Trump administration cuts $40M in LGBTQ health research grants, sparking public health concerns.

The Trump administration has cut nearly $40 million in federal grants for research on LGBTQ health, including studies on HIV prevention, cancer, and youth suicide. The National Institutes of Health terminated 68 grants, affecting 46 institutions. Critics say the cuts will slow scientific progress and harm public health. Health and Human Services spokesperson Andrew Nixon stated the agency is focused on "gold-standard, evidence-based science." The move has sparked concerns that it could hinder efforts to combat HIV and other health issues within marginalized communities.