The abrupt firing of the board comes at a time of climate crisis and international competition
The abrupt firing of the board comes at a time of climate crisis and international competition
National Affairs Fellow
Published
May 2, 2026 9:00AM (EDT)
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Democrats blast latest move by the administration to radically restructure the federal government.
Trump administration abruptly fires entire National Science Board, raising concerns over independence and scientific governance.
Positions ‘terminated, effective immediately’, says email to scientists sent on president’s behalf, in move labelled ‘dangerous…
As scientific institutions face unprecedented challenges under the Trump administration, the future of climate monitoring and…
The scientists serving on the National Science Board received letters from the Presidential Personnel Office Friday telling them…
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Trump fires independent board overseeing National Science Foundation
