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Trump Launches Investigations into Harvard's Admissions Practices

4/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has launched two investigations into Harvard University for Title VI violations tied to antisemitism and race-based admissions.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon criticized Harvard's handling of these issues.
Harvard plans a $675 million bond offering as enrollment declines and endowment returns slow in the fiscal year ending June 2025.
The scrutiny over Harvard's antisemitism response has prompted calls to cut federal funding.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has launched two investigations into Harvard University for Title VI violations tied to antisemitism and race-based admissions.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon criticized Harvard's handling of these issues.
Harvard plans a $675 million bond offering as enrollment declines and endowment returns slow in the fiscal year ending June 2025.
The scrutiny over Harvard's antisemitism response has prompted calls to cut federal funding.