Boston College professors pushed back on a report by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz that claims National Science Foundation (NSF) grants awarded to them promote "woke" diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives or “neo-Marxist” propaganda.

Boston College researchers express concern over the NSF's temporary grant freeze and new funding restrictions under Trump's executive order. While funding has resumed, uncertainty over DEI guidelines and potential NIH cuts raises fears about the future of research support.

Various aspects of President Donald Trump's federal budget mimic the budget requests of his Democratic predecessor.