Universities Can Do Research as Long as It’s ‘In Sync’ With Trump Administration, Education Secretary Says

Linda McMahon has urged universities to align with the Trump administration’s values to secure federal funding, though Harvard University faced nearly $100 million in cuts and a possible loss of tax-exempt status. In response, Harvard upheld its academic integrity while other institutions made concessions to maintain support, including banning face masks and delegating curriculum parts to the administration. This shift signals a growing tension between federal priorities and academic freedom.