What Harvard could lose — and what the US risks — in a battle with the Trump administration

Harvard University is facing a major financial threat as the Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in federal research grants due to political disagreements. This freeze jeopardizes critical US scientific projects, from tuberculosis research to spaceflight studies, which rely heavily on federal funding. As Harvard resists political pressure, the clash raises questions about academic freedom, federal oversight, and the future of US innovation. The ongoing battle could reshape the relationship between elite universities and government control.