Federal agencies are increasing pressure on the university, which still hasn’t acceded to the government’s sweeping demands. The institution says it’s facing retaliation.

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is taking more swipes at Harvard University, even after the president hinted he was close to striking a deal with the school that could potentially restore its funding and resolve several lawsuits.

The Trump administration has ratcheted up its battle with Harvard University, with federal agencies telling the New England Commission of Higher Education that the Ivy League institution may no longer meet accreditation standards due to violations of federal antidiscrimination laws.