The Trump administration is finding new ways to withhold federal funding for science

NPR | By Katia Riddle

Published May 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM EDT

Billions in funding were cut under President Trump were restored in 2026. Now, watchdogs say the administration is finding other ways to withhold money – and scientists are feeling the consequences.

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Katia Riddle

Katia Riddle is a correspondent at NPR covering mental health. She has reported extensively on the impact of events such as Hurricane Helene, Los Angeles wildfires and the loneliness epidemic. Prior to her current role, she covered public health including reproductive rights and homelessness. She won a 2024 Gracie Award for a series on reproductive rights.

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