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Trump Administration Fires Entire National Science Board

The Trump administration has dismissed all members of the National Science Board, drawing criticism from scientists who view the move as an attack on research. This decision sparked concerns about the future of scientific oversight.

28 Apr, 06:56 — 29 Apr, 10:00
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NYTMostly Factual102d ago

New Disney Boss Is Tested by Trump and His Administration

Josh D’Amaro, who took the helm in February, will have to lead Disney through surprising new scrutiny from the president.

By Brooks Barnes and John Koblin

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FTVery High102d ago

It’s never a good idea to sack the entire National Science Board

Donald Trump is spurning the research that makes progress possible

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The GuardianMostly Factual102d ago

We detected Aids through a federal early warning system. Trump has decimated it | Robert B. Shpiner

On Friday, the presidential personnel office sent termination notices to members of the National Science Board. This will undermine our public health efforts In June 1981, I was a young pulmonary fellow at one of the three Los Angeles hospitals where the first five cases of an unusual pneumonia in previously healthy young men were being identified. I read about them, as my colleagues did, in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) – the small, dense bulletin the Centers for Disease ...

By Robert B Shpiner

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NPRHigh102d ago

Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research

The move follows an administration push for cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that it could jeopardize a tradition of independent decisions about federal science grants.

By Scott Neuman

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual103d ago

Trump administration fires all members of US’ National Science Board

Democrats blast latest move by the administration to radically restructure the federal government.

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The IndependentMostly Factual102d ago

Supreme Court to weigh Trump administration push to end protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants

The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for migrants fleeing war and natural disaster

By Lindsay Whitehurst

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ndtvMostly Factual102d ago

US Mandates 'Enhanced' Security Checks For Immigration Applicants

President Donald Trump's administration has mandated what it calls "enhanced" security checks for immigration applicants, according to

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japan-timesMostly Factual103d ago

Trump administration fires entire National Science Board

The independent board was established in 1950 ‌to advise ‌the president and Congress on policies ​about science and engineering.

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naked-capitalismMixed103d ago

US Military Strategy Document Misleads. Deliberately?

To what degree is the Trump Administration implementing its much-ballyhooed US National Defense Strategy?

By Yves Smith

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myjoyonlineMixed102d ago

Why Ghana turned down a $109 million health aid from the Trump administration

Fresh details are beginning to emerge about why Ghana took the bold step to reject a $109 million health aid package from the Trump administration, shedding light on concerns over sovereignty, data protection, legal control and the long-term implications of the proposed deal. At the centre of the issue is the “America First Global Health Strategy,” an initiative introduced under US President Donald Trump. The policy is designed to encourage lower-income countries to take greater responsibi...

By Caleb Ahinakwah

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