Trump once again sought to cut federal funding for tribal colleges and universities.

Donald Trump’s administration has proposed cutting federal funding for tribal colleges and universities for the second year in a row, according to a budget plan released last week.The fiscal year 2027 proposal includes a $1.5 trillion increase in defense spending while cutting funding for programs tied to trust and treaty obligations to tribal nations. It…

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North Carolina Supreme Court throws out decades-old education funding case, restores legislative control

The North Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a long-running legal battle over public school funding, a decision that leaves spending power with the state legislature rather than the courts.In a 4-3 decision led by Republican justices, the court set aside its 2022 ruling that allowed a trial judge to direct taxpayer funds to address…

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America’s Research Engine Stalls: NIH Funding Slowdown Slams Labs, Careers and Scientific Ambition

A midyear slowdown in funding from the National Institutes of Health, highlighted by the Association of American Medical Colleges, has affected research timelines at American universities. Fewer grants and delayed payments are forcing institutions to cut back, while early-career scientists face increasing uncertainty, raising concerns about long-term scientific progress and funding stability. Something is wrong…

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