Science advocates press Democrats to restore research fundingVoters send science advocates to confront Trump’s research cutsScience lobbyists seize midterm results to demand federal spending
On November 5, science advocates said the midterm results had energized efforts to restore federal research funding, as scientists and physicians elected to Congress prepare to challenge Trump administration policies.On November 5, science advocates urged the incoming Democratic-led Congress to restore federal research funding and challenge Trump administration policies after midterm gains for scientists and physicians.On November 5, science-funding advocates said they would use the midterm results to press a Democratic-led Congress for restored grants and renewed action against Trump administration officials.