Congress is pushing back against the Trump administration's efforts to significantly reduce federal budgets, which involves mass layoffs and spending cuts. During a Senate subcommittee meeting, only a modest cut was proposed for the National Science Foundation budget, contrary to the administration's request for a $5 billion reduction. Bipartisan support emerged for science funding, although disagreements over the Federal Bureau of Investigations headquarters location could complicate the overall funding legislation. An amendment regarding the headquarters was approved, leading to changes in Republican votes and a decision to recess.
The Trump administration has sought to significantly downsize the federal government via mass layoffs and spending cuts and has canceled grants despite laws requiring agencies to spend money as directed by Congress.
A subcommittee proposed only a small cut to the National Science Foundation budget, a far cry from the $5 billion reduction requested by President Trump, with NSF receiving just over $9 billion.
The Senate appropriations committee approved an amendment related to the Federal Bureau of Investigations headquarters, with some Republicans changing their votes, leading to a recessed decision instead of a final vote.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen objected to the Trump administration's decision on the FBI headquarters' location, insisting on moving forward with the Biden-approved plan for a facility in Maryland.
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