Harvard University has appeared in federal court, challenging $2.6 billion in funding cuts by the Trump administration. At the hearing on Monday, the university accused the government of using funding as leverage to control its academic decisions. The cuts followed Harvard's rejection of demands from a federal antisemitism task force. The task force wants sweeping changes to Harvard's policies on campus protests, admissions, hiring and more. Harvard, with a $53 billion endowment, has self-funded some research but warns it can't cover all losses. The Trump administration denies retaliation, stating the cuts align with its policies. Monday's hearing ended without the judge issuing a ruling from the bench. A ruling is expected later in writing.