Trump Action Archive

Supporting reports

• Trump administration cuts medical research funding — The Trump administration announced a significant reduction in medical research funding by limiting the amount allocated for indirect costs such as buildings, equipment, and support staff to 15% of grants. This change, implemented by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will result in a $4 billion annual cut in funding for universities, hospitals, and scientific institutions. The decision has been criticized by researchers and Democrats, who warn it could severely impact lifesaving research and innovation, while supporters of government spending cuts have praised the move.
• Trump administration cuts NIH funding — The DOGE administration announced cuts to NIH funding, affecting cancer research and other scientific endeavors. The cuts have drawn criticism from lawmakers and scientists who warn of the negative impact on life-saving research and the scientific community. The reduction in funding is part of broader budget cuts under Musk's leadership.
• NIH cuts biomedical research funding — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced cuts to financial support for biomedical research at universities and non-profit institutes. This decision could impact scientific research and innovation.
• NIH announces funding policy change — The National Institutes of Health announced a new policy that will cap indirect funding for medical research grants at 15%, down from approximately 26%. This change is expected to significantly impact research universities that rely on these funds for maintaining equipment and facilities. The policy was influenced by Project 2025, which argued for cuts to reduce federal taxpayer support for what they termed "leftist agendas." Experts warn that this could devastate research capabilities at universities across the country.