Trump administration fires entire National Science Board
The Trump administration has dismissed all members of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation and advises the president on science policy. The move has raised concerns about political interference in scientific institutions. No official reason was provided for the mass termination.
- ▪The National Science Board is responsible for overseeing the National Science Foundation.
- ▪Board members are typically appointed to six-year terms and serve at the pleasure of the president.
- ▪The dismissal affects both current board members and those previously designated for future terms.
- ▪This is an unusual step, as board members are rarely removed en masse.
- ▪The National Science Foundation confirmed the terminations but did not give a rationale.
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 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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