The White House has announced a budget proposal suggesting significant cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including a potential $5 billion reduction. Critics, including research advocates and cancer research organizations such as AACR, are preparing to oppose these proposals, fearing the detrimental impact on scientific research. While the Trump administration argues the cuts are necessary to increase military funding, many in Congress are expected to resist such drastic measures. Advocacy groups emphasize that slashing the NIH budget could exacerbate existing problems within the healthcare system.