Can America retain its research supremacy amid Trump’s aggressive funding cuts? – The Times of India
Since Donald Trump took office as the 47th President of the United States, his administration has pursued aggressive budget cuts across multiple sectors, triggering widespread disruption. Education, research, and healthcare have been among the hardest hit, with policies targeting federal funding, diversity programs, and global aid initiatives. These moves have raised concerns that the US could lose its position as a global research powerhouse.Federal Budget Cuts: Education and Research Under AttackOn January 27, a memo from the Office of Management and Budget ordered federal agencies to pause funding allocations to align with Trump’s policy goals—particularly eliminating “wokeness” and prioritizing domestic spending. By February 7, the administration attempted to cut National Institutes of...