Trump Takes a ‘Wrecking Ball’ to Independent Scientific Advisory Board

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By By Kiley BenseApr 28, 2026, 6:03 pm109 ptsTrending
Without the impartial oversight of its board, the National Science Foundation is now “fully at the behest of the White House,” experts warn. By Kiley Bense Since the start of his second term last year, President Donald Trump has sought to weaken the federal foundations underpinning American science,…

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