JOINTrump Administration proposes significant cuts for FY26
On Friday, the Trump Administration released a partial budget request for Fiscal Year 2026, which begins on October 1.
While the President’s budget is only a request—Congress must still pass appropriations bills, which often differ significantly—it signals this Administration’s continued aggressive stance on federal spending. That makes this proposal more consequential than a typical opening bid.
As anticipated, the draft budget outlines substantial reductions in science funding, including proposed cuts of more than 50% to the National Science Foundation, NASA science programs, and other research-related agencies.