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Trump administration fires entire National Science Board

The Japan Times·Kanishka Singh·about 1 month ago
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WASHINGTON – U.S. 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. The independent board was established in 1950 to ​guide the governance of the National Science Foundation and ‌to advise ‌the president and Congress on policies ​about science and engineering. It included over 20 members appointed for six-year terms. Since taking office in early ⁠2025, Trump has put pressure on independent institutions. Political experts say ⁠his administration is attempting to remake those bodies by installing loyalists in leadership positions and by removing independent ​and critical voices. Board members were told on Friday they were being ousted effective immediately, members Yolanda ⁠Gil and Keivan ​Stassun, said in emailed statements. "Yes, all 22 ​current members of the National Science Board were ​terminated on ‌Friday effective immediately.…

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