WASHINGTON (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom warned California universities on Thursday that their state funding would be cut off if they agree to a White House proposal to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money.

A document sent to nine major universities nationwide, including the University of Southern California, encourages them to adopt the White House’s vision for America’s campuses, with commitments to accept the government’s priorities on admissions , women’s sports, free speech, student discipline and college affordability, among other topics.

Signing on would give universities “multiple positive benefits,” including “substantial and meaningful federal grants” and “increased overhead payments where feasible,” acc

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