The Trump administration's campaign against prominent universities has intensified, focusing on allegations of ideological bias and civil rights violations. Harvard University's complex settlement negotiations with the White House have stalled, amidst internal administration disputes over deal terms, including proposals for compliance monitors opposed by Harvard. Similarly, Northwestern University's President Michael Schill announced his resignation following heightened Republican scrutiny and a $790 million research fund cut, intertwined with campus protests over Middle East conflicts. The University of California system warns that further federal funding cuts could demand $4 to $5 billion to mitigate damage, highlighting potential job losses and program reductions. These developments manifest a targeted federal approach aiming to reshape higher education funding and campus governance on political and ideological grounds.