Senate blocks Trump’s cuts to Pell Grants and research funding: Student aid spared for now, but budget battles aren’t over

The US Senate has pushed back against the Trump administration's proposed budget cuts for education and research, safeguarding Pell Grants and increasing NIH funding. This bipartisan move reflects congressional resistance to undermining federal support for education and public research. However, concerns remain about potential executive interference and uncertain budget negotiations with the House, leaving the future of these programs precarious.