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Trump's Budget Cuts NASA: 40% Job Losses Loom

6/11/2025

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Trump Cuts NASA Funding

President Trump's 2026 budget proposal delivers a staggering blow to NASA, cutting funding by over $6 billion and threatening 40% of jobs at the Glenn Research Center in Ohio. The cancellation of pivotal programs like the Artemis lunar missions and Mars Sample Return has sparked fierce criticism, raising alarms about the future of scientific exploration and the livelihoods of thousands.

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Cruz Advocates NASA Funding

Senator Ted Cruz is championing a bold $10 billion funding proposal for NASA, pushing back against President Trump's budget cuts. This vital investment aims to revive the Artemis missions, bolster the International Space Station, and upgrade essential facilities, all while striving to secure America's dominance in space and counter China's advancements.

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Trump Cuts NASA Funding

President Trump's 2026 budget proposal delivers a staggering blow to NASA, cutting funding by over $6 billion and threatening 40% of jobs at the Glenn Research Center in Ohio. The cancellation of pivotal programs like the Artemis lunar missions and Mars Sample Return has sparked fierce criticism, raising alarms about the future of scientific exploration and the livelihoods of thousands.

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