Harvard University’s finances have become the latest target of the Trump administration – and experts say the hits could hurt.

A House panel is launching a civil rights investigation into Harvard University, joining President Donald Trump in his campaign against the school.

The Trump administration said it would take $2.2 billion in research funds from the school. Some small donors are doing their best to make up for the shortfall.

As Harvard University prepares for what could be an epic showdown with the White House, it does so represented by conservative lawyers with ties to President Trump. Harvard sent a letter Monday to the Trump administration saying the university “will not surrender its independence,

The Trump administration on Monday froze $2.2 billion in federal funding for Harvard after the school refused to agree to a list of White House demands.

The threat from the agency comes after Harvard University rejected a proposed agreement the Trump administration claims would fix antisemitism issues on campus.

The Department of Homeland Security is demanding "detailed records" on Harvard University's student visa holders, according to a statement from the department.