Federal Court Enables NSF to Withhold Hundreds of Millions Despite State Challenges

In a recent ruling that underscores the growing disconnect between Washington’s elite decision-makers and America's need for scientific innovation grounded in national strength, U.S. District Judge John Cronan has allowed the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue withholding hundreds of millions in research grants from vital projects across multiple states. This decision comes despite sixteen Democrat-led states contesting the NSF’s unilateral shift in funding priorities — a move that threatens America’s storied edge in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Whose Priorities Matter More: The People or Bureaucracy? The NSF's recent changes include capping indirect costs—funds essential for supporting administrative...