
Harvard and White House Negotiations Hit a Standstill
Negotiations between Harvard University and the Trump administration have stalled over a potential settlement, with a financial payment emerging as a key point of conflict.
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Negotiations between Harvard University and the Trump administration have stalled over a potential settlement, with a financial payment emerging as a key point of conflict.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized Northwestern University's $75 million settlement with the Trump administration, calling it "capitulating to extortion." The dispute involved federal research f

Northwestern University is finalizing a deal with the White House that includes a $75 million fine to end a federal antisemitism probe and restore research funding.

Cornell University has agreed to pay $60 million and accept the Trump administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws, restoring over $250 million in federal funding.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate over $1 billion in mental health funding for schools, reversing cuts made under an anti-DEI executive order.

New College of Florida has announced its desire to be the first university to sign the Trump administration's proposed higher education compact.

The University of Virginia is nearing a landmark settlement with the White House that will reshape its admissions policies following a 2023 Supreme Court ruling.

A federal judge plans to block a Trump administration policy that withholds funding from schools with inclusive policies for transgender students, siding with 16 states.

A 'No Kings' protest against the Trump administration drew a large crowd to the University of Delaware's North Green in Newark on October 18, 2025.

The University of Virginia has formally declined a Trump administration proposal that would have tied federal funding to major policy changes on tuition and hiring.

The U.S. Education Department is undergoing significant staff layoffs, reducing its workforce by nearly a fifth and impacting critical programs from special education to civil rights.

Federal data reveals a nearly 20% drop in international student arrivals in the U.S. for August, the largest decline outside the pandemic era, with policy changes and visa delays cited as potential ca