Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick threatens to withhold Chips Act grants unless companies significantly boost their US semiconductor projects, following Taiwan's $100 billion investment announcement.
In a controversial move, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has canceled approximately $12 billion in federal grants aimed at combating infectious diseases and supporting mental health services. Lawmakers are outraged as funding cuts threaten public health initiatives across several states.
Johns Hopkins University has announced over 2,000 layoffs globally after losing $800 million in federal grants. The cuts, largely stemming from the Trump administration's funding reductions, will impact critical health programs and local economies.
In a significant ruling, a U.S. judge has halted the Trump administration's proposed cuts to federal research funding, which threatened layoffs and lab closures across the nation. This decision is a major win for institutions reliant on federal grants.
A U.S. judge has extended an order preventing the Trump administration from freezing trillions in federal funding, following a legal battle over financial assistance programs and executive orders.
The Trump administration's block on biomedical research funding has caused a crisis, halting progress on critical health projects and leading to job cuts in research institutions.
