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The White House Gutted Science Funding. Now It Wants to ‘Correct’ Research.

The New York TimesTuesday, June 3, 2025 at 5:26:19 PM
The White House Gutted Science Funding. Now It Wants to ‘Correct’ Research.
The White House, after slashing budgets for scientific research, is now pushing to "correct" existing studies—raising eyebrows about political interference in science. Critics argue this could undermine trust in research, while supporters claim it’s about ensuring accuracy. Either way, it’s a messy pivot that has researchers and policymakers on edge.
Editor’s Note: Science isn’t just about facts—it’s about trust. When funding gets cut and then the government steps in to "fix" research, it smells like meddling. This could chill academic freedom or, worse, politicize findings that should be neutral. For anyone who cares about how policies—from climate change to public health—get made, this is a big deal.
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