Trump administration fires all members of US National Science Board
The Trump administration has dismissed all 22 members of the National Science Board, which advises the National Science Foundation. This move is part of a broader effort to restructure federal agencies, raising concerns about the future direction of scientific research and education in the U.S. Democratic lawmakers have criticized the firings, suggesting they may undermine American innovation and science leadership.
- ▪All 22 members of the National Science Board have been fired by the Trump administration.
- ▪The dismissals are part of a larger effort to restructure federal agencies, including the NSF.
- ▪Democratic lawmakers have condemned the firings as harmful to science and innovation.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 17 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 4 centre.
- ▪ Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ 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 entire National Science Board — The Hindu
- ▪ Trump fires independent board overseeing National Science Foundation — The Guardian — World
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Economy|Donald TrumpTrump administration fires all members of US National Science BoardDemocrats blast latest move by the administration to radically restructure the federal government.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoThe headquarters of the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia, US, in 2025 [File: Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo]By John PowerPublished On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026United States President Donald Trump’s administration has fired all 22 members of the board that sets the policies of the government-funded national science agency, according to ex-board members and lawmakers.The dismissals at the National Science Board (NSB), the policy and advisory arm of the…
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