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Harvard defies Trump, hit with $2.2bn funding freeze

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 15 April 2025 ()
Harvard University is facing severe repercussions from the Trump administration after refusing to comply with demands deemed unlawful by the institution. Federal officials responded by freezing billions in grants and contracts. President Trump further threatened to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, escalating the conflict and setting a precedent for other universities resisting government interference.
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