US Supreme Court Approves Reductions in NIH Diversity Research Funding

Supreme Court Decision: The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with cutting nearly $800 million in NIH research grants linked to diversity initiatives, despite a previous federal judge's ruling against these cuts.

Legal Challenges: The decision was made with a narrow 5-4 vote, permitting the cuts to continue while legal challenges are still being addressed in lower courts.

Impact on Research Funding: The targeted diversity grants are part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to eliminate funding for various NIH projects, including critical studies on health issues like global warming and cancer.

Broader Overhaul of Scientific Funding: This move is part of a broader strategy by President Trump to reform the US scientific establishment, which includes significant funding cuts and changes to university support and staffing within federal agencies.