Negotiations between Harvard and the Trump administration over a $500 million workforce program deal have stalled, despite a recent court rebuke against political targeting. Harvard resists oversight and seeks to protect research funding, while the administration pressures universities for political gain. The outcome could set a precedent for U.S. higher education, balancing federal leverage and academic independence. Negotiations between Harvard University and the White House have stalled, leaving both sides uncertain about how to finalize a landmark settlement that appeared near completion just weeks ago. What was once billed as a historic deal — restoring billions in research funding in...