President Trump says his administration is nearing a $500 million deal with Harvard University, following months of clashes over funding, foreign student policies, and campus antisemitism protests. The agreement reportedly requires Harvard to help launch trade schools focused on AI and technical training. Critics warn the settlement could erode academic independence and expand federal control over universities. For months, the standoff between President Donald Trump’s administration and Harvard University has tested the balance between government authority and academic independence. Now, that clash may be nearing resolution. According to the Associated Press, Trump said Tuesday that his administration is “close to...