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Trump Halts Federal Funding for Risky Research Abroad

5/6/2025

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In a bold move to safeguard public health, President Trump has signed an executive order halting federal funding for gain-of-function research in nations with lax oversight, such as China and Iran. This decisive action seeks to prevent potential lab-related pandemics while still fostering essential biological research.

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In a bold move to safeguard public health, President Trump has signed an executive order halting federal funding for gain-of-function research in nations with lax oversight, such as China and Iran. This decisive action seeks to prevent potential lab-related pandemics while still fostering essential biological research.