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Trump's 2027 Budget Slashes Science Agency Funding by 55%

4/4/2026

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The 2027 budget proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump cuts major science agencies, including the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
NSF's budget could fall nearly 55%, with EPA funding targeted as Congress decides the final budget.
The plan eliminates funding for social sciences and restricts federal funds for academic journal subscriptions.
It seeks to boost artificial intelligence and quantum research while cutting basic research.

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The 2027 budget proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump cuts major science agencies, including the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
NSF's budget could fall nearly 55%, with EPA funding targeted as Congress decides the final budget.
The plan eliminates funding for social sciences and restricts federal funds for academic journal subscriptions.
It seeks to boost artificial intelligence and quantum research while cutting basic research.