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According to a press release from the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Cruz is leading an investigation that alleges $2 billion in NSF funding has been misappropriated to support “woke” initiatives. He contends that these funds have fueled what he describes as left-wing ideological projects disguised as academic research. Cruz's allegations encompass a range of programs aimed at improving public health and safety, including cancer research, educational initiatives, and innovations in transportation.