National Science Board eviscerated; Trump admin fires all 22 members
Summary
All 22 members of the National Science Board were fired by the Trump administration with no public explanation, prompting concerns about the future of U.S. scientific leadership and policy. The board, which advises NSF and reports to Congress on scientific and engineering issues, had been expected to release a report on U.S. competition with China. The article frames this as part of broader budget cuts and political interference affecting science.