The Trump administration has gone after Harvard University since April. It has cut billions in funding while also demanding an overhaul of its leadership structure, admissions and hiring. The

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.

The Trump administration is pressing for a deal with Harvard University that would require the Ivy League school pay far more than the $200 million fine agreed to by Columbia University, according to two people familiar with the matter.