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On 25 Aug 2025, Donald Trump said his administration wants $500 million from Harvard University. This demand is linked to restoring billions of dollars in federal research funding. The dispute began after Harvard refused to meet government demands related to handling protests and campus policies. The Trump administration froze over $2 billion in Harvard's research funds. Harvard sued the government, calling the funding cuts unlawful. Talks are ongoing, but Harvard's president says academic freedom is nonnegotiable. Other universities like Columbia have settled similar disputes by paying fines and agreeing to reforms. The issue affects important research on diseases and education programs. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 02:37 IST; source: link)