Trump administration moves to dismiss members of the National Science Board
The Trump administration has dismissed all members of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation, sparking concerns about the agency's independence and the future of federally funded scientific research. Dismissed members and Democratic lawmakers criticized the move, while some Republicans defended it as aligning with presidential priorities. Experts warn that undermining the board could harm long-term scientific innovation and the nation's research enterprise.
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Politics Trump administration moves to dismiss members of the National Science Board April 29, 20266:51 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Katia Riddle NSB leadership dismissed Listen · 3:07 3:07 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5802921/nx-s1-9750276" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript The Trump administration has moved to dismiss the members of the National Science Board, which governs the National Science Foundation. Dismissed members say the agency's independence is threatened. Sponsor Message MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: The Trump administration continues to batter federal science agencies.
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