# NSF plans to cut core science programs to fund White House initiative

The National Science Foundation is proposing cuts to its fundamental science programs to allocate funding for a White House initiative. This shift in priorities could significantly alter federal research funding and impact long-term scientific progress. The move underscores ongoing tensions between basic research and politically driven science goals.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02135-x) — 2026-07-10