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The Trump administration is finding new ways to withhold federal funding for science

NPR | By Katia Riddle
Published May 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM EDT

Billions in funding were cut under President Trump were restored in 2026. Now, watchdogs say the administration is finding other ways to withhold money – and scientists are feeling the consequences.

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