Supreme Court Allows Trump NIH Grant Cuts in 5-4 Decision

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Above: Tourists gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court on June 7, 2024. Image copyright: Chip Somodevilla/Staff/Getty Images

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Republican narrative

The administration's decision to cut these grants is not only a demonstration of sound fiscal policy but also a necessary exercise of executive authority. The NIH must concentrate on critical biomedical research that will genuinely enhance health outcomes, rather than wasting resources on politically motivated initiatives that deliver little to no return on investment.

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Democratic narrative

These funding cuts represent an unprecedented attack on vital medical research that will harm public health and scientific progress. The terminated grants included crucial studies on heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and HIV prevention that specifically address health disparities in minority communities. Halting these multiyear projects midstream destroys years of collected data and forces universities to lay off researchers, ultimately delaying medical breakthroughs that could save lives.

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