Trump Intensifies Harvard Dispute, Prohibits Federal Funding for University

Harvard University Loses Federal Grants Amid Controversy The Secretary of Education announced on Monday that Harvard University will no longer be eligible for federal grants. This decision follows ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the prestigious institution regarding accusations of anti-Semitism on campus. Education Secretary Linda McMahon informed Harvard’s president in a public letter, […]
McMahon criticizes Harvard, advising it not to apply for federal funding.

Education Secretary Criticizes Harvard’s Use of Federal Funds On Monday, Education Secretary Linda McMahon addressed a letter to Harvard President Alan Gerber, delivering a stern message about the university’s handling of anti-Semitism and its reliance on federal funding. McMahon asserted that schools should be cautious in their approach to future federal grants, hinting that eligibility […]
Europe takes steps to draw in scientists and researchers following Trump’s halt of US funding.

The European Union has kicked off an initiative aimed at drawing scientists and researchers to the continent, launching this effort with new grants and policies. This push comes in light of the recent freeze on U.S. government funding tied to diversity and equity programs initiated during the Trump administration. French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted this […]
No more funding unless antisemitism is addressed

Trump’s Education Department Takes Aim at Harvard Recently, the U.S. Department of Education, under President Trump, notified Harvard University that it is now ineligible for new federal grants. This bold move arrived in a formal letter sent to the university’s president, Alan Gerber, from Education Secretary Linda McMahon. McMahon was quite critical of Harvard, accusing […]
Trump halts millions of dollars in federal research funding for Harvard.

Trump Administration Cuts Federal Research Grants to Harvard On Monday, the Trump administration declared it would halt all new federal research grants to Harvard University, marking an ongoing dispute between President Trump and the institution. Education Secretary Linda McMahon criticized the university in a sharply worded letter addressed to the president of Harvard. The letter […]
McMahon states that Harvard cannot receive new federal research funding.

On Monday, Education Secretary Linda McMahon notified Harvard that the university is ineligible for a new government research grant, indicating that the Trump administration is unable to address multiple issues simultaneously. Moving forward, Ivy League institutions will not qualify for new grants until they demonstrate “responsible management.” “Public confidence in higher education is quite low, […]
Trump halts funding for disputed gain-of-function studies.

Trump Bans Federal Funding for Gain-of-Function Research President Donald Trump has signed an order prohibiting federal funding for gain-of-function research involving pandemic pathogens, which some believe may be linked to the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. This type of research typically modifies existing viruses to assess how they may become more infectious, with the aim […]
NYC parents excluded from childcare vouchers as Adams and Hochul argue over funding the $1B initiative.

In New York City, families are currently unable to apply for childcare vouchers as Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul face issues with funding the program, which has nearly $1 billion behind it. First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro stated on Monday that the city lacks the funds to accept new applicants, only being able […]
Rep. Mary Miller Calls on GOP to Cut Funding for Planned Parenthood through Reconciliation

Rep. Mary Miller Pushes to Cut Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood On Monday, Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) called on her fellow Republicans to leverage the budget reconciliation process to eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood. In a letter to Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Miller urged him to […]
Trump stops federal funding for ‘risky’ gain-of-function research.

On Monday, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that prohibits the allocation of federal funds for research involving “dangerous” gains of function in countries like China and Iran. This move aims to prevent potentially hazardous international research that could lead to another pandemic. The order was signed in the afternoon, with a focus on […]