Trump Cuts Science Funding, Orders Research Policy Overhaul

President Donald Trump's administration has enacted major cuts to federal scientific research funding at agencies such as the NIH, NASA, and CDC, resulting in thousands of job losses and a significant decline in research opportunities. The funding reductions have led to the termination of student training grants at many universities, with underrepresented and low-income students especially affected. An 18% drop in scientific research job postings has been reported, and increasing numbers of US scientists are relocating to countries like Canada, France, and Australia for better research prospects. Trump has also issued an executive order requiring federal agencies to prioritize reproducibility and transparency in scientific research and to review Biden-era regulations. Administration officials claim these measures will restore public trust in science, but critics warn of damage to the US scientific workforce and global innovation leadership. The policy changes are already having broad impacts across academia, government, and the private sector.