NASA could see a 5 percent budget cut next year, official says

President Donald Trump is expected to propose a 5 percent cut to NASA's budget next year, officials confirmed this week -- a decides that stands in stark contrast to the president's pushed for agency to have a more robust human exploration initiative since taking office.The news was delivered via an op-ed this week penned by Russ Vought, acting head of the Office of Management and Budget."Recognizing the importance of controlling excessive spending, President Trump directed federal agencies to i