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18,000 NASA and NOAA Layoffs Ignite Nationwide Protests

3/4/2025

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The Trump administration's drastic layoffs at NASA and NOAA, affecting nearly 18,000 workers, have sparked widespread protests and fears for the future of U.S. space and weather services. As critical research hangs in the balance, the National Science Foundation is taking steps to reinstate some employees after a recent court ruling, offering a glimmer of hope amid the turmoil.

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The Trump administration's drastic layoffs at NASA and NOAA, affecting nearly 18,000 workers, have sparked widespread protests and fears for the future of U.S. space and weather services. As critical research hangs in the balance, the National Science Foundation is taking steps to reinstate some employees after a recent court ruling, offering a glimmer of hope amid the turmoil.