National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress

The move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of how the White House is asserting more control over grants.
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Published3 h ago (Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:41:42 GMT)
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AuthorAdam Sella, Christopher Flavelle and Irena Hwang