Breaking news: Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut N.I.H. grants for disfavored research

The grants were to explore D.E.I. initiatives, "gender ideology" and vaccine hesitancy, the government said.

View in browser Aug. 21, 2025, 6:05 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Michael A. McCoy for The New York Times Supreme Court Lets Trump Administration Cut N.I.H. Grants for Disfavored Research The ruling allows the administration to cancel more than $780 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health that the government said had been intended to explore topics like diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, "gender ideology" and vaccine hesitancy. Read more More Top Stories He asked Tiffany Trump to marry him. Then the deals started coming. → A judge ruled that the Trump loyalist Alina Habba, New Jersey's acting U.S. attorney, does not have legal authority. → Jerome Powell is on the cusp of taking a big gamble with the U.S. economy. → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018