The Trump administration decided to stop giving money to Harvard University. They did this because Harvard did not agree to change some rules. The government wanted Harvard to change how they hire people and how they let students in. Harvard said no to these changes.

The government said Harvard is not doing enough to protect Jewish students. They wanted Harvard to report students who do not like American values. They also wanted Harvard to stop some programs about diversity. Harvard said they will not follow these rules because they want to stay independent.

The government also stopped money for Columbia University before. Columbia agreed to some changes, but Harvard did not. Some people think the government is trying to control universities too much. Harvard is now taking legal action against the government.