Trump’s crackdown on federal science funding has led the NIH to terminate over 2,100 research grants worth $12B, impacting early-stage drug development. In a June 9 letter, 92 NIH scientists warned the cuts could shut labs, drain biotech talent, and shift jobs overseas. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and lawmakers were also addressed. WH spokesman Kush Desai said the goal is restoring a “Gold Standard” in science, not supporting “ideological activism.” Newsweek contacted officials for comment.
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