Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks NIH Funding Cuts Amid Lawsuit from 22 States
A federal judge restrains NIH funding cuts for research; 22 states challenge Trump administration's policy change limiting indirect cost reimbursements.
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The abrupt NIH policy shift threatens to unravel the financial foundation of research universities, casting a shadow over the future of biomedical innovation by jeopardizing essential support services.
22 states sue to block new NIH funding policy—court puts it on hold
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The drastic cuts imposed by the Trump administration threaten not only the financial stability of research institutions but also the very future of significant scientific advancements critical for public health.
22 states sue to block Trump administration cuts to NIH research funding
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The cuts to NIH funding threaten to extinguish vital research that underpins critical medical advancements, highlighting a dangerous shift that prioritizes fiscal constraints over public health.
NIH Funding Cuts Would Hobble U.S. Medical Research, Insider Says
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The sweeping funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration threaten not only the financial stability of research institutions like Emory University but also the integrity and progress of critical scientific advancements in the United States.
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The temporary halt to the Trump administration's drastic changes to NIH funding for biomedical research underscores the urgent need to protect the integrity and viability of America’s research infrastructure, which is now threatened with immediate and disastrous consequences.
Judge blocks Trump administration from cutting research funding after 22 states sue
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Nearly two dozen states sue the Trump administration to halt cuts in medical research funding
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The legal pushback against the Trump administration's drastic cuts to NIH funding highlights the critical role that medical research plays in both public health and the economy, and makes clear that undermining it for political gains is unacceptable.
Judge temporarily blocks NIH research cuts after 22 states sue
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Summary
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against President Trump's administration's cuts to NIH funding for research, following a lawsuit by 22 states. The plaintiffs claim that a new 15% cap on indirect costs will hinder medical research and jeopardize advancements in treatment. The NIH has stated the cuts aim to save $4 billion, but critics warn it will disrupt vital research efforts. The ruling grants a temporary pause, allowing time for further arguments ahead of a scheduled hearing.
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