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NSF Faces $6.3 Billion Funding Cut, States Sue

6/1/2025

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is grappling with drastic funding cuts, with a proposed budget slashed to $3.9 billion for 2026, a staggering drop from $10.183 billion. This jeopardizes crucial research initiatives, especially those fostering diversity in STEM. In response, several states are taking legal action against the Trump administration, fearing damage to the nation's scientific prowess and public health.

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is grappling with drastic funding cuts, with a proposed budget slashed to $3.9 billion for 2026, a staggering drop from $10.183 billion. This jeopardizes crucial research initiatives, especially those fostering diversity in STEM. In response, several states are taking legal action against the Trump administration, fearing damage to the nation's scientific prowess and public health.