The US Department of Commerce is pulling $4 million in federal funding from Princeton University, impacting climate research projects associated with the institution. The funding cuts are part of the Trump administration's effort to streamline the Federal Government and align with its priorities. The decision specifically affects research efforts tied to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), including Princeton's Cooperative Institute for Modeling the Earth System (CIMES). The department argues that these projects no longer align with NOAA's mission or the administration's priorities.