High Court Greenlights $783 Million in Cuts, Paving Way for Federal Accountability
In a significant victory for the Trump administration, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday to lift an injunction that had blocked over $783 million in research funding cuts by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The 5-4 decision allows the administration to move forward with its mission to curb what it views as wasteful spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within federal research programs.
The ruling marks a pivotal moment in the administration’s ongoing efforts to streamline federal agencies and align spending with the public’s priorities.
The Justice Department argued that funding decisions should not be “subject to judicial second-guessing,” a sentiment the majority of the