The National Science Board, responsible for advising the National Science Foundation, has been completely dismissed by the Trump administration.
This board is integral to the allocation of funding for scientific research, raising concerns about the future of science policy under the current administration.
The decision, confirmed by sources, was made recently and has sparked discussions regarding its implications for research funding.
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Update at 20:59 UTC on 2026-04-27
AP News reported Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation AP News.
Sources: AP News