Overview

• President Trump intensified his criticism of Harvard University, calling it 'anti-Semitic' and 'a threat to democracy' in a Truth Social post.
• The Trump Organization, led by Eric Trump, severed ties with William A. Burck, a lawyer representing both Harvard and the Trump Organization, following the president's public demands.
• Harvard is suing the administration to restore $2.2 billion in federal funding frozen after the university refused to comply with demands to alter hiring, admissions, and DEI policies.
• The Department of Homeland Security has threatened to revoke Harvard's ability to enroll international students, and the IRS is reviewing its tax-exempt status.
• Harvard President Alan Garber reaffirmed the university's commitment to defending academic freedom and constitutional rights, stating he will not compromise on core issues.