Protests have erupted at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC, in response to the White House's proposed FY 2026 budget cuts, which include substantial reductions to NASA's science programs and mass layoffs. Over 100 demonstrators gathered on June 30, with additional planned protests such as the "Save NASA" event on July 20, organized by NASA workers and concerned citizens. The protests highlight widespread opposition to what has been described as "preemptive over-compliance" by NASA leadership in implementing the budget cuts ahead of Congressional approval. Concurrently, bipartisan Congressional members, including Congresswoman Valerie Foushee and Congressman Don, have expressed alarm over the proposed science funding reductions, warning that these cuts threaten U.S. leadership in space. Sixty-four House members signed a letter to NASA's acting administrator, Sean Duffy, urging a halt to any implementation of the FY 2026 funding cuts until Congress passes a spending bill. The budget dispute is expected to intensify in the coming months, with Congressional efforts to counter the White House's proposal and concerns about potential retaliatory measures this fall.