A US Senate report led by Senator Ted Cruz claims over $2.05 billion of NSF funding has been directed toward DEI and social justice initiatives in scientific research, highlighting $4.7 million in Yale’s grants. Cruz criticizes the politicization of research, urging Congress to restore scientific integrity. The potential funding cuts have left researchers, especially early-career faculty, uncertain about their future. Experts warn that reducing federal funding could hinder scientific breakthroughs and progress.
