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Trump's Budget Cuts NIH Funding by 40%, Threatening Research

6/1/2025

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President Trump's 2026 budget proposal threatens to slash the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding by nearly 40%, reducing it to $27.5 billion. This drastic plan consolidates NIH's 27 institutes into just eight, jeopardizing vital health research and services as major institutes face significant cuts that could hinder progress in medical advancements.

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President Trump's 2026 budget proposal threatens to slash the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding by nearly 40%, reducing it to $27.5 billion. This drastic plan consolidates NIH's 27 institutes into just eight, jeopardizing vital health research and services as major institutes face significant cuts that could hinder progress in medical advancements.