Senate Champions Science, Rejects Deep Trump Budget Cuts

The U.S. Senate voted against President Trump's proposed budget cuts for federal science agencies, securing billions for NASA, NSF, and NOAA. The approved funding aims to support groundbreaking research in AI and space exploration, despite criticisms of fiscal oversight.

In a decisive move, the U.S. Senate has voted to bypass President Donald Trump's proposed deep budget cuts to federal science agencies, opting instead to approve billions of dollars in funding. This decision ensures substantial financial support for NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, among others.

The National Science Foundation stands to receive $8.75 billion, bolstering quantum information science, AI, and other critical research areas. Despite significant proposed cuts, NASA will maintain much of its $24.9 billion budget, ensuring continued investment in astrophysical projects and space exploration missions.

This bipartisan vote is hailed as a triumph for science advocacy, underscoring a collective commitment to continuing America's leadership in scientific and technological research. However, some, like Senator Rand Paul, have criticized the funding as excessive, pointing to a lack of clear public benefits and fiscal accountability.

(With inputs from agencies.)