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Trump administration fires National Science Board members
The board oversees the $9 billion National Science Foundation and advises the president, while lawmakers said members got termination emails with no explanation.
- The Donald Trump administration terminated several members of the National Science Board.
- Members were notified via a message from the White House stating their positions ended immediately.
- One member, Marvi Matos Rodriguez, said she learned of her dismissal while actively working on board duties.
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Trump Axes Entire National Science Board; Democrats Slam 'Stupid' Decision
President Donald Trump has abruptly dismissed all scientists serving on the National Science Board. The sudden termination removes the independent oversight body responsible for guiding the National Science Foundation and its substantial federal budget. Members received unexpected notifications from the Presidential Personnel Office on 24 April. Politicians and researchers quickly pushed back against the sudden change, leaving many worried about…
National Science Board members told by Trump administration they were terminated: Report
The Trump administration on Friday told several scientists on the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) board that they were terminated from their roles, The Washington Post reported. The White House Presidential Personnel Office’s message to members of the National Science Board thanked them for their service, according to screenshots shared with the outlet. “On behalf of…
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