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Trump Administration's Cuts Threaten Science and Public Health

6/8/2025

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The Trump administration's aggressive cuts to vital science agencies like the NSF, NIH, and DOE jeopardize America's economic progress and public health. With staff layoffs and halted research, experts are calling on Republican Congress members to stand up for scientific integrity and protect democracy in the nation. The stakes have never been higher.

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Story summary

The Trump administration's aggressive cuts to vital science agencies like the NSF, NIH, and DOE jeopardize America's economic progress and public health. With staff layoffs and halted research, experts are calling on Republican Congress members to stand up for scientific integrity and protect democracy in the nation. The stakes have never been higher.