Appointments and Executive Changes
Massive Shakeup: Trump Appointees Lay Off 2,000 USAID Workers and Suspend Global Staff
Recently, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) informed its employees about significant layoffs. An email from Trump administration appointees ... Read more
Major Change at MSNBC: Joy Reid’s Show Canceled – What It Means for Viewers
Joy Reid’s evening show on MSNBC, “The ReidOut,” is being canceled as part of a major programming shift by the ... Read more
Supreme Court Delays Trump’s Attempt to Dismiss Key Government Watchdog: What This Means for Accountability
The Supreme Court recently decided that former President Trump can’t currently remove a government lawyer responsible for overseeing whistleblowers. This ... Read more
Trump Proposes Returning DOGE Savings to Taxpayers: What It Means for Your Wallet
President Trump recently discussed the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its plans to potentially give back money to ... Read more
Why American Science is Facing Unprecedented Challenges: A Deep Dive into the Crisis
I’ve been a scientist for over 50 years, working in both academia and the government, including a time as director ... Read more
Linda McMahon’s Crucial Confirmation Hearing: What It Means for the Future of Education
Linda McMahon, a well-known figure in sports entertainment and a supporter of President Trump, is set to appear before lawmakers ... Read more
EPA Restructures Leadership: How Changes Affect Science, Enforcement, and Career Employees
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making some significant changes. They plan to replace long-time career scientists and staff with ... Read more
RFK Jr. Stands Firm on Vaccine Views as Trump’s Health Secretary Nominee at Intense Hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently faced tough questions during his confirmation hearing for health secretary. His history of anti-vaccine comments ... Read more
Unpacking RFK Jr.’s Health Claims: Essential Fact-Checks from Day 2 of His Confirmation Hearings
Day 2 of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearings for Health Secretary started with intense debates about vaccines, chronic illnesses, ... Read more
Unpacking Trump’s Surprising Choice: Why Science Advisor Michael Kratsios, a Non-Scientist, May Hold the Key to a New Era in Science Policy
Recently, President Trump nominated Michael Kratsios to be his science adviser. Kratsios was part of the first Trump administration but ... Read more
