Executive Order ‘Restoring Gold Standard Science’
The Trump Administration has issued, yet another, executive order (EO) with consequences for the federal science infrastructure: Restoring Gold Standard Science. The title proposes a noble, albeit confusing, goal as until recently the U.S. was arguably the global leader in …
The Make America Healthy Again Commission Releases Assessment of Children’s Health
On February 13, President Donald Trump published an executive order (EO), Establishing the President’s Make America Healthy (MAHA) Again Commission. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F, Kennedy chairs the Commission, which has 14 members, including Linda McMahon, Secretary of …
HHS Secretary Testifies in Series of Hill Hearings on FY26 Presidential Budget
Over the past two weeks, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before three congressional committees defending the Trump Administration’s fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget request for HHS, often referred to as the “skinny budget,” released …
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 …
National Organizations Form Committee to Develop New F and A Model
In early February, the Trump administration issued new guidance on facilities and administration (F&A) costs – also known as indirect costs – at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), setting the maximum rate at 15 percent. This change set off …
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 …
