Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research
The Trump administration has dismissed the entire National Science Board, raising concerns about the future of independent scientific research funding. This decision follows a broader trend of undermining scientific advisory bodies within the government. Critics fear that the board's independence may be compromised, leading to a focus on politically favorable research areas.
- ▪The National Science Board was terminated effective immediately by the White House, affecting all 22 members.
- ▪This move is seen as part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to cut funding and influence scientific research.
- ▪Experts express confusion over the legal justification provided by the White House for the board's dismissal.
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- ▪ Trump administration fires entire National Science Board — All News
- ▪ Trump administration fires entire National Science Board — Japan Times
- ▪ Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation — Cbsnews
- ▪ Trump administration fires all members of US National Science Board — Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- ▪ Trump administration fires entire National Science Board — The Hindu
- ▪ Trump fires independent board overseeing National Science Foundation — The Guardian — World
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NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Science Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research April 28, 20266:32 PM ET By Scott Neuman , Katia Riddle The headquarters of the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Va. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP The White House abruptly dismissed the entire board overseeing the National Science Foundation, informing each of its 22 seated members in a terse email on Friday that they had been "terminated, effective immediately." The move follows a Trump administration push for deep cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that a tradition of independent decisions for allocating federal…
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