Topic: congressional intervention
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Court Blocks Research Funding Cuts, Upholds Congress
A federal court has blocked a policy that would have imposed a uniform, severe cap on indirect cost reimbursements for federally funded university research, preserving a critical funding mechanism. The proposed cuts, which ignored regional cost variations, were challenged by a coalition of states...
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Trump's Plan to Politicize and Dismantle NSF: Whistleblower Warning
Nearly 150 NSF employees allege systematic efforts to undermine the agency’s independence, citing budget cuts, political interference, and a hostile work environment under the current administration. Employees reported a shadow review process where unqualified appointees override merit-based deci...
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Trump Pledges 2028 Moon Landing, Lunar Base by 2030
The directive accelerates crewed lunar exploration, aiming to land humans on the Moon by 2028 and establish a permanent base by 2030, while emphasizing commercial partnerships. It deprioritizes a near-term crewed Mars mission in favor of achievable lunar milestones to solidify U.S. leadership in ...
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