House Science Minority Report Rejects “So-Called Findings” of Cruz Report on NSF Grants
Democratic leadership of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology recently issued a report titled Defending the Hidden Figures: A Rebuttal of Erroneous Attacks on Merit-Based, Fair, and Competitive STEM Grants. The report documents the unreliable and problematic claims …
Administration Releases Budget Proposal for FY26
On May 2, the Trump administration released a budget request for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) that begins on October 1, 2025. As previously and widely leaked, the document includes double-digit percent cuts across science agencies. While concerning, this is only …
Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing on Biomedical Research: A Bipartisan Call for Continued Investment
On April 30, the Senate Appropriations Committee hosted a bipartisan hearing titled “Biomedical Research: Keeping America’s Edge in Innovation,” focusing on the pivotal role of biomedical research in maintaining U.S. leadership in global scientific innovation. The session aimed to highlight …
Federal Government Reinstates International Student Visas Amid Legal Challenges and Advocacy
In a significant policy reversal, the U.S. government has reinstated thousands of visas for international students and recent graduates whose legal status had been abruptly revoked. The terminations, which impacted students across more than 180 institutions, were often based on …
Trump Administration Revives “Schedule F” Plan to Fire Thousands of Federal Workers
Since taking office in late January, the Trump administration – led by Elon Musk and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) – has repeatedly attacked government employees and reduced the federal workforce. Already, thousands of workers have left the …
Trump Administration Targets International Students
For decades, international students have been a cornerstone of U.S. higher education, bringing academic excellence, diverse perspectives, and essential tuition revenue that supports both teaching and research. But in 2025, many of these students are finding themselves targeted by the …
