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Trump Axes NSF Board, Sparks Science Funding Concerns

4/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump terminated the entire National Science Board, which runs the $9 billion National Science Foundation.
Only about one-third of the members, according to board member Keivan Stassun, received termination emails.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) called the move a “stupid” attack that harms science and innovation.
After blocking a proposed 55 percent NSF budget cut last year, the board now faces reductions in President Donald Trump’s FY2027 budget proposal.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump terminated the entire National Science Board, which runs the $9 billion National Science Foundation.
Only about one-third of the members, according to board member Keivan Stassun, received termination emails.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) called the move a “stupid” attack that harms science and innovation.
After blocking a proposed 55 percent NSF budget cut last year, the board now faces reductions in President Donald Trump’s FY2027 budget proposal.