columbia of failing to stop antisemitism on its campus. In a statement, the school denied any wrongdoing. Columbia is one of several schools the administration has targeted with funding cuts over claims of antisemitism. Republican lawmakers in several states are also eyeing similar changes in higher education. Jennifer Ruth, a professor of film studies at Portland State University, joins to discuss.

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