Lets me help you since you seem confused, i put the parts you should pay close attention to
> > The request PROPOSES $4 billion for NSF, a 54% cut from the fiscal year 2026 enacted level. The amount echoes last year’s proposal of $3.9 billion, which Congress soundly rejected, FUNDING THE AGENCY at $8.75 billion.
The current FUNDING is $8.75b, not the $4b he PROPOSED. Here's the wikipedia. Hope this helps.
> > The request PROPOSES $4 billion for NSF, a 54% cut from the fiscal year 2026 enacted level. The amount echoes last year’s proposal of $3.9 billion, which Congress soundly rejected, FUNDING THE AGENCY at $8.75 billion.
The current FUNDING is $8.75b, not the $4b he PROPOSED. Here's the wikipedia. Hope this helps.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Science_Foundation