The Pentagon is attempting to divert billions of dollars from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to bolster its budget, according to Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee. In a statement on September 3, 2026, DeLauro indicated that officials from the Trump administration recently disclosed to Congress that the Defense Department signed an interagency agreement related to this funding.
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Pentagon seeks to reallocate NIH funds for defense purposes, House Appropriations Democrat reports
The Pentagon is reportedly trying to redirect funds from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support its budget. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) stated that this information was disclosed to Congress by Trump administration officials on September 3, 2026.
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