US reviewing federal contracts, grants to Harvard over antisemitism allegations

Washington: The administration of Republican President Donald Trump announced a review on Monday of federal contracts and grants at Harvard University over allegations of antisemitism.

"The Task Force will review the more than $255.6 million in contracts between Harvard University, its affiliates and the Federal Government," the Education Department, Department of Health and the General Services Administration said in a joint statement.

"The review also includes the more than $8.7 billion in multi-year grant commitments to Harvard University and its affiliates," it said.