Trump administration fires National Science Board

The Trump administration has terminated all 22 members of the National Science Board via email, providing no official explanation. This board advises the President and Congress on science and engineering issues and helps steer the National Science Foundation. Members were reportedly preparing to release a report indicating the U.S. is losing scientific ground to China. Critics describe the move as a "wholesale evisceration of American leadership in science and technology." This action follows previous budget cuts and staff reductions at the NSF, raising concerns about political interference in scientific research and policy.