The White House is pursuing heavy fines from Harvard and other universities as part of potential settlements to end investigations into campus antisemitism, according to an administration official familiar with the matter.

The investigation, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, comes amid a monthslong legal battle between the Trump administration and the nation's oldest university.

The new office will be a reimagined Harvard Foundation that fulfills our commitment to support all students,” according to an email sent Wednesday by the dean.

Harvard University appeared in federal court Monday in a pivotal case in its battle with the Trump administration, as the storied institution argued the government illegally cut $2.6 billion in

HARVARD LAWSUIT: A federal judge appeared to lean in favor of Harvard University during arguments today in its lawsuit over the Trump administration's cuts to the school's research funding.

The State Department opened an investigation into Harvard University's international visa sponsorship eligibility, citing national security concerns.

The State Department says it's investigating whether Harvard University will remain part of a government program that allows foreign nationals to take part in cultural and education exchange programs.

We’ve had continuing negotiations and conversations with Harvard, even though there is a pending lawsuit that I think is going to, will play out, but we’re hoping that Harvard will come to the table," McMahon told NewsNation's "Morning in America.