Trump Asks OSTP Director to Revitalize U.S. Research
On March 26, President Donald Trump sent a letter to Michael Kratsios, the recently confirmed Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), challenging him to harness science and innovation to create a bright future for …
Congress Approves CR for Remainder of FY25
On March 15, President Trump signed the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 into law, keeping the government funded through the end of the fiscal year, September 30, 2025. The continuing resolution (CR) prevented an immediate shutdown, and holds …
The Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook: Challenging
The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget process is underway, raising concerns that Congress could codify many of the dramatic reductions in funding introduced during the first months of the second Trump administration. The Senate and House are currently at odds …
Trump Issues EO to Shut Down Department of Education
On March 20, President Donald Trump signed the much-anticipated executive order (EO) to dismantle the United States Department of Education (USED). Consistent with many of his previous EOs, the title of the EO suggests a worthy goal, in this case: …
NIH Updating Strategic Plans
Every five years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) updates its agency-wide strategic plan, which articulates the agency’s priorities for biomedical and behavioral research. The Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI), within the Office of the Director …
House Science Committee Democrats Seek Moratorium on Mass Firings
Last week, Democratic Leaders on the House Science Committee introduced bills that would initiate a moratorium on reductions in force (RIFs) at five federal science agencies under the committee’s jurisdiction. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) sponsored each bill, with subcommittee …
