Breaking: More deep NIH cuts as part of Trump budget request

If enacted, the president's proposal would leave just three of the NIH's current institutes intact

Log In    Subscribe Breaking news   New HHS document details deep NIH cuts as part of Trump budget request By Jonathan Wosen and Daniel Payne Adobe HHS has released a summary of President Donald Trump's budget request for the 2026 fiscal year that provides the most detailed look yet at how his administration hopes to reshape the NIH and other federal agencies.   If enacted, the president's proposal would leave just three of the NIH's current institutes intact, and much of the agency's funding would go to new institutes forged by combining existing ones. READ MORE Get your first 3 months for $30 Unlock access to STAT's award-winning journalism, premium data tools, and must-read, subscriber-only newsletters.  Subscribe In Case You Missed It 1   ACA reforms in the GOP's tax bill were little-noticed. That might change By John Wilkerson 2   RFK Jr. declared war on chronic disease. First comes the battle over priorities By Isabella Cueto and J. Emory Parker 3   RFK Jr. ends Covid vaccine recommendations for healthy children, pregnant people By Helen Branswell 4   HHS cancels $766 million in Moderna contracts for vaccines for flu pandemics By Helen Branswell Sign up for Morning Rounds Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day. Learn more. STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us