Trump administration fires entire National Science Board
The Trump administration has dismissed the entire National Science Board, which consists of over 20 members. This board, established in 1950, advises on policies related to science and engineering. The terminations have raised concerns about the administration's influence over independent institutions.
- ▪The National Science Board was terminated effective April 24, 2026, without any reason given.
- ▪Board members included academics and representatives from national labs, non-profits, and the industry.
- ▪Political experts suggest the administration is attempting to replace independent voices with loyalists.
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 all members of US National Science Board — Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- ▪ Trump fires independent board overseeing National Science Foundation — The Guardian — World
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:07:41 +0530 |
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President Donald Trump’s administration has terminated the entire National Science Board of more than 20 members, two fired members of the board said on Monday (Aprl 28, 2026).The independent board was established in 1950 to guide the governance of the National Science Foundation and to advise the President and the Congress on policies about science and engineering. It included over 20 members appointed for six-year terms. U.S. Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cutsSince taking office in early 2025, Mr. Trump has put pressure on independent institutions.
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