Harvard Hit with \u0024100 Million Contract Cancellation by White House

The White House's decision to cancel contracts with Harvard University has sent shockwaves through the academic world and sparked a heated political debate. The move, which affects approximately \u0024100 million in contracts, is the latest escalation in the Trump administration's ongoing conflict with the university. According to a letter obtained by CNN from the General Services Administration, the administration is directing federal agencies to terminate contracts with Harvard, citing the university's failure to meet unspecified standards. \"The money that goes to research universities in the form of grants and contracts is almost all of the federal support that we get,\" explained Alan Garber, President of Harvard University, in an interview with NPR. \"It's used to pay for work that we perform at the behest of the government.\" The White House's actions are seen by some as an attack on higher education, while others defend them as a necessary measure to hold universities accountable. The situation remains highly volatile, with the potential for further escalation.