"The Trump administration's decision to fire the entire board that oversees the National Science Foundation is another blow to American science that threatens the country's global leadership, multiple higher ed and research advocacy groups warned, as did ousted board members."
"The White House pointed to a 2021 Supreme Court decision, stating that the court's reasoning in U.S. v. Arthrex raised constitutional questions about whether non-Senate confirmed appointees can exercise the authorities that Congress gave the National Science Board."
"The Trump administration had already upended NSF, quickly moving to cancel a slew of NSF grants, including on transgender individuals' health care, vaccine hesitancy, misinformation and diversity, equity and inclusion."
"In February, NSF's chief management officer said the agency's staff was down about 35 percent from the same time last year, and the agency was planning to consolidate solicitations for grant awards."
The Trump administration's decision to dismiss the entire National Science Foundation board raises concerns about the future of American science and its global leadership. Advocacy groups and ousted board members warn that this move could destabilize the agency, which is crucial for university research funding. The White House cited a Supreme Court decision regarding the authority of non-Senate confirmed appointees as justification. The administration has previously canceled numerous NSF grants, impacting various research areas, and has reduced agency staff significantly.
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