The Department of Education is launching an investigation into U.S. universities “where widespread antisemitic harassment has been reported."

The Department of Education is investigating antisemitism allegations at five universities after the president’s executive order last week requiring federal agencies to take more action against

H.R. 899 proposes terminating the Education Department, which could affect antisemitism investigations filed by Jewish students.

Following an executive order — signed Jan. 29 — designed to combat antisemitism, the U.S. Department of Education launched investigations into five institutions of higher education Monday, including Northwestern.

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