Lawyers representing 22 states and a coalition of research organizations were in federal court Friday trying to retain science funding the Trump administration wants to cut.
States and biomedical research institutions are challenging funding cuts in federal court, opposing the Trump administration's cap on NIH overhead costs at 15%. Plaintiffs argue the cap is illegal and harmful, while the administration claims it allows reallocating funds. The NSF faces staff layoffs and budget cuts, impacting research and oversight.
