"Columbia President Faces Accusations and Solidarity Rallies Amid Pro-Palestinian Activist Arrests"
House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik accused Columbia University President Dr. Nemat "Minouche" Shafik of covering up for a "pro-terrorist" professor who celebrated attacks, warning of potential felony for misleading Congress. Stefanik and other House Republicans grilled Shafik during a hearing about the lack of consequences for Professor Joseph Massad's controversial statements. Contradictory testimonies emerged regarding disciplinary actions, with Shafik initially claiming Massad was no longer chair but later admitting to needing to confirm his status. The situation has sparked concerns about rampant antisemitism at Columbia University.