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Trump Administration Cuts $100M in Harvard Contracts

5/28/2025

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The Trump administration is severing ties with Harvard University, canceling $100 million in federal contracts across nine departments. This bold move comes after freezing $3.2 billion in grants, signaling a fierce response to Harvard's legal battles over academic freedom and admissions policies, and aiming to diminish the university's influence.

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The Trump administration is severing ties with Harvard University, canceling $100 million in federal contracts across nine departments. This bold move comes after freezing $3.2 billion in grants, signaling a fierce response to Harvard's legal battles over academic freedom and admissions policies, and aiming to diminish the university's influence.