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House, Senate Republicans reject deep White House cuts to NIH

House, Senate Republicans reject deep White House cuts to NIH

Facing a proposed 40 percent White House budget cut to NIH for fiscal 2026, both House and Senate Republicans are signaling a bipartisan rebuff. Key appropriators and lawmakers say they plan instead to keep NIH funding close to current levels, reflecting both political reality and the institute’s central role

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 11 June 2025

"Hegseth spars with senators over defense budget, LA in tense hearing," Defense News In a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense scrutiny from senators regarding the Pentagon's late budget request and the administration's military actions. The discussion highlighted concerns over

Republicans face hard-liner revolt as government shutdown looms

Republicans face hard-liner revolt as government shutdown looms

With 10 days until a government shutdown, House Republicans leaders are scrambling to secure support for a stopgap funding measure amid opposition from fiscal hard-liners, reports Politico. The proposed bill, which would fund the government at current levels through September, faces resistance from conservatives who want deeper spending cuts and