The Trump administration has intensified its scrutiny of Harvard University, launching a comprehensive review of the institution's federally funded research programs and patents. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick accused Harvard of breaching requirements related to its research and patents, and announced the start of the 'march-in' process, which could allow the federal government to take ownership of certain patents or grant third-party licenses. This move follows previous actions by the administration, including freezing federal research funding and challenging Harvard's ability to host international students. Despite ongoing lawsuits, officials remain hopeful for a negotiated resolution, pointing to recent agreements with other universities and signals from Harvard indicating a willingness to cooperate.