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What cuts to research under Trump have meant for science in 2025

By Katia Riddle,
Rob Stein, Juana Summers
Published December 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM PST

Trump administration officials say changes to federal agencies engaged in science were made in the interests of better science that benefits more Americans. Many scientists we spoke with disagree.

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Katia Riddle
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Rob Stein
Rob Stein is a correspondent and senior editor on NPR's science desk.
Juana Summers
Juana Summers is a co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, alongside Ailsa Chang, Ari Shapiro and Mary Louise Kelly. She joined All Things Considered in June 2022.
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