The sum sought by the government is more than twice as much as the $200 million fine that Columbia University said it would pay when it settled its clash with the White House last week.

U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a willingness on Wednesday to settle for $500 million a legal fight with Harvard University over $2.5 billion in funding his administration canceled over accusations it allowed antisemitism and promoted diversity policies.

Donald Trump has expressed an interest in settling a legal dispute with Harvard University for $500 million. The conflict stems from the cancellation of $2.5 billion in funding by Trump's administration.