In a highly anticipated hearing, Judge Angel Kelley at times appeared skeptical of the government’s arguments.

NIH’s plan to reduce indirect funds faced immense backlash from researchers. A federal judge ruled to extend the halt to cuts until a final decision is made.

A federal judge on Friday extended a temporary block to the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding, a move that many scientists say will endanger patients' lives and delay lifesaving advances in health care.