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Trump's 2027 Budget Proposes Major Cuts to Global Health, Science

4/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump proposes the fiscal year 2027 budget, including a 46% cut to global health funding that would end international FP/RH funding for the second consecutive year.
The budget also seeks a 54% cut to the National Science Foundation, affecting research funding and awards.
The administration emphasizes increased defense spending.
Congress has historically rejected many Trump budget proposals, indicating potential pushback on these cuts.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, President Donald Trump proposed a budget that included a 31% cut to the Environmental Protection Agency and a 54% reduction for the National Science Foundation, echoing similar budgetary struggles faced by President Bill Clinton in 1995. These cuts threaten U.S. scientific research and global health initiatives, potentially stifling innovation and international collaboration in critical fields.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump proposes the fiscal year 2027 budget, including a 46% cut to global health funding that would end international FP/RH funding for the second consecutive year.
The budget also seeks a 54% cut to the National Science Foundation, affecting research funding and awards.
The administration emphasizes increased defense spending.
Congress has historically rejected many Trump budget proposals, indicating potential pushback on these cuts.

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