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Senate Hearings Target Trump's Science Cuts Amid Federal Grant Risks

5/21/2025

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This week, Senate hearings will scrutinize Trump's proposed science cuts for 2026, featuring testimonies from Health Secretary RFK Jr. and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. In a separate issue, Harvard could lose $450 million in federal grants due to alleged discrimination. Meanwhile, House Republicans are pushing a reconciliation bill that suggests tax changes, including cuts to clean energy incentives and a boost in defense spending.

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This week, Senate hearings will scrutinize Trump's proposed science cuts for 2026, featuring testimonies from Health Secretary RFK Jr. and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. In a separate issue, Harvard could lose $450 million in federal grants due to alleged discrimination. Meanwhile, House Republicans are pushing a reconciliation bill that suggests tax changes, including cuts to clean energy incentives and a boost in defense spending.