Harvard University faces Trump's federal funding review that could jeopardize $8.9 billion in grants and contracts

Trump's review of Harvard University puts $8.9 billion in contracts and grants at risk.

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• Harvard faces a federal review, which could jeopardize $8.9 billion in funding.
• The review follows funding cuts at Columbia, leading to the university conceding to federal demands.
• Several teacher's unions have sued Trump's attempt to cut funding for crucial research programs.

Harvard University just became the latest institution to come under federal scrutiny by the Trump administration.