Details about the discussions emerged after President Trump said the two sides, which have been locked in court battles for weeks, might reach a settlement soon.

Earlier on Friday, a federal court ruled against the Trump administration’s attempts to block international students from enrolling.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration has been working closely with Harvard University and a deal could be announced with the institution over the next week. "It is very possible that a deal will be announced over the next week or so,