The Harvard Kennedy School is slashing jobs and tightening its budget after the Trump administration pulled billions in funding and hinted at revoking the university's tax-exempt status. Basically, the school’s feeling the financial squeeze and has to make tough cuts to stay afloat.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about Harvard—it’s a sign of how political battles can ripple through higher education. When federal funding gets yanked, even elite institutions have to scramble. It raises bigger questions about how universities reliant on government money navigate shifting political winds.