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Trump Administration Freezes NIH Research Grants, Sparks Outrage

7/31/2025

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The Trump administration's Office of Management and Budget has halted new research grants from the National Institutes of Health, citing a restrictive footnote. This controversial move threatens vital medical research and has sparked outrage among scientists and lawmakers, who fear it will stifle crucial advancements. The NIH is working urgently to lift the funding freeze.

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The Trump administration's Office of Management and Budget has halted new research grants from the National Institutes of Health, citing a restrictive footnote. This controversial move threatens vital medical research and has sparked outrage among scientists and lawmakers, who fear it will stifle crucial advancements. The NIH is working urgently to lift the funding freeze.