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Supreme Court Greenlights $783M Cut to Health Research

8/23/2025

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The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4, permitting the Trump administration to cut $783 million in research funding for breast cancer and HIV prevention.
Judge William Young had previously blocked these cuts, citing their arbitrary nature and discrimination against minorities and the LGBTQ community.
The ruling allows the administration to proceed with funding cancellations amid ongoing legal challenges.

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The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4, permitting the Trump administration to cut $783 million in research funding for breast cancer and HIV prevention.
Judge William Young had previously blocked these cuts, citing their arbitrary nature and discrimination against minorities and the LGBTQ community.
The ruling allows the administration to proceed with funding cancellations amid ongoing legal challenges.