U.S. Cuts New Research Grants to Harvard Amid Compliance Dispute

The Trump administration has announced it will halt all new federal research grants to Harvard University, escalating an ongoing dispute over the university's management and response to campus incidents. Education Secretary Linda McMahon informed Harvard President Alan Garber that the decision was due to alleged violations of federal law and concerns over antisemitic incidents on campus. Existing federal financial aid for students is unaffected, but the White House previously froze over $2 billion in research funding and is considering additional measures, including revoking Harvard’s tax-exempt status. Harvard's leadership has condemned the administration's actions as an attempt to control academic decision-making and has filed a lawsuit in response. The administration insists Harvard must meet federal demands regarding its hiring, teaching, and admissions practices before funding resumes. This standoff highlights broader debates over academic freedom, government oversight, and university governance.