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- Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) says the Pentagon sought to divert billions of NIH research funds and demands immediate termination.
- The Defense Department signed an interagency agreement that could give it access to NIH appropriated money.
- Pentagon cites a widening budget gap from President Donald Trump’s Iran war while awaiting a $95 billion supplemental request.
- The Navy reports a $6-$8 billion shortfall and has shifted $4.3 billion and payroll money to cover combat costs.
