The Trump administration increases pressure as Harvard faces the risk of losing its verification status.

[Trump Administration Increases Pressure as Harvard Faces Risk of Losing Verification Status] The Trump administration is intensifying its pressure on Harvard University, warning that it may face the risk of losing its verification status, and has officially taken action to summon the school for information regarding international students. The U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health have stated that they have notified the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) that following the outbreak of the Israel-Palestine conflict, there have been instances of anti-Semitic behavior during pro-Palestinian protests on Harvard's campus, which may violate federal anti-discrimination laws and fail to meet the commission's verification standards. Education Secretary McMahon stated, "Harvard University has allowed anti-Semitic harassment and discrimination to persist on campus, failing to fulfill its obligations to students, educators, and American taxpayers." She added, "We expect NECHE to enforce its policies and keep the Department of Education fully informed of its efforts to ensure Harvard complies with federal laws and verification standards."