US President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is considering reallocating $3bn in government research grants from Harvard University to trade schools as part of a larger push to reform federal support for higher education, according to Reuters.
The Trump administration recently blocked the funds, alleging a misalignment of agency priorities. Harvard has launched a lawsuit, arguing that the move breaches constitutional safeguards and jeopardizes academic independence.
A federal judge also temporarily stopped the administration's attempt to prevent Harvard from enrolling overseas students, which the university claimed would harm nearly 7,000 visa holders.
The administration is also reviewing Harvard’s tax-exempt status and investigating alleged discrimination in its hiring practices. Harvard denies any violations, Reuters reported.
