1. US President Donald Trump claims his administration is near a deal with Harvard University over disputed school policies.
- The deal reportedly involves Harvard paying approximately $500 million to fund AI-linked job training and other programs.
- Harvard has yet to comment on the proposed deal, but previously refused to comply with the administration's requests and filed a lawsuit.

2. Demonstrations against Israel's attacks on Gaza were held at numerous U.S. universities last year, prompting the Trump administration to respond with funding freezes and pressure on schools.
- Universities were encouraged to increase surveillance of students and take other measures to protect Jewish students from perceived threats.
- Columbia University agreed in July to pay around $200 million in exchange for resumption of funding, following violent protests at the school.

3. The Trump administration has reportedly investigated at least 60 universities over their handling of these issues. The status of these investigations and whether other schools have reached similar settlements is not specified in the article.