Harvard Faces Major Federal Funding Cuts Amid Controversy

The Trump administration has cut $450 million in federal grants to Harvard University, accusing it of fostering liberalism and antisemitism. Following previous funding freezes, Harvard is challenging the sanctions, while facing demands for leadership changes and policy revisions.

President Donald Trump's administration has slashed an additional $450 million in federal grants to Harvard University, escalating a confrontation over alleged liberalism and antisemitism at the prestigious institution.

Following previous funding freezes, a federal task force criticized Harvard as a "breeding ground for virtue signalling and discrimination," demanding the university undertake significant reforms to regain taxpayer support.

In response, Harvard filed a legal challenge to the sanctions, arguing against the administration's demands for leadership overhaul and policy changes. The move comes amid similar pressures on other high-profile universities.

(With inputs from agencies.)