The Trump administration has unveiled its budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, which includes massive cuts to essential health and science programs. Key highlights of the proposal include a $5 billion reduction in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and significant cuts to department budgets, including a nearly $16 billion cut at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Critics argue that these cuts threaten vital public health initiatives and scientific research, particularly those aimed at cancer research, global health, and LGBTQ+ health programs. Lawmakers and advocacy groups have voiced strong opposition, calling on Congress to reject the proposal, which they believe would result in detrimental impacts on health care and scientific advancement.