Daily News Roundup: Hungary Passes Bill Targeting Soros-Backed College

New Law Gives Hungary Grounds to Close Central European University: The measure restricting internationally registered universities operating in the country applies only to the Budapest institution founded by billionaire financier George Soros, whose philanthropic support for liberal and civil-society causes has put him in the cross hairs of nationalist governments in Europe, writes The Wall Street Journal (subscription).

Pierre Omidyar Pledges $100 Million to Boost Journalism and Counter Hate Speech: The three-year commitment announced Wednesday by the eBay founder’s Omidyar Network aims to buttress civic engagement and trust in democratic institutions by funding investigative reporting and supporting groups that fight misinformation and prejudice, reports The Washington Post.

Hillary Clinton Reportedly Ruling Out Return to Foundation: Allies of the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee tell The Hill that she is unlikely to take a formal role at the Clinton Foundation, which she co-led between her tenure as secretary of state and her White House campaign, but may give speeches on the family charity’s behalf or participate in its programs.

Obituary: Amy Moritz Ridenour, Conservative Activist and Think-Tank Leader: Ms. Ridenour, who died at age 57 of complications of breast cancer, was the founder and chairman of the National Center for Public Policy Research and an influential advocate for free-market economic policies and building up U.S. arms, writes The New York Times.

Sean Spicer Blast Gives ProPublica a Fundraising Boost: The investigative-journalism nonprofit reported receiving $11,500 in donations Monday — nearly 10 times its typical daily take — and added 70,000 Twitter followers after the White House press secretary derided it as a “left-wing blog” over its reporting on changes in trust documents governing President Trump’s business ties, The Washington Post writes.