Judge Slaps Down Trump’s NIH Cuts—For Now

DOGE (Department of Government EXTINCTION) TRACKER UPDATE

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DOGE v. Science & Research

🔴 UPDATE: March 5, 2025

The Trump administration’s latest assault on scientific progress has been stopped—at least for now. A federal judge has extended a nationwide block on DOGE’s attempt to gut National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, a move that would have kneecapped critical medical research and destabilized local economies across the country.

🚨 Key Developments:

• Judge Blocks NIH Cuts Nationwide – U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley ruled that the administration cannot proceed with slashing NIH research funding while litigation is ongoing. The lawsuit, backed by 22 state attorneys general and major research institutions, argues that the cuts violate federal law.

• Targeting Medical Research – DOGE’s plan sought to cap indirect cost reimbursements for NIH-funded institutions at 15%, down from the current 27%-28%, stripping billions from universities, hospitals, and research centers that rely on federal support to maintain facilities and conduct life-saving studies.

• Local Economies at Risk – Had the cuts gone through, research hubs like Pittsburgh—where NIH grants fuel the city's "Eds and Meds" economy—would have taken a severe hit, threatening jobs and stalling scientific advancements. The University of Pittsburgh alone receives around $700 million annually in NIH funding.

🔍 Why This Matters:

• Blocking Scientific Sabotage – This injunction stops DOGE from gutting the nation’s premier medical research funding pipeline. Without these grants, institutions would be forced to cut projects in cancer research, drug development, and public health.

• Protecting the Future of Science – Trump’s attack on NIH was never about cost-cutting; it was about stripping resources from institutions that drive innovation and provide independent research. The ruling keeps these efforts alive—for now.

🚨 The Bottom Line:

The Trump administration’s war on science just hit a legal roadblock. But make no mistake—DOGE will continue trying to dismantle America’s research infrastructure. If this funding is cut, it won’t just be labs that go dark—it’ll be the future of medical progress itself.

📌 Sources:

• Reuters: US judge bars Trump administration from cutting NIH research funding

• Axios: How NIH cuts could stall Pittsburgh's economy

• U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts: Memorandum and Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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