Trump administration to cancel federal contracts with Harvard

The Trump administration intends to revoke all remaining federal contracts with Harvard University, valued at $100m. A letter from the General Services Administration directs agencies to identify and terminate these contracts by June 6, claiming discriminatory admissions and hiring practices, as well as a failing to protect Jewish students, according to Reuters.

This decision follows previous efforts to reduce roughly $3bn in research funding and limit international student enrollment. Although a federal judge temporarily lifted the student visa prohibition, US embassies have halted new visa appointments.

Harvard is challenging the administration in court, arguing the actions violate constitutional rights. Student protests have erupted on campus, with many criticizing the government’s pressure on academic institutions, Reuters reported.