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Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten NSF; Tim Cook Steps Down at Apple

4/21/2026

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the National Science Foundation faces significant budget cuts, canceling nearly 1,400 grants and threatening American science.
President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget proposal would reduce NSF funding by over 50%.
Congress passed a nearly full budget for 2026, though concerns remain about the agency’s future and tech progress.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down, becoming executive chair, as John Ternus becomes CEO in September.

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the National Science Foundation faces significant budget cuts, canceling nearly 1,400 grants and threatening American science.
President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget proposal would reduce NSF funding by over 50%.
Congress passed a nearly full budget for 2026, though concerns remain about the agency’s future and tech progress.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down, becoming executive chair, as John Ternus becomes CEO in September.